Summer Time Top-Off Troubles
The next time you get a vehicle in for minor maintenance or the driver wants an inspection because they are taking a summer trip, take a look to see if they are topping off the engine oil or coolant. You might see dribbles of oil around the oil fill or coolant pooling at the top
Rein Introduces Water Pump Kit For Audi, VW Models
Engineered to avoid comebacks and provide a long service life, this kit includes an OE belt and all hardware necessary.
Understanding Five Volt Reference Signals
A 5-volt reference flows through a sensor with a resistance that varies according to changes in temp., pressure or position.
VIDEO: Code P0128 And Cooling System Leaks
The first diagnostic step is to find and fix the leak. This video is sponsored by Bar’s Leaks.
VIDEO: Cooling System Changes In Technology
The biggest change to engines is in the cooling system. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
WD-40 Company To Debut New Product At SEMA
Auto technicians attending the 2019 SEMA Show will be first to try the new WD-40 Specialist Penetrant with Flexible Straw that makes it easy to get into hard-to-reach places to penetrate tight crevices, threads and seams to break up rust and the bonds that hold stuck parts together.
MAHLE Aftermarket ‘7 Reasons’ Promotion Heats Up With Reason 3, A Chance To Win ‘Keep Your Cool … In Your Garage!’ Grand Prize Package
Reason 3 of the promotion, tied to MAHLE thermal products, is open now through Sept. 1.
Intelligent Cooling Systems
Smart thermostats and pumps are adding a new wrinkle to diagnostics.
Auxiliary Water Pump Diagnostics
A car or truck comes into your shop with a complaint of poor heater performance. The driver complains that on cold mornings the heater will blow cold during the drive to work in rush hour traffic. The car is not overheating and the air is coming from the correct ducts. Your first reaction might be to install a new thermostat and inspect the heater core for a blockage. On the test drive, the system may perform great for you. Is the customer just cold blooded?
Toyota FJ Cruiser Water Pump Replacement
Toyota’s original Land Cruiser was the company’s version of a Jeep that could go anywhere. In its time it was highly rated and collected, which led the Japanese juggernaut to bring back an updated SUV in 2007 called the FJ Cruiser. The retro-styled vehicle was again a go anywhere machine powered by a 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) used in the Tacoma. The engines are durable and considered relatively robust for the time.
