Catalytic Converter Tech Feature: Diagnosing P0420 or P0430 DTCs
Although modern OBD II technology has simplified catalytic converter diagnostics, it’s still important to understand the basics of catalytic converter operation when dealing with a P0420 or P0430 DTC. Gary Goms explores the basics of catalytic converter chemistry and summarizes how common converter failures can be diagnosed.
Tech Feature: Boosting Performance – Nitrous, Superchargers and Turbochargers
Today’s new cars offer so much performance directly from the factory that there’s no reason anyone could need any more, right?
Tech Feature: Engine Technology Gets a Boost
As a technician, you’ll need to understand how Ford’s EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine works, since the automaker plans to incorporate it in 90% of its new vehicles over the next three years.
Tech Feature: Tips for Servicing Performance Carburetors
Carburetors have been around forever, and are still the dominant fuel mixer for most circle track, drag racing and street performance muscle cars.
MAHLE Clevite Implements New Brand Strategy for North American Aftermarket Products
Currently, MAHLE is transitioning all light vehicle engine parts categories – except engine bearings – to the MAHLE Original brand. All engine bearings as well as heavy-duty products for American applications will keep the Clevite brand.
Proper Piston Replacement
While the “Fast and the Furious” crowd may have lost interest in the sport compact market, interest in the cars hasn’t dropped off completely.
Journeying into the Restoration Market
We’ve all heard the stories and urban legends about old classic cars being found in someone’s garage or estate. Typically, the story goes, the owner just passed away and his widow had no idea what was in the barn. Sounds too good to be true, but it happens. One such story that recently grabbed headlines earlier this year was that of an old doctor who died at the tender age of 92, leaving behind his beloved but forgotten 1937 Bugatti Type 57S hidden in his garage since he parked it there in the early 1960s.
Roush Performance Unveils New Lineup of Service Parts
Roush Performance has introduced new line of service parts, which includes air and oil filters, headlamps and motor oil. The Roush service parts line is designed to fit most late model Ford cars and trucks.
Tech Feature: Spark Plug Replacement is a ‘Big Deal’ in Today’s Market
While changing spark plugs used to be “no big deal,” today’s long-life spark plugs often require more extensive disassembly and more precise installation.
Second Generation Repairs: Servicing the GM 3800 Series II Engine
The GM 3800 Series II engine, introduced in 1995, is quite a different engine from its predecessor, the Series I engine. While the stroke for the 3.8L engine remained at 3.4″ (86 mm), and the bore remained at 3.8″ (97 mm), the engine architecture changed dramatically.