Taking Stock in Bonds (Chemical Bonds, That Is)
Ease of manufacture, shear strength and aesthetic body lines are only some of the reasons Mercedes-Benz uses chemical bonding for joining body panels. How can we duplicate an OEM panel seam?
Mercedes-Benz Control Units Go Back to School
Installing a new control unit to replace the failed one is only half the job. With various combinations of options available on the same model, the new unit has to learn which are installed and how to work with them.
BMW TechDrive December 2008
In this issue: Always braking suddenly; A/C Compressors: Extending Their Service Life; Step Right Up and Get Your Information Here; Beauty is Skin Deep
Always Braking Suddenly – BMW Anti-lock Braking Systems Help Avoid Accidents
Over the decades, computer controls have improved vehicle safety. Anti-lock braking systems help us avoid accidents in the first place. Let’s keep this system up to snuff.
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BMW A/C Compressors: Extending Their Service Life
What can we say about the A/C compressor? Believe it or not, it is one of the hardest-working components on the vehicle. Its toughest job is to generate cooling system pressure that provides air conditioning, yet spin at a multitude of speeds ranging from 750 to 7,000 rpm. Think about it: If you turn the […]
Beauty Is Skin Deep
Technological advancements are not only happening in computerized control systems. BMW develops advancements in all phases of automotive production, including body refinishing.
Can We Get on the Bus?
Since the early ‘90s, Mercedes-Benz has developed its Controller Area Network (CAN) to control how components communicate with each other and with us through our Compact III or Basic. How has this evolved, and what does it mean to diagnosis and repair?
Eye on Mercedes-Benz Emissions, P0400 And Beyond
Automobile emissions are a hot topic among environmentalists, drivers and technicians. Mercedes-Benz vehicles utilize emissions systems, such as Exhaust Gas Recirculation, to reduce harmful pollutants.
Nissan & Infiniti Ignition System Service
Nissan & Infiniti Ignition System Service
Subaru EndWrench November 2008
In this issue: The Right Brake Stuff; Subaru Rack & Pinion Service; P0400 Codes Revealed
Subaru Insider Info – November 2008
This department presents an assortment of Subaru service information and time-saving tips useful to aftermarket technicians. Tips in this issue include: Tribeca Air Conditioning Refrigerant Specifications, Coolant Overflow Problems, Coolant Exchange Machine Approved, New TPMS Transmitter for 2008, and 2008 Impreza Data Link Connector Color Change.
Nissan/Infiniti Parts Department Clean Cabin Air
Clean Cabin Air and Good Profits
Subaru P0400 Codes Revealed
P0400 Codes Revealed
Emissions-related diagnostic trouble codes can be very confusing. Here’s a look at how Subaru of America, Inc. has added and streamlined P0400-series DTCs from the onset of OBD II in 1996.
Subaru Rack and Pinion Service
They’re extremely durable, but even top-notch Subaru rack and pinion steering systems require routine inspection, maintenance and service to continue operating at an optimum level.
How’s That Nissan Fuel Pump? Testing fuel pump pressure and other factors that effect fuel supply to the injection system.
One of the first tests that should be performed during a no-start or drivability diagnosis is for proper fuel pressure. But there’s more than just pressure to think about.
The Right Brake Stuff – Selecting the Right Brake Components for Subaru Vehicles
Aftermarket replacement brake parts may not be the best choice for use on your customer’s Subaru vehicle. Here’s the right information on selecting the right brake components.
Nissan performance | New Catalog and Racer Support
Nissan Motorsports Announces New Catalog and Racer Support Program
Nissan & Infiniti Head Gasket Replacement
Is it a blown gasket? Or, something else? Here’s how to be sure, and procedures that will avoid comebacks.
Are Your Brake Relines Up to Nissan & Infiniti Standards?
What you need to know about how pad and rotor quality, and proper procedures, will assure that your customers stay happy.
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