Wells Manufacturing Reports Strong Traffic to Web and YouTube Diagnostic Videos
The new video series – which already tackles more than a dozen common vehicle service topics – is also available for free viewing via the customer-focused Wells website.
Management: A Shop’s Opinion on Reman Aftermarket Automotive Parts
Remanufactured auto parts have become a major portion of today’s multi-billion dollar automotive replacement parts industry. Today, just about every type of rebuildable component from windshield wiper motors to computers to complete engines and transmissions are offered through a local warehouse, jobber or retail parts outlet.
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: Acquiring Data on Scan Tools, Part II
Technical contributor Gary Goms discuss the importance of choosing the right scan tool, using scan tool database systems, graphing data, storing data for future use, analyzing scan tool data and using bi-directional controls.
Tech Feature: Curbing Catalytic Converter Thefts
Catalytic converters have been disappearing at an alarming rate. The theft of these emission control devices is being perpetrated by sleazeballs looking for easy money. A thief can hock a pilfered converter for $25 to as much as $100 depending on the value of the precious metals inside it.
Directions: Turbocharging’s Not Just A Lot of Hot Air
In a recent study of U.S. consumers by Honeywell, more than half of those who plan to purchase a vehicle in the next two years believe fuel efficiency is more important than it was during their last vehicle purchase.
Delphi Expands its Condenser Product Lines and Enhances Mass Air Flow Sensor Technology
Condenser expansion delivers 75 percent coverage; redesigned mass air flow sensor improves performance and fuel economy.
Tech Tip: Checking Fuel Pressure
Fuel pressure can be checked by attaching a gauge to the Schrader valve fitting on the fuel injector rail, or by teeing the gauge into the fuel supply line if the fuel system lacks a test fitting.
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.
DENSO Sales California Releases New 2009 Oxygen Sensor Catalog
Along with additional coverage, the DENSO 2009 catalog offers an updated 180-page illustration guide to assist with sensor selection.