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    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Diagnosing a Toyota's power problem

    Brandon Steckler
    May 1, 2024
    A technician is struggling to find the cause of a 5.7L V8 engine's power loss on a 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Essential diagnostic tools for today's automotive technicians

    Scott Brown
    April 30, 2024
    By equipping themselves with many of these essential diagnostic tools, professionals can ensure they are prepared to tackle the challenges posed by modern vehicles.
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    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Solved: Mystery misfire on Ford Transit

    Brandon Steckler
    April 18, 2024
    With 260,000 miles on the odometer, the reasons why this 2015 Ford Transit were misfiring could seem nearly endless.
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    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Top 10 diagnostic products: Q1 2024

    Elli Carder
    April 5, 2024
    Are you in the market for new diagnostic tools and equipment? Take a look at the most viewed diagnostic tools/updates on VehicleServicePros.com from the first quarter.
    Brandon Steckler
    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Solving a misfire mystery on a high-mileage Ford Transit

    Brandon Steckler
    March 8, 2024
    With today’s GDI platforms, the curtain of air/fuel that surrounds the spark plug electrode is more crucial than ever before.
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    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Automotive security: From basic locks to advanced cybersecurity

    Scott Brown
    Feb. 27, 2024
    This evolution not only reflects the advancement in automotive technology but also the changing landscape of vehicle theft and the need to protect and maintain critical vehicle...
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    The Hybrid Analytical Road Test

    Brandon Steckler
    Feb. 9, 2024
    The key to solving any drivability issue efficiently is having a game plan and sticking to it.
    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Performance Under Pressure

    Brandon Steckler
    Feb. 9, 2024
    In this case study, a 2007 Ford Edge is experiencing a misfire under certain conditions.
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    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Top 10 diagnostic products: Q4 2023

    Emily Markham
    Jan. 4, 2024
    Looking for some new diagnostic tools and equipment for the new year? Check out the most clicked-on diagnostic tools and updates on VehicleServicePros.com from the fourth quarter...
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    Battery and Electrical

    The right place at the right time

    Brandon Steckler
    Dec. 11, 2023
    If you're not using loaded/dynamic circuit-testing, you may cause a misdiagnosis.
    Mastering Diagnostics #8: Pushing the Envelope, Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
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    Mastering Diagnostics #8: Pushing the Envelope, Choosing the Right Tool for the Job

    Jan. 19, 2024
    In this new episode of Mastering Diagnostics, Motor Age Technical Editor Brandon Steckler demonstrates how to get the most out of the diagnostic tools used in the shop. Many technicians...
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    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Integrity is everything

    Brandon Steckler
    Dec. 6, 2023
    For automotive emissions control, it takes a team. In this case, the EVAP's contributions couldn't be counted on.
    Diagnostics and Drivability

    2023 Diagnostic Process

    Dec. 5, 2023
    A guide providing information on an array of diagnostic topics in the automotive industry.
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    Hioki 3548 showing 152.99 milliohms of U-to-V phase resistances on a 2013 Toyota Prius C.
    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Old tools, new tricks

    Jack Rosebro
    Dec. 4, 2023
    With the increase of electric vehicles pending, the need for a milliohmeter may be in your shop's future.