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Z Sport, Part II: Powering Subaru Engine & Chassis Upgrades

A few months back, I highlighted a project car being built by Z Sport. The car is now back together and... More

Kia Preventive Maintenance: Chassis, Engine & Brake Repairs

More Kias on the road means more repair and maintenance opportunities for the import car specialist... More

Tech Tip: Toyota Charging Improvement at Idle

Some customers with a 1998-2003 Sienna may complain of a low battery or no-start condition after running... More

Tech Tip: Loss of Power Assist to the Chrysler Minivan

During high humidity climate conditions, some Chrysler, Dodge or Plymouth vehicles may experience a momentary... More

Tech Tip: GM's A/T is Stuck in 2nd/3rd Gear

Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions: the MIL is on; the transmission... More

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Shure Introduces Technician Customer Care Center

Shure's TC3 System (Technician Customer Care Center) integrates all of the essential workspace, storage... More

AirSept's A/C Charge Guard Keeps PAG Oil Out of Electric Compressors

AirSept's new A/C Charge Guard filter allows technicians to charge refrigerant into hybrid vehicles while... More

Robinair Rolls Out New 34988 Premium A/C RRR Machine

New level of accuracy gives the user the ability to inject dye, flush a vehicle's A/C system, save before... More

Remove Tuner Lugs/Locks on Aftermarket Wheels

The Masterkey Tuner Kit from Tunerkey.com helps you remove all tuner lugs/locks on aftermarket wheels... More

OTC Adds to Line of Heavy-Duty Service Jacks

New premium heavy-duty service jacks provide technicians with added functionality and maximum ease of... More

 
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Catalytic Converter Tech Feature: Diagnosing P0420 or P0430 DTCs

Although modern OBD II technology has simplified catalytic converter diagnostics, it's still important... More

What is Mode $06 and the other OBD II Modes?

OBD II modes are organized into nine categories, each of which is assigned a particular mode number preceded... More

Tech Feature: Boosting Profits Through Turbocharger Services

A turbo's basic purpose is to boost power, so when an otherwise healthy engine suddenly becomes anemic... More

Tech Tip: Loss of Power Assist to the Chrysler Minivan

During high humidity climate conditions, some Chrysler, Dodge or Plymouth vehicles may experience a momentary... More

Tech Feature: Engine Technology Gets a Boost

As a technician, you'll need to understand how Ford's EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection... More

Tech Feature: Curbing Catalytic Converter Thefts

Catalytic converters have been disappearing at an alarming rate. The theft of these emission control... More

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... More
Tech Feature: Getting The Most Data From Your Scan Tool

It's more than likely that many technicians use their scan tools as diagnostic trouble code (DTC) readers... More

 
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