With Tougher Requirements, 57 Vehicles Clinch 2019 IIHS Safety Awards
Nearly five dozen 2019 models meet stricter criteria to qualify for a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK+ or TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
GM Tech Tip: Black Smoke And Rough Idle On Cold Start
The driver will complain that during a cold start black smoke will come from the exhaust and the engine will have a rough idle and minimal misfires. With the introduction of direct fuel injection systems, GM has revised the cold start control system to reduce cold start emissions. Quicker catalytic converter heating helps meet the ever-changing emission requirements and improve fuel economy.
52 Technicians Honored At ASE Annual Meeting
Forty-one companies from both the OEM and aftermarket segments sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the Auto, Truck, Collision, Parts and Service categories, along with awards for automotive instructors. In addition to looking for top scores on ASE tests, award sponsors examine on-the-job excellence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees.
GM Tech Tip: Cold Start Misfires
An owner may complain of misfire or roughness during a cold start. Also, a P0300 code might be present, or there may be misfire codes limited to one or two cylinders. Looking at the misfire counter on a scan tool, you will see a high rate on typically one cylinder. The cause of the misfires might be a coolant leak that allows coolant to enter the cylinder at the point where the liner meets the deck face cast.
New Philips Classic Car Lighting Catalog Covers 72 Antique And Classic Makes
Lumileds has released its new 300-page Philips Automotive Classic Car Lighting Catalog, offering a full range of replacement lighting for domestic and import cars, SUVs, light trucks and vans from 1958-’99.
OTC Introduces Five New Tools To The Transmission Product Line
The new tools include: flywheel holding tool; shift rail seal installer; torque converter seal installer; transmission adapter plate bushing replacer; and universal transmission adapter.
Bosch Expands Braking, Engine Management, Steering Systems And Rotating Machine Product Lines
Bosch has added new parts coverage for vehicles from Ford, Lexus, BMW, Nissan and more in March and April. The new SKUs cover more than 37.7 million vehicles in operation in the U.S. and Canada for select vehicles needing replacement brakes, engine management components, steering systems, starters and alternators.
JASPER Now Offers Remanufactured GM 2.4L Ecotec OHC Engine
JASPER announces the availability of the GM 2.4L Ecotec Direct Injection and Port Injection engines. The engines are covered by a 3-Year/ 100,000-mile nationwide, transferable, parts and labor warranty.
Hearing Is Believing
I love technology and completely understand the value of this technology and the vital investment in scan tools, scopes and telematics, but I also value watching a trained maestro wave his wrench and use his God-given ears to lean in to diagnose a problem.
MAHLE Unveils MAHLE Performance Engine Parts
Plans for the 2018 MAHLE “Drive with the Original” technician promotion also were revealed, including the rendering of the grand prize - an authentic MAHLE “Restomod” 1968 Chevy Camaro built by the team at Petty’s Garage.
