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StarTuned June 2005

StarTuned June 2005

In this issue: Charging System Issues & Evolution; Intelligent Service Reminder System; Step By Step: A/C REfrigeration System Diagnosis; Parts News; Factory Service Bulletins

Refrigeration Revisited – Subaru HVAC

Refrigeration Revisited – Subaru HVAC

You’re risking faulty diagnoses in your A/C work, not to mention comebacks, if you’re not comfortable with the essential theory. Here, we’ve stated it a little differently to give you a renewed perspective.

Cut the Confusion: External Versus Internal BMW Model Designations

Cut the Confusion: External Versus Internal BMW Model Designations

Here’s the scenario: A new customer arrives smiling.  He says he’s heard good things about your work, and he’d like you to take a look at his beloved BMW.  Sure, you say, no problem. You walk out to the lot with him and — hmm — it’s a model you’ve never worked on before.  That […]

Subaru Cooling System Overview

Subaru Cooling System Overview

If you don’t have a fundamental understanding of these principles, not only will you be apt to flub diagnosis, but you won’t be able to explain the need for maintenance to your customers.