How networks work, diagnosis and troubleshooting tips Let’s face it: Any technician, whether dealer or independent, faces challenges in accurately and efficiently addressing communication Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), especially when multiple networks on the...
What to be aware of when servicing and repairing BMW’s Sports Activity Vehicles and Coupes. This month, we will take a further look at BMW’s X-series of vehicles, but first a quick review. (If you missed part 1, click here.) BMW started the Sports Activity Vehicle...
We will focus on the complete diagnosis and repair of an ailing Audi A6 Quattro. This Audi was suffering from very low power under acceleration and the MIL was displayed. They say good things come in threes. An epic movie or book trilogy. A three-point conversion. A...
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...
A study in Toyota’s pink coolant and some of the cooling system components that utilize this coolant including electric coolant pumps, EGR coolers and heat exchangers. In 2004, Toyota transitioned from red Long-Life Coolant (LLC) to the improved pink Super Long-Life...
Driving with the oil filter housing plugged causes the engine to break down oil seals. When this happens, the cam seal, rear main seal and valve cover can all start to leak. How will you know when to replace an oil filter separator or oil filter housing on a Volvo?...
