Choosing the Right Tools for Diesel Engine Service
Diesel engines are a popular alternative to gasoline engines because of their good fuel economy and torque. The main difference with working on diesels versus gasoline engines is that diesels have no ignition system. There are no spark plugs or ignition coils, but they do have glow plug start-up systems to help the fuel ignite when a cold engine is first cranked.
Diesel Engine Service, Tools & Equipment
Diesel engines are a popular alternative to gasoline engines because of their good fuel economy and torque. More than 55% of heavy-duty pickup trucks are now powered by diesel engines, as are 85% of Class 5 to 7 medium-duty trucks. The GM Duramax, Ford Powerstroke and Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel engines represent the bulk of
Tech Tip: Worn A/T Differential Pinion Shaft on Nissan Vehicles
Debris from a worn differential pinion mate shaft can cause slipping on acceleration, hesitation and/or stalling when cold, and abnormal noise coming from the transmission while driving.
BMW Tech Tip: Ignition Lock Spins Freely
The ignition lock cylinder on E31, E36, E38 and E39 models built prior to January 1999 was designed with an actuating tab that breaks off if forcing of the lock is attempted with the wrong key, or with some form of tool as part of a vehicle theft effort.
Diagnostic Oddities
This article is dedicated to some Ford specific issues that, after being brought to light, can save your shop thousands of dollars in wasted time and liability. There may be some other makes out there with some similar designs and quirks, but the only technical references will be for Ford vehicles. By Glen Beanard Giddy
Carley’s Corner: Which Is Better, a Diesel or a Hybrid?
I received a call the other day from someone who wanted to know if I thought they should buy a Toyota Prius hybrid or a diesel-powered VW. Which is best? I said drive both cars, then buy the one you like the best. Hybrids and diesels are getting a lot of buzz these days as
Top Five Tools
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ProSoap Offers Autocarepro:news Readers Free Hand Cleaner Sample
ProSoap hand cleaner contains 17 interactive ingredients that are biodegradable, as well as a micro-plastic scrubber that is actually softer than skin. The concentrated paste formula saves customers money, outlasting other hand cleaners 3 to 1.
Up in Vapor
Gasp! It’s the “Gas Cap Code”! Oh no, you just pulled a code P0422, evaporative purge small leak detected… Here goes the needle in the haystack syndrome. So what do you do? Recommend a new gas cap and ship it? Well you could do that, but would that be in your or your customer’s best
Tech Tip: Water Entering Fuse Box on Mercedes-Benz
The fuse box (F1) and SAM (N10-1) on 1998 E320 (202/208/210) vehicles are not waterproof, only water-resistant. A strong spray of water can cause moisture to enter these modules and possibly cause corrosion and/or poor contact.