Nissan Tech Tip: Chirp Noise on 2-3 Upshift
If a 1999-2000 Quest or Altima exhibits a "chirp" noise as the automatic transmission shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear, particularly when accelerating the vehicle with only 1/8 throttle applied, the noise may be coming from the high clutch assembly during operation. This noise can be eliminated by adding two bottles (200cc each, 400cc total) of Automatic Transmission Fluid Treatment to the transmission. If the incident occurs, follow the below procedure to confirm and resolve it.
Run 10s at the Track with the Katech Performance Camaro Performance Package
Katech Performance has engineered a Chevrolet Camaro performance package (KAT-A4693) that allows owners to drive their car to the track, run 10s and drive back home.
Selling Services: Handle Muscle-Car Horsepower with Complete Suspension Upgrade Packages
In the current import market, performance-modified vehicles known as sport compacts are finding themselves equally at home at local road courses and drag strips as they are on city streets. While the most popular hot-rod imports were originally designed to squeeze the last mile out of a drop of regular gasoline, these gasoline-miserly vehicles may
Diagnostic Solutions: COP Ignition Systems
For a number of reasons, the trend of modern engine management technology is leaning toward using coil-on-plug (COP) ignition systems. One reason is that COP ignitions are very compact and are very adaptable to individual cylinder tuning. With the exception of a few designs that incorporate a driver or “module” into the COP assembly itself,
Decoding the Past
“I’d like for you to hook it up to the code machine and see what it says to replace” – anonymous customer Sound about right? It sure does. Of course, as auto repair professionals, we know better. We know that reading the code is not diagnostics, but rather that is where diagnostics might begin. We
Internal Injuries: Reasons for Piston Replacement
Though pistons can often be salvaged when rebuilding or remanufacturing an engine, sometimes they have to be replaced. The original pistons may have worn or damaged ring grooves, wrist pins or skirts, or they may have cracks. New pistons may also be necessary if the cylinders have too much taper wear and the block has
Tech Tip: 1st/Reverse Gear Difficult to Engage on Volvo Manual Transmissions
Some customers with 1999-2005 Volvo 5- or 6-speed manual transmission models may complain that it’s difficult to engage 1st and/or reverse gear, especially after the car has been sitting overnight.
Tech Tip: Maintaining Fluids in Import Vehicles
Picking the proper lubricant for your customers’ import car will depend on the application. For example, serious track racers with large ponies under the hood will want heavy-duty, high-performance racing lubricants designed specifically to stand up under the stress. For the average high-performance import car, quality products will provide good functionality and durability for almost any application.
SPAL USA’s ‘Rocket Ranger’ Pickup Sets New Land Speed Record
SPAL USA’s "Rocket Ranger," driven by Hypermax Engineering’s Max Lagod, has set a new land speed record and claimed the title of World’s Fastest Diesel Pickup Truck during the Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week, Aug. 11-17.
Tech Tip: VW’s Transmission May Be Leaking Around Pan Gasket
If the transmission appears to be leaking around the ATF pan gasket on New Golf, New Jetta, New Beetle and Cabrio models with four-speed automatic transmission, in most cases the leak is not caused by the ATF pan gasket, but by the main line pressure plug.