Monitor Water Quality When Servicing Coolant
The harder the water, the more likely the water pump is to develop a leak.
Diagnosing Intercooler Boost Trouble Code P0299
The criteria for setting the code is very basic.
Diagnosing Misfires
What if there are no codes and a misfire is intermittent? This is where it gets complicated.
Repairing Wiring Harnesses
A guide to probing and poking.
Lifter Deactivation
The area of contact between the lifters and cam lobes is the highest loaded surface inside an engine.
Diagnostic Procedures For Stop/Start Systems
Stop/start technology is more than just a switch wired to the brake pedal and starter.
Diesel Air Filter Replacement
Here are some diesel air filter replacement tips in order to keep these vehicles running as intended.
Auxiliary Cooling Pumps
An auxiliary cooling pump’s primary function is to circulate warm coolant to the heater core.
Battery Management Means Knowing How It Ages
The battery may be fully charged, but you also need to measure how low the voltages go while the engine is cranking.
Belt Service For Hybrid and Stop/Start Systems
Knowing how to “force start” a hybrid vehicle can be helpful if you are trying to diagnose a noise problem that involves the accessory belt drive system.
Adapting To Enduring Expectations
Where we once provided business and technical information in a monthly print magazine, we now have daily newsletters and on-call websites to help spread the message of quality service.
Deciphering Engine Misfire Codes
When the fuel/air mixture ignites, many factors must be met to pass a misfire monitor.
