Scoping Out the Pattern
Mazda 626 no-start.
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Author: Master Technician
A/C compressors: extending their service life
The A/C compressor is the heart of the A/C system. It takes a lot of abuse. One moment it is still, and the next it could be at over 5000 rpm. How can we help this soldier in our battle to stay cool?
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A/C Leak Sealer: A Controversial Last-Resort Fix
Typically, this is considered suitable only for older cars that aren’t valuable enough to warrant the cost of an expensive evaporator replacement. Our old friend John, however, gives us the rest of the story.
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Another Mystery Solved: Wheel of Fortune
The Auto Tech on Wheels tells us how he used high-tech means to justify trans removal to find the real cause of a no-start.
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What Happened to 42-Volt Systems?
The really big deal that never happened. What caused these proposed high voltage systems to fizzle out?
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Another Mystery Solved: Hocus Focus – The Little Ford That Couldn’t
This little 2002 Ford Focus with 2.0L had poor power on a hard acceleration. It just didn’t have the horsepower it should have had…
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Make Before Break – Measuring Parasitic Currents
The rule of thumb is, “Anything under 30mA is acceptable, anything over 50mA indicates an excessive draw.
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In My Humble Opinion
by Bob Freudenberger Observation and Celebration When I first got into automotive publishing...
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Red Dots Before My Eyes: Putting Your Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer to Work
After you’re done letting the dog chase the laser, how do you get your money’s worth out of the versatile tool?
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Fixing Flats
Resist the temptation to use an external plug.
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