An oil leak or burning smell might indicate a leak from the front engine cover. Here's the procedure for resealing front engine covers. You might have a customer that comes in complaining about an oil leak or maybe a burning smell. On the Volvo XC90 V8, the front...
We’ve previously looked in depth at the M270/274 and M276 engines. What about their replacements? What’s new about this engine plus service tips and hints. Also an introduction to the M254 engine. Replacing the M27x-series engines, the M260/264 engines have already...
Different terrain, temperatures, and road conditions affect vehicles differently. Here are some common problems found in high mileage Volvo vehicles. Like all cars, as Volvos get older and start to clock a lot of miles on the odometer, some common problems can start...
We will take a look at an Infiniti suffering from a timing problem. It has been said that time waits for no one, and that is certainly true for auto technicians. There is always a vehicle to diagnose or a repair that has to be done by the end of the day. There are...
How can an investigation go from bad to worse and solve these issues in a cost effective manner? Back Story 1 The Tucson arrived at the repair facility because the Check Engine light was illuminated, and secondhand information indicated that “The engine tended to run...
The features of the M276 six-cylinder engine, with maintenance needs and procedures Introduced to the United States in several models in the 2012 Model Year, the M276.9 6-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine was joined in Model Year 2015 by its dual-turbocharged...
Why recommending a preventative replacement of engine rubber makes sense, and how to prepare the estimate Your customer is out for a nice drive in the country, or perhaps on a trip to see Aunt Edna or Cousin Eddy. Maybe just stuck in traffic on the 405 in LA. All of a...
A look at the remanufactured engines offered, some example prices and the warranty, helping you decide what’s best for your customer What do Wall Street, the economy, government administrations and the automobile market have in common? (Don't worry, this isn't a...
