10 Commandments Of Catalytic Converter Replacement
Paperwork, laws and warranty issues can cause headaches.
Auxiliary Water Pump Diagnostics
A car or truck comes into your shop with a complaint of poor heater performance- the issue may be the auxiliary water pump.
Curing Intermittent And Chronic Fuel Pump Failures
The fuel pump may be one of the most misdiagnosed components on a vehicle.
What Causes Direct Fuel Injectors To Clog?
In the case of a direct fuel injector where the tip is exposed to the combustion event, carbon can stick to the nozzle and cause a bad spray pattern, because carbon searches for other carbon.
Check Out The December Issue Of Underhood Service Magazine
Access the interactive and easy-to-view digital edition featuring articles on Fuel-Related Misfires, Secondary Waveforms, Understanding A Data Bus, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Subaru Stretch Belts, Diesel Oil Filtration, a host of tech tips and more!
History Of Air Power
The air spins up the exhaust turbine and increases boost on the compressor side. The tank pressurizes up to 175psi and has enough volume for two hard acceleration events.
Tech Tip: Alternator And Battery Testing Diagnostic Tips
For some vehicles, it’s normal to see as high as 16 volts for long periods at a time. For others, it’s normal to see as low as 13 volts. For some, a constant 13.6 volts is an indication of a problem.
Tech Tip: Replace A Failed Water Pump And Timing Belt At Once
Here are three main reasons why you should have a conversation with your customer to replace multiple parts simultaneously.
Tech Tip: How A Turbocharger Can Be Damaged
A turbocharger is a complex unit with precisely matched components.
Tech Tip: Fuel Delivery System ElectroStatic Charge Problems
Fuel delivery system components concentrate on the use of specific plastics and nylons to reduce conductivity.
Installing Subaru Stretch Belts
When a stretch belt exceeds wear specifications, it’s no longer able to grip the pulleys and will start slipping.
Clearing The Air About Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Reducing emissions to acceptable levels is achieved through a four-stage process.
