Different types of EGR valves and offers some specific diagnostic and testing tips for troubleshooting trouble codes involving the EGR system. Ken Coleman is an ASE Master Technician at Great Falls Auto Repair in Great Falls, Montana who knows a lot about emission...
The automatic start and stop systems will be part of the way car makers are meeting the tighter emission standards for the foreseeable future. Whether you like the Start/Stop feature or not, you should get to know these systems because the automatic start and stop...
The history of emission controls like Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valves and their importance in the proper operation of the vehicles using them. Ken Coleman is an ASE Master Technician at Great Falls Auto Repair in Great Falls, Montana who knows a lot about...
The EVAP System in different Volvo models, how it works and how to diagnose the system when a Check Engine light is present. The EVAP system (EVAPorative emission system) is an emission system that prevents hydrocarbons from entering the atmosphere. Fuel vapors are...
The diagnostic approach chosen on common fault issues can drastically change the outcome. We’ll discuss several thoughts and angles, mechanical testing, oil and fuel depositing and more. As we all gather virtually for the BIMRS Group meeting this year, we should...
With the advent of On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) systems, and even tighter restrictions on emissions standards, the Evaporative Emissions System will continue to challenge repair technicians. Since hydrocarbons were first identified as Volatile Organic...
An introduction to the tools and techniques necessary to perform ADAS calibration on Toyota vehicles for radar, cameras, and sonar. Do you repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)? Many independent shops don’t, but why not? Reasons may include complexity, cost...
In 1998, the SLK got a supercharger that provided the “right now” feeling normally associated with larger engines. These and other later models should be showing up in your shop by now, so you’d better know how they work.
