Friction 2019
How and why Mercedes-Benz brake lining recipes have evolved, and why you should install only the genuine article.
Stress-Free CAN Diagnosis
Make sure you have a clear overall picture of what’s actually happening using function diagrams and flow charts, then zero-in with a process of elimination and XENTRY.
StarTuned June 2019
In this issue: Energy Management • Sensotronic Service • Cooling System Work • Pre-/Post-Scan Calibration
Volvo TechTips Spring 2019
In this issue: Automatic Transmissions Through the Years • More Volvo Brakes • Volvo Suspension, Part 2 • T6 Timing Belt Replacement
The Comeback Code
What do you do when the code keeps coming back and just won’t die? Let’s look at some common mistakes and how to get those codes to go away for good.
T6 Timing Belt Replacement
Timing belt replacement can sometimes be a daunting job, but with the right tools and help from Volvo VIDA this job can be made a lot less stressful.
Squeaking Noise from Subframe Bushings/Reinforcement Plate
No: TJ 17644Func Group: 2182Func Desc.: Rubber cushionPartner: 3 US 7510 Volvo CarsNorth AmericaIssue Date: July, 15, 2013 TypeEngEng DescSalesBodyGearSteerModel YearPlantChassis RangeStruc Week...
Volvo Suspension, Part 2
Buzz, rattle, ping, squeak, snap, crackle, pop! Customers come into your shop every day making sound effects to try to imitate and explain the noise that their Volvo is currently making.
2009 VW Tiguan Leaks and Heating Woes
2.0L TFSI Automatic Transmission AWD
More Volvo Brakes
We all know that Volvo’s mantra has always been safety; that’s why Volvo has always been on the cutting edge of brake system technology, even in the early years.
Nissan TechNews March 2019
In this issue: Keep the Fuel Flowing; Nissan Sectioning Repair Tips; Starting with the Starter; Fluid Advancements
StarTuned March 2019
In this issue: TPMS; No-Crank?; ISPPI; Wheel Bearings & Seals; CCC: Timely, Convenient & Top-Quality
Independent Service Provider Parts Information – ISPPI
The new Daimler AG EPCnet system, ISPPI, contains the exact same parts information available to Mercedes-Benz dealers worldwide.
Nissan LEAF Collision Repair Training from I-CAR®
I-CAR® Nissan LEAF® Technologies & Repair Considerations class covers sectioning structural components, ultra high strength steel, ADAS and…
Certified Collision Centers Offer Top-Quality Collision Repair
This program was developed with one goal in mind: to provide valued customers with a seamless and satisfying after-collision repair experience.
Fluid Advancements: R-1234yf and Dynamic Oil Change Intervals
R-1234yf and Dynamic Oil Change Intervals
Late-Model Mercedes-Benz Cars Are Hybrids of Steels and Aluminum
Steel’s century of dominance in motor vehicles is now joined by aluminum’s surging use to save energy.
Volvo Automatic Transmissions Through the Years
The Volvo automatic transmission has evolved through the years to provide a much smoother shift, a longer life, and a better ride.
Starting with the Starter
Step one; start the engine and allow to idle… it won’t start? Now it’s time to start with step zero — the starter. It now requires more advanced diagnostics and a few cool new tricks. Let’s take a look at modern and classic starting circuit diagnostics.
Loaded: Wheel Bearings & Seals
You may think of them as ho-hum mechanical parts, but they still need attention, especially with wheel speed sensors.
Nissan Sectioning Repair Tips – Making the Cut
Which structural components are permitted to be sectioned differs among different Nissan models.