Selling Performance Brakes
The Customers Are There. They Just Need To Understand the Benefits.
An In-Depth Look at Cooling System Stop Leak Additives
The bad rep these chems have among professionals is rooted deep in the past, and is largely undeserved.
The Chamber of Love
John gives us another case study. As often happens, the repair turns out to be simple. Not so the troubleshooting, however.
When Good Cams Go Bad
Flat-Tappet Cams Have Been Failing at an Alarming Rate. We Look at What’s Gone Wrong, and How to Fix It.
Service Subtletites: Japanese Valve Trains
It’s a money-maker, and a customer-pleaser. Plus some other things you should know.
Low Brake Pedal Lament
The most common complaint brake hotline experts get? Squeal? Pulsation? Nope, it’s low pedal.
An Accord SRS Diagnosis
Striving for peace of mind where his wife’s safety is concerned led Phil through an educational troubleshooting experience.
ASE News: Taking (and Passing) the ASE Tests
ASE News: Taking (and Passing) the ASE Tests
StarTuned December 2006
In this issue: Blocking the Bad Stuff; A CAN BUS is Not a Mode of Public Transportation; Caveat Emptor: The Internet as a Tech Info Resouce; Factory Service Bulletins
Mercedes-Benz Factory Service Bulletins: A/C Operations; Rack and Pinion; Glove Box Rattle; Fuel Filler Cap
These suggestions and solutions for technical problems are from service bulletins and other information published by Mercedes-Benz, selected and adapted for independent repair shops.
BMW TechDrive December 2006
In this issue:
Reprogramming
Saving the Heads
Hydrogen Under the Hood
Saving the BMW Heads – BMW’s service Kit to Clean M60/M62 Heads
With BMW’s service kit, you can clean, not replace M60/M62 heads.
Internet Options: Fixing BMWs Online
When reprogramming first appeared, only new car dealers could do it. Now, anybody who works on cars can have the capability.
Hydrogen Under the BMW Hood
Hydrogen 7 Is The Ultimate “Green” Luxury Sedan
Caveat Emptor: The Internet As a Tech Info Resource
The Internet is a terrific source of information. Just because it’s on-line doesn’t mean it’s true, however.
A CAN BUS is Not a Mode of Public Transportation
This on-board networking concept is often misunderstood – or even unknown altogether! – among otherwise savvy techs.
Blocking the Bad Stuff – Knowing OE Mercedes-Benz Filters
What you need to know about filters for cabin air, fuel, intake air, and oil so you can sell your patrons on quality, and make a good profit.
Subaru EndWrench November 2006
In this issue: Staying the Course The operation of stability control systems found on late-model Subaru vehicles is fascinating and complex. Here's a look at how they work. Feeding Fuel Forward Technicians are reporting an increase in intermittent engine operation...
Feeding Fuel Forward – Resolving Subaru Fuel Line Issues
Technicians are reporting an increase in intermittent engine operation problems recently. Could these problems be the result of high fuel prices?
Subaru Performance Tuning Parts: Super Subes
Selling and installing Subaru Performance Tuning Parts and accessories can rev up your bottom line.
Staying the Course – Subaru Stability Control Systems
The operation of the stability control systems found on late-model Subaru vehicles is fascinating and complex. Here’s a look at how they work.