Servicing Solutions: GM’s Durable Duramax Diesel
General Motors launched the Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8 engine in the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500 Series trucks with Allison automatic transmissions in 2001. The application expanded to the Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC Topkick medium-duty trucks for 2003, with 16,000-, 18,000- and 19,500-lb. gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR). According to its engineers,
A/C Service: The Heart of the Matter
The heart of the business, feel the heart beat, he has a good heart. These familiar thoughts and sayings all refer to the same thing. Whether it is a figurative or literal reference, the message is the same. There is always a central and irreplaceable part or component or, sometimes, person to all things. This
Management: Appreciate Your Customers and Your Payback will be Lasting Loyalty
With April’s National Car Care month being right around the corner, you’ve hopefully put a plan in place to tie into this national event – one that’s sure to showcase your shop as an expert in automotive service and repair, as well as contribute to the safe-running operation of your customers’ vehicles.
Mitch Schneider: Serving Up a Well-Balanced Engine Parts Order
It started with an initial visit to our shop to unscramble a couple of driveability problems on a 1995 Ford Mustang that had fallen victim to a number of the young owner’s friends; none of whom did what you and I do professionally.
Service Guide: F-Series New Model 2004
A bold new look and some subtle changes probably best describe the 2004-and-up Ford F150. To the technician, it is the subtle changes that he or she needs to be aware of. Starting with the 2004 model year, Ford launched a new body style for the F150. The new body style truck is a new
Editor’S Notebook: Appreciate Your Customers and Your Payback Will Be Lasting Loyalty
With April’s National Car Care month being right around the corner, you’ve hopefully put a plan in place to tie into this national event — one that’s sure to showcase your shop as an expert in automotive service and repair, as well as contribute to the safe-running operation of your customers’ vehicles. There are many
TDI Driveability: Carbon Plugging of the Intake System
Volkwagen has been selling diesel-powered cars in the U.S. for almost 30 years. Turbocharged versions have been available for 25. That is a lot of experience and a testament to the development of a reliable, efficient and durable powerplant. The introduction and development of the TDI (turbocharged direct injection) brought the VW diesel into the
Mitch’s World: Serving Up a Well-Balanced Parts Order
One of the most colorful threads woven through the fabric of my early life growing up in Brooklyn was going for Chinese food on special weekends with the family. No matter how ordinary a second look at the same restaurant with adult eyes might seem today, as a child these exotic destinations were always a
Perspectives: ‘Be Car Care Aware’
Any Time, Anywhere…but Especially in April!
Engine Performance
Smart Diagnostics Begin With Basic Checks and Solid Service Information