VIDEO: Why Do Diesel Engines Need EGR?
Doug Kaufman discusses diesel engines and why even modern engines need an EGR system. Sponsored by Blue Streak.
VIDEO: Internal Hose Degradation From Coolant
Andrew Markel discusses coolant hoses, and how electricity flowing through the coolant can lead to the inner hose liner breaking down and failing. Sponsored by Dayco.
EGR And Secondary Air Injection And Emissions Management
The perfect internal combustion vehicle would be able to put the exact amount of fuel and air into the combustion chamber. If the perfect combustion event were to occur, you would get nothing more than water and carbon dioxide as byproduct. There would not be any unburned fuel or oxygen. Combustion would occur at the right temperature so oxides would not combine with nitrogen and carbon to form nitric oxides (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO). This perfect car would not need a catalytic converter or any other emission-control device.
E-ZOIL Offers Degreaser Solution to Clean, Protect Equipment
Grease and grime is a hazard on equipment, but can lead to corrosion and negatively affect performance, along with creating a mess in the shop that can ultimately affect the bottom line. E-ZOIL released a new solution to an old grease problem. The manufacturer of performance-enhancing fuel additives and cleaning solutions introduced E-Z Gone, a
Bosch Announces New Battery Tester With Integrated Printer To Capture Full Test Results
Bosch has introduced the new BAT 135 battery tester with integrated printer, now available in North America. The integrated printer is designed to capture test results for customer records such as presenting the state of health and state of charge percentage of the batteries to ensure optimal efficiency and usage. Using a micro-load test to
Integrated Supply Network And Bosch Partner To Bring New Diagnostic Scan Tools To The Market
The Bosch ADS diagnostic tools debuted at ISN’s Orlando Tool Expo on June 29 and will begin shipping in July.
VIDEO: 3 Tips For A Leak-Free EGR Valve Gasket Installation
Learn how to achieve a leak-free EGR Valve Gasket with 3 simple tips! Watch Andrew Markel in this week’s Maintenance Minute as he stresses cleanliness during the replacement of the gasket. Sponsored by MAHLE.
Bolt On Technology Now Integrates With Matco Tools’ Maximus Scan Tool
Bolt On announced its integration with the Matco Maximus Tablet at the 2018 Matco Tools National Business Conference. The integration includes the new Matco Maximus 2.0A, MAXGO-A and MAXME-A Tablet Scan Tools. With the click of a button, a shop can now perform a vehicle diagnostic, have it appear in their shop management system and transfer
Epicor Names Winners In Sweepstakes For Automotive Service Providers Using Epicor Integrated Service Estimator Solution
Epicor Software Corp., a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has announced the first two winners of professional-grade Innova scan tools in its sweepstakes promotion for automotive service businesses using the Epicor Integrated Service Estimator (ISE) solution. The first-place prize winner, Darrin Gilliam of Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, Daphne,
DENSO Announces 360-Degree Photography For Electronic Cataloging
Announced recently at AAPEX in Las Vegas, DENSO will enhance its website with 360-degree views of products coming in the Spring of 2018. DENSO Products and Services Americas Inc. (DPAM) an affiliate of leading global automotive supplier DENSO Corp., announced this week at AAPEX it is adding 360-degree photography to its website, densoautoparts.com to give customers a
