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Diagnosing Poor Heater Performance Complaints

If a vehicle comes in with a complaint of poor heater performance, the issue may be the auxiliary water pump.

Scan Tools & Scopes for Wheel Bearing Diagnostics

The only way to diagnose the sensor and circuit is with a scan tool or scope.

Tesla TPMS

When replacing the tires on a Tesla, you will have to service the TPMS sensors.

Why Is My Check Engine Light On?

One of the toughest components to sell as a maintenance item, or even a replacement item, is an oxygen sensor.

Wheel Bearing Analysis: What Creates Noise, Endplay?

Wheel bearings support massive amounts of a vehicle’s weight for the relatively small size of their surfaces.

Throttle-By-Wire Diagnostics

Throttle-by-wire systems proactively manage the air and fuel going into the combustion chamber.

Knock Sensor Diagnostics

The knock sensor is not the only sensor responsible for detecting engine knock.

Recognizing Brake System Failures

The main culprit of friction material separation is typically corrosion.

Drivetrain Test Drive

Premature center bearing failure could be the result of many factors. Read more on what contributes to drivetrain failures.

CV Joint Replacement Tips

Constant-velocity (CV) joints have been around since the 1980s when front-wheel drive (FWD) came into widespread use.

Hybrid Fluid Maintenance

Like conventional vehicles, hybrids still use fluids and maintenance will continue to be required.

Hyundai Stop/Start System Problems

Specific conditions with the engine, transmission and brake system all have to be met for the ISG system to function.