Detecting Hose Problems Before They Explode
The majority of hoses on a vehicle will fail from the inside out. Most failures take many heat cycles to occur.
Variable-Ratio Steering Systems
In the past five years, OEMs have introduced and experimented with variable-ratio steering systems as more and more steering systems have become electric.
Alternator Pulley Diagnostics
Don’t automatically assume an illuminated charge light problem is inside the alternator and potentially unserviceable. The problem could be the pulley and belt drive system. Neglecting to test and diagnose the pulley can lead to unnecessary replacement.
ADAS & Brake Pads
If the brake pads are replaced with friction material that is different than the original, it could cause issues with an ADAS system. Here’s what you need to know.
Air Filters and Fuel Trim Diagnostics
As engine conditions change, fuel trims will change. Here’s what you need to know to diagnose modern engine problems.
Serpentine Drive Belts Inspections
While a serpentine belt can look good to the naked eye, it’s critical to use all of your senses to determine its condition.
Identifying and Servicing Intelligent Cooling Systems
With engines increasing performance in terms of compression ratio and combustion temperatures, cooling systems needed to enter into the fuel injection age. What is replacing the conventional water pump and thermostat are electronic thermostats and electric water pumps.
Servicing Multi-Piston Brake Calipers
Brake calipers may be designed to last the life of the car but what does that mean? Is the car being driven the way it was designed? Have the related components been serviced on a timely basis?
Diagnostic Strategies for Start/Stop Systems
This function of the power management system uses several modules to decide when the engine needs to stop and start.
What’s Behind that Wheel Bearing Noise?
The classic symptom of a bad wheel bearing is typically a cyclic chirping, squealing or growling noise.
Ignition Coil Failures
There are many ways an ignition coil can fail. Here’s what you need to know.
Toyota Fuel Injection
Port fuel injection and direct fuel injection systems each have their advantages and disadvantages.
