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Diagnostics and Drivability

Diesel driveability dilemmas

Brandon Steckler

Oct. 10, 2023

A misfire is a misfire, regardless of what fuel is being utilized to power the engine.

Service Repair

Paving the road for EV maintenance and general service

Dave Macholz

Oct. 4, 2023

Safety, training, certification, and tooling will be required to prepare technicians and shops for the transition to electric vehicles and other advanced technologies.

Underhood

Developing a strong refrigerant management plan

Christina Spalding

Oct. 3, 2023

To ensure your shop is ready to capture current and expanding R-1234yf business, start by embracing the familiarity and advantages of this new-generation refrigerant.

Industry News

CRP Automotive adds Rein coolant hoses for popular Tesla models

CRP Automotive

Sept. 1, 2023

Parts supplier expands offerings with 29 first-to-market hoses for Tesla EVs

Underhood

2023 Professional Distributor Product Showcase: Underhood/Powertrain

Aug. 17, 2023

Check out some of the underhood/powertrain tools featured in Professional Distributor's 2023 Product Showcase.

Aftermarket Technology

Standard Motor Products' VVT program continues growth

July 21, 2023

There are more than 550 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) part numbers for import and domestic vehicles in the program.

Figure 1- The EGR valve acts as a vacuum leak when opened to the exhaust stream. This leads to anticipation of a rapid pressure change as seen in through the input of the MAP sensor signal. A lack in rapid change likely reveals a restriction of the EGR ports.

Diagnostics and Drivability

Harness the power of organizing captured data

Brandon Steckler

July 11, 2023

You can’t use the data used for your previous diagnostic successes if you can’t recall what you’ve named it or where you’ve stored it.

Underhood

Do you 'speak Euro?'

Chris Farley

July 11, 2023

Working with European models is like learning to speak a different language.

Diagnostics and Drivability

Out-of-control fuel delivery

Brandon Steckler

July 7, 2023

Analyzing scan data makes driveability less challenging.

Underhood

The ins and outs of Ford's Electronic Automatic Temperature Control

Roy Dennis Ripple

July 5, 2023

Today's world mandates a one-touch solution to cabin comfort.

Diagnostics and Drivability

Under-pressure diagnostics with a mobile tech

June 14, 2023

The job of a mobile diagnostic and programming technician requires making quick but accurate diagnostic decisions to be successful. Here are a few tips from within the trenches...

Figure 8- Here is the damage to the harness, visible after it was freed from the bracket.

Diagnostics and Drivability

Technician-induced diagnostic dilemmas

Chris Farley

June 13, 2023

Blindly approaching a fault is like jumping into an empty pool... you may quickly get to the bottom of it, but it’s probably going to hurt.

Diagnostics and Drivability

The four corners of GDI driveability

Brandon Steckler

June 9, 2023

With the abundance of scan tool info available, it’s easy to let driveability analysis get overwhelming. Try systematically viewing the data in arranged groups and narrow the ...

Figure 8- The valve lifter oil manifold (VLOM) is the device which manages the operation of the intake and exhaust valve lifters for specific cylinders during active fuel management mode.

Diagnostics and Drivability

Data-driven diagnostics: A road paved with analyses

Mario Rojas

May 10, 2023

Applying newly learned techniques can build credibility, increase efficiency, and enhance how we interact with our customers.