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How To Diagnose Slow or Sluggish Oxygen Sensors

When oxygen sensors are tested, manufacturers will introduce small amounts of oil to measure sensitivity.

Oxygen Sensors And Catalyst Efficiency

Newer air/fuel ratio or wide-band sensors can detect a wide range of fuel conditions.

Balancing Combustion Forces

Visual inspection is critical. Any sign of movement laterally is grounds for replacement.

Cavitation: Killer Of Water Pumps

The condition of the coolant has a direct relationship to cavitation in pumps.

Ford Power Steering Inoperative After Collision Damage Repair

Here are the case details behind a message center displaying a “STEERING LOSS STOP SAFELY” warning message.

Lessons Learned by Being Back – The Last Word

After two years, our industry finally had its homecoming.

Tool Up For Belts

Here are six tools to make your next belt replacement more productive.

FORD Explorer High-Speed Cooling Fan Motor RELAY Overheating

A damaged non-functional relay, causing the fan to never turn on may lead to engine overheating at idle.

Ignition And Coil Flashover

If you see carbon tracking or “flash over” on a spark plug, boot or coil, it is not normal.

Duramax 6.6L Turbocharger Replacement

No matter the symptoms or damaged parts, the root cause of the failure must be diagnosed and resolved.

What’s Your Two-Year Plan?

After two years, our industry finally had its homecoming.

Fuel Injector Wave Forms

Diagnosing a fuel injector circuit with a scope can help you to confirm the health of the drivers and injectors.