A few months back, I highlighted a project car being built by Z Sport. The car is now back together and... More
More Kias on the road means more repair and maintenance opportunities for the import car specialist... More
Some customers with a 1998-2003 Sienna may complain of a low battery or no-start condition after running... More
During high humidity climate conditions, some Chrysler, Dodge or Plymouth vehicles may experience a momentary... More
Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions: the MIL is on; the transmission... More
Some 2002-'05 Sedona (GQ) vehicles may exhibit a humming noise and vibration when the A/C is turned on... More
Some Toyota 4Runner owners may complain of a condition where the blower motor speed does not match the... More
First Speeds Repairs There was a time when the heating and ventilation system on most cars was simple. A thr... More
Cabin air filters prevent leaves, dirt, bugs and other debris from entering the HVAC (Heat Ventilation... More
You may get a customer complaint that the vehicle died while in Drive, then wouldn’t start. There is... More
As automotive electronics diagnostics continues to evolve, so do the tools that are need to diagnose... More
If you receive customer reports in Model 163.154/157/172/174/175 vehicles, all model years, of acid leaking... More
This TSB applies to Altima, Maxima, Quest, Murano, 350Z, Titan, Armada, Pathfinder, Xterra and Frontier models... More
This bulletin applies to 1995-1997 (FJ) Chrysler Avenger/Sebring/Talon vehicles with 2.0L naturally aspirated... More
Blue Car Syndrome is the non-technical term for a very common phenomenon. It is the experience that many... More
As a technician, you'll need to understand how Ford's EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection... More
Condition: Poor throttle response on 1.9L TDI equipped vehicle. Models affected include 1999-2003 Golf... More
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been a dependable vehicle for many vehicle owners over the years. However... More
Chicago Pneumatic's CP7735 impact wrench features 300 ft-lbs (407 Nm) of ultimate torque in reverse for... More
Looking for some new heavy duty sockets to make your job a little easier? Snap-on has expanded the number... More
Matco Tools' new Adjustable Style Hose Remover, the AHR481, quickly and easily loosens and removes hoses... More
Full coverage tool set accommodates virtually every fuel injection system applications on most major... More
Matco's new 1/4" Composite Air Ratchet, the MT1824, features 35 ft-lb max torque and 300 rpm free speed... More
Shure's TC3 System (Technician Customer Care Center) integrates all of the essential workspace, storage... More
AirSept's new A/C Charge Guard filter allows technicians to charge refrigerant into hybrid vehicles while... More
New level of accuracy gives the user the ability to inject dye, flush a vehicle's A/C system, save before... More
The Masterkey Tuner Kit from Tunerkey.com helps you remove all tuner lugs/locks on aftermarket wheels... More
New premium heavy-duty service jacks provide technicians with added functionality and maximum ease of... More
Uncle Earl's Soap, a powerful cleaning and hydrating hand soap, is now available to the automotive industry... More
The new Linen Bin corrals uniforms, shop towels and other soiled laundry within a vinyl bag liner or... More
The advanced gasket remover reduces need for scraping and grinding; and eliminates potential flange damage... More
Emergency tire inflator temporarily repairs tires safely and economically. More
Mechanix Wear product is the most-used glove in automotive racing and is extremely popular with automotive... More
Compstar LSc crankshafts are built to withstand abusive high performance LSx applications. LSc crankshafts... More
Superior Automotive's new RideEFFEX EZ Mount Complete Strut Assemblies program is a complete line of... More
The TPS kit is designed to be used on electric choke equipped Holley Carburetors and is perfect for use... More
Pro-Kit lowers the Lancer's center of gravity, reducing squat during acceleration, body roll in corners... More
The new CORSA Taurus SHO cat-back exhaust system features a dual rear-exit design with single 4-inch... More
Four generations of McCrackens have worked at McCracken Automotive in West Roxbury, MA, since it opened... More
More than 1,200 Federated guests will be in attendance for the 15th annual Federated Auto Parts 300 NASCAR... More
After spending most of his career working in the automotive field, 58-year-old Hank Stott decided to... More
If you are looking to increase your air conditioning business this spring and summer, look no further... More
On the verge of losing his business, California repair shop owner Tim Stussi enrolled in a business class... More
A 1933 Federal Service Ladder Tuck that was used by the Toledo, OH, fire department from 1933 till the... More
HUMMER Sale to Chinese Company Tengzhong Cannot be Completed More
On a day that a plane crash kills 3 Tesla employees, it was announced the company's CEO won the 2010... More
Chilton releases its 2010 Domestic Service Manuals which I have found to be an enormous wealth of automotive... More
By 2013, the high-volume Golf and Jetta models of the Volkswagen brand are expected to dominate the hybrid... More
A summary of a report on FCV Growth is available as a free download from Pike Research More
Did you know that not even half of the states signed on to honor National Automotive Service Professionals... More
One of the new safety technologies you’ll find in a growing number of European and Asian vehicles is... More
Chuck Kennedy, The Bendix Answerman, answers 10 of the most asked questions relating to brake service... More
Called the four-door sports car by Nissan, the 2004-2008 Maxima brake system is easy to service with... More
This tech tip provides part numbers and technical information for SKF double-row, angular-contact front... More
Chrysler will recall 24,177 vehicles due to a potential problem with the retaining clip that holds brake... More
In order to appreciate some of the fine points of disc brake repair, it's important to review the basic... More
Currently, there are about 1.2 million hybrid vehicles on the road. Within five years, hybrids are expected... More
A Honda CR-V driver may complain of a clunking noise from the front suspension when driving over bumps... More
Owners of some Chrysler and Dodge vehicles may complain of a creaking or squawking noise coming from... More
The first-generation Cadillac CTS was introduced in 2003 and ended production in the 2007 model year... More
A 2001 Acura MDX owner may complain of front-end noises. There are three distinct noises that may come... More
In a recent technical bulletin, SKF addresses the rough or coarse feel of some new hub units if they... More
A recent technical bulletin by SKF provides preventive maintenance recommendations for avoiding premature... More
Some 2003 Corolla and Matrix vehicles may exhibit a tapping noise from the front upper suspension area... More
Some Acura MDX drivers may complain that the dashboard is creaking. The repair for this condition involves... More
Although modern OBD II technology has simplified catalytic converter diagnostics, it's still important... More
OBD II modes are organized into nine categories, each of which is assigned a particular mode number preceded... More
A turbo's basic purpose is to boost power, so when an otherwise healthy engine suddenly becomes anemic... More
Catalytic converters have been disappearing at an alarming rate. The theft of these emission control... More
It's more than likely that many technicians use their scan tools as diagnostic trouble code (DTC) readers... More
Although ignition failures are relatively common, they're not the easiest problem to diagnose. To help... More
Some vehicles equipped with 1MZ-FE (V6) engines without VVTi may exhibit a rough idle and/or an MIL-on... More
Right now, the service opportunities lie mainly in the future as hybrids move out of warranty and into... More
You just pulled a P0420 from a vehicle indicating the catalyst system efficiency for one of the banks... More
Technical contributor Gary Goms discuss the importance of choosing the right scan tool, using scan tool... More
If you receive customer reports in the affected model vehicles of the "check engine" light being activated... More
