The Group Training Academy Enhances Offerings For Automotive Service Professionals
New additions to The Group Training Academy include courses on hybrids, anti-theft systems, European schematics as well as new classes for shop owners and managers.
Robinair Releases New Replacement Service And Tank Hoses
The 34888HD R134a machine is engineered to save time in the shop with fully automatic operation and a removable tank for larger A/C systems typically found in buses.
TPMS Service: 2011 Toyota RAV4
TPMS relearns for the 2011 Toyota RAV4 are fairly straightforward and simple. The RAV4 doesn’t have a reset button underneath the dash or within the glove box, meaning technicians don’t have to worry about getting a TPMS relearn malfunction due to the vehicle’s ECU closed loop. This also means that in order to successfully service the RAV4’s TPMS, a shop needs a dedicated TPMS scan tool.
MAHLE Service Solutions Releases Next Generation Of ArcticPRO A/C Handling Systems For R134a And R1234yf Refrigerants
The next generation of ArcticPRO A/C refrigerant handling systems from MAHLE Service Solutions are now available for sale. The six newly designed machines were introduced to the industry at AAPEX 2018.
Nissan Tech Tip: Permanent DTC (P-DTC) Information
Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as “Permanent DTC or P-DTC.” If a vehicle is equipped with P-DTCs, all emission-related DTCs will also set a P-DTC if the MIL is turned on.
Ford TPMS Service
Ford embraced tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) as early as the 2002 model year on the Explorer and Windstar. These systems can be either direct or indirect. From 2006-’09, Ford used banded sensors mounted in the center of the rim. In 2010, Ford reverted to valve stem-mounted sensors. All the systems are straightforward and common service procedures apply to most models.
Snap-on Battery Service Tools Equip Technicians For Winter Car Care
While preventive maintenance is important year-round, winter weather can be especially challenging for a vehicle’s electrical system. Battery life can weaken in the cold, leading to alternator problems and other starting issues.
Delphi Technologies Expands GDi Service Program In North America
Delphi Technologies, a Tier 1 supplier of GDi systems to global OEMs, this week announced the launch of the Hartridge Excalibur GDi Master.
Alliance Service Center Advisory Council Members Meet In Detroit
Tenneco hosted the Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper 2018 Fall Service Center Advisory Council (SCAC) meeting Oct. 8-11 in Dearborn, Michigan. In attendance were 10 Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper SCAC members from the United States and Canada, along with key Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance headquarters staff and shareholder personnel. This three-day collaborative
MAHLE Service Solutions Will Host AAPEX Meet And Greet Events With Eric ‘TheCarGuy’ And Charles, The ‘Humble Mechanic’
MAHLE Service Solutions recently announced Eric “The Car Guy” Cook and Charles “Humble Mechanic” Sanville as brand ambassadors to represent the division’s shop equipment to the automotive aftermarket.
