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GM Debuts Wireless Battery Management System

This technology was developed in collaboration with Analog Devices Inc.

Top 10 Things You Need To Know About GM Stop/Start Systems

It is essential to understand what is different on these vehicles and how it might change your diagnostic approach.

GM Transmission Tech Tip: Low Line Pressure

After installing service pump cover, a transmission may have low line pressure.

Major Multi-Carline Software Release Available From Autologic

New software releases are available for DrivePro ES and DrivePro Users.

GM Engine Noises During Cold Start, Warm Engine Operation

The new Small Block Generation 5 engine family incorporates a new fuel system technology known as direct injection (DI).

MPA Earns GM Supplier Award

This award recognizes MPA for its outstanding shipping performance to General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales.

Elgin Industries Earns Top Supplier Recognition From GM

Platinum status is awarded for maintaining 100-percent on-time delivery over the course of a year.

GM Tech Tip: Power Steering Fluid Leak At Reservoir Or Reservoir Connection

When diagnosing power steering fluid leak conditions, the technician may find a heat-damaged fluid reservoir. When a power steering reservoir or reservoir seal is damaged, it’s important to make sure that potential associated issues are addressed.

GM Tech Tip: Lin Bus Diagnostics

As more smart motors, switches and sensors are being used, there are more Local Interconnect Network (LIN) buses on vehicles.

GM Tech Tip: Service ABS / TCS / Power Steering, Suspension Message

Monitor the voltage on the communication enable circuit 5986 at any of the modules affected.

Mobil 1 Named Official Motor Oil Of Chevrolet Performance Crate Engines

This is the first time that Chevrolet Performance has endorsed, recommended and offered a line of race-proven full synthetic motor oils with any crate engine purchase.

GM Tech Tip: Black Smoke And Rough Idle On Cold Start

The driver will complain that during a cold start black smoke will come from the exhaust and the engine will have a rough idle and minimal misfires. With the introduction of direct fuel injection systems, GM has revised the cold start control system to reduce cold start emissions. Quicker catalytic converter heating helps meet the ever-changing emission requirements and improve fuel economy.