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EGR System Trouble Code Fixes

Testing EGR System Trouble Codes P047A and P047B on Volkswagens with the Tier2 BIN5 TDI 2.0L CBEA Diesel EGR System.

Induction Cleaning Service For Direct-Injection Vehicles

You may have seen it before: misfire codes, stumbling and suspicious fuel trim numbers. On a scan tool, the engine may show a loss in volumetric efficiency. The driver may complain about a loss of power, poor fuel economy, hard starts and a rough idle. But this is not a 12-year-old engine; it is only

Getting the Complete Picture on Converter Efficiency

Engine ­management ­systems ­compensate for changes in engine speed, loads and temperatures by adjusting the amount of fuel injected, spark ­advance/retard and even when the intake and ­exhaust valves open. These adjustments can only do so much. Tailpipe emissions are cut further by exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and ­secondary air injection systems. The last line

Making Money with Mode $06

Nothing is more frustrating than “fixing” a customer’s vehicle and then have it come back a few days or weeks later with the check engine light on and the same fault code or a new fault code. You look bad, lose your customer’s confidence in your ability to fix their vehicle, and in states that

Mode 06 diagnostics
20 Years of OBDII Connection

In 1994, select Toyota, GM and Ford models were sold with OBDII emission systems. To the amazement of many technicians, all of these models came with the same ­diagnostic connector called the data link connector or DLC. In 1995, 40 percent of vehicles sold had a common DLC. By the 1996 model year, all vehicles

OBDII connector
Fuel System FAQ

How do I test the wiring for the fuel pump on a vehicle? What are the symptoms of a clogged fuel filter? What are the signs of E85 contamination? What should I do when I install the new pump and it doesn’t work? Get the answers to these questions and more in this Fuel System FAQ.

JASPER Offers Remanufactured Ford 6F50 And 6F55 Transmissions

Jasper Engines & Transmissions, a leader in remanufactured products, announces the availability of its remanufactured Ford 6F50 and 6F55 transmissions. These FWD and AWD electronically controlled 6-speed transmissions are available on exchange for select 2007-2009 vehicles.

Jump-N-Carry JNCAIR 1700 Peak Amp Jump Starter with Air Compressor

Clore Automotive presents the JNCAIR, a 1700 peak amp jump starter, from Jump-N-Carry. This unit features Jump-N-Carry performance, plus the convenience of an integrated, industrial-grade air delivery system.

Milwaukee Metal Cutting Solutions Expand With 45-Degree Offset Snips

An exclusive, patent-pending spring and lock mechanism allows the user to open and close the snips with one hand, while thumb and forefinger slots allow the user to push through sheet metal with ease. Durable rubber grips add comfort and help protect the tool.

Delphi Product & Service Solutions Announces 28 New Fuel Modules And Pumps Covering 4.4 Million Vehicles

Delphi Product & Service Solutions has introduced 28 new fuel modules and pumps to its fuel management portfolio covering more than 4.4 million popular vehicles built from 1990 to 2013, including Jeep, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Chrysler, Volvo, Nissan, Ford and Honda applications.

Engagement, Ownership Boost Employee Pride And Performance

The degree to which your employees can impact your bottom line hinges on their level of engagement and sense of ownership in the shop’s success. When engagement is high, performance follows, as does key business-building factors like service excellence and outstanding customer service.

New Enhancements To Federated Car Care Program

Recent additions to the Federated Car Care program include the MechanicNet expert automotive marketing program, allowing individual car care centers to create marketing plans specific to their own business, and the BusinessVoice on-hold marketing program that helps shops increase customer share by updating callers on services and driving them to take the next step in the buying process.