Diagnostic Solutions: Extended Oil Change Intervals
Extended oil change intervals are a mixed blessing. On the upside, extended oil change intervals are conserving precious oil and reducing carbon emissions. On the downside, many vehicle owners are forgetting to check their engine’s oil level between oil changes. The most common result is an engine ruined by excess accumulations of varnish and sludge due to using motor oils that are not approved by the engine manufacturer.
Diagnosing Rough Idle On Chrysler 2003 Town & Country
According to the owner, the 3.8L Town & Country had been driven for quite awhile with an illuminated Check Engine light and a rough idle condition. As the vehicle was driven, the idle condition worsened until the engine wouldn’t idle in gear unless the driver applied the throttle. Of course, the vehicle owner had assumed that the rough idle complaint was caused by only one component failure and would therefore be relatively simple to repair.
New DENSO Trilingual A/C Compressor And Components Catalog Now Available
DENSO Products and Services Americas has released its 398-page catalog that covers automotive, light truck and van applications for A/C system elements such as compressors, condensers, drier accumulators, expansion devices and evaporators.
A/C Update: Compressor Inspection May Lead To Worn Clutch Problem
When a customer comes in complaining that their vehicle’s A/C system is working improperly, the problem can stem from a number of things. And the best way to begin any A/C repair is with a thorough inspection of the components. After checking components like the belts, the hoses and the related connections, the next step is a visual inspection of the A/C compressor.
Making The RRRight Decision: Buying A New Refrigerant Recovery Machine
Buying a new refrigerant Recovery/Recycle/Recharge machine can be a bit overwhelming. The item is expensive and complicated, and there are a lot of choices out there. Each manufacturer has a compelling story to tell about why its machine is the only logical choice. Hopefully the following article will help you make a good decision for your particular needs.
BMW Feature: Understanding Variable-Capacity A/C Compressors
Diagnostic Specialist Sergio Fernandez discusses the ins and outs of the swash-plate compressor and how its variable cylinder displacement allows for the most efficient HVAC operation and boosts fuel economy.
Tech Tip: Don’t ‘Blow By’ PCV Inspections
Most emission control parts, like the PCV valve, require little if any scheduled maintenance, but replacement may be necessary if the Check Engine light is on, the vehicle has failed an emissions test or is experiencing a driveability problem. Other emission control components include the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve, the evaporative emission control system (EVAP) vapor canister and purge valves, the catalytic converter, oxygen sensors and all of the engine’s other engine management sensors.
Fuel For Thought: A Study On The Causes Of Foul Fuel
In this study on the causes for foul fuel finding its way into your customer’s vehicle tank, we find that there are normally three reasons – refinery mistakes, poor
Delphi Product & Service Solutions To Lead Two Technician Focused Heating & Cooling Training Seminars At MACS 2013 Show
Delphi Product & Service Solutions (DPSS) will lead two technician-focused training seminars at the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) 2013 Training Event & Trade Show on Feb. 7, 2013 from 8:15 – 11:30 a.m., and again in afternoon sessions starting at 1 p.m.
Cavalry Air Launches Into The Aftermarket; Offers Complete Line Of Temperature Control Products
Attendees of the 2013 Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) annual trade show, being held Feb. 7-9 in Orlando, Fla., will see a new name on the scene this year. New temperature control products supplier Cavalry Air will introduce itself to the industry at the MACS event later this month.
AVI Live Training: Toyota EVAP Livestream With Bob Pattengale
Bob Pattengale, from Robert Bosch, LLC, will be covering Toyota EVAP Diagnostics. This system started appearing in 2005 and is now the primary system used on Toyotas. The live online training program is February 13th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST. The training program is FREE (free AVI OnDemand account required).
Diagnostic Dilemmas: Multiple Failure Diagnostics On High Mileage Engines
Gary Goms explains that in tough economic times, a driver has no way of knowing how many maintenance-based and component-based failures will accumulate before he or she can afford to have a technician investigate the problem once a Check Engine light comes on.