VIDEO: Extending Fuel Pump Life
Andrew Markel discusses cleaning the fuel tank and how it can improve the life of the fuel pump. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
BMW Extended Warranty On S63 Direct Injection High-Pressure Fuel Pumps
BMW has extended the warranty on the high-pressure fuel pump for the 2012 X5 M and X6 M models with the S63 engine. The warranty covers the pump for 10 years or 120,000 miles. BMW is not recalling the pump and no reason was given for the extension of the warranty.
Inspecting Fuel Tanks For Filter Clogs
Any number of things may cause a fuel filter to plug up. One is a rusty fuel tank. Steel fuel tanks are coated inside with a special “tern” plating to resist corrosion. Over time, the protective plating can wear away and expose the steel, making it vulnerable to corrosion. Water in the fuel accelerates the process.
VIDEO: Saddle Style Fuel Tanks And Transfer Pumps
Andrew Markel explains the inner workings of saddle style fuel tanks and how the transfer pump keeps the primary pump ready to deliver fuel to the system. Sponsored by Bosch Automotive Service Solutions.
VIDEO: Stop-Start System Service Opportunities
Andrew Markel discusses service opportunities for vehicle stop-start systems and how several modules are involved in the activation of the feature. Sponsored by Bosch Automotive Service Solutions.
Direct Injection Diagnostics: Taking Pressure Readings
Direct injection is becoming standard on more and more late-model vehicles. These systems can be a diagnostic challenge, but with the right foundation, problems can be solved profitably.
VIDEO: Diagnosing and Servicing GDI Fuel Injectors
Adam Redling shows us the proper way to service fuel injectors in a high-pressure GDI system, including bleeding residual pressure and using an attenuator to prevent damage to the scope. Sponsored by Bosch Automotive Service Solutions.
Diagnosing Pulse-Width Modulated PWM Fuel Pumps
Just this summer, I experienced a situation in which the fuel pump had been replaced four different times on a single vehicle with no result because the various repair shops attempting to repair the vehicle didn’t understand how to diagnose a pulse-modulated fuel delivery system. Here are five things you should know about diagnosing them.
VIDEO: Fuel Filters And Current
Andrew Markel shows how a restrictive filter can cause a fuel pump to work too hard and fail sooner. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Oil And Direct Fuel Injection
The oil in the crankcase of a direct fuel injected engine can make a huge difference in the health of the engine. The right oil can reduce carbon deposits on the intake valves and keep the engine healthy.
Hyundai Sonata Fuel System Diagnostics
There is no doubt that the Hyundai line has come a long way in the last 10 years, and they are certainly gaining in popularity – the result of a good product being offered at a competitive price point. We work on a lot of Hyundais and we have many customers who commute 80 to 100 miles a day getting to work.
VIDEO: Fuel Pump Replacement On GDI Engines
Andrew Markel offers several tips to make a GDI fuel pump replacement job easier and safer. Sponsored by Robert Bosch.
