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Tech Tip: Air Filter Inspections

Does your lube service technician understand there is more to an air filter inspection than looking for a dirty air filter? Make certain he understands the liability a damaged housing can be to the shop, especially if he fails to make the customer aware and properly document the condition on the repair order. More

Tech Tip: 1987-93 Jeep 4.0L: Head Gasket Leaks/Seepage Found in Engines

Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine, may experience engine oil leaks/seepage from the head gasket along the right-hand side (tappet rail) of the engine. More

Tech Tip: Chrysler 2.0L and 2.4L: Updated Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) Head Gasket Installation Procedures

The new gasket provides superior sealing characteristics, but will require extra care in their installation where a composite gasket was previously in place. More

Tech Tip: Taming a Growling Buick Lucerne

Some Buick Lucerne owners may comment on a vibration and/or growl type of noise during light throttle drive-aways at approximately 1,800 rpm. This condition may be caused by the front edge of the front engine mount bumper stop grounding out to the inside vertical surface of the restrictor plate. The bumper stop lacks sufficient travel and/or the rubber material to isolate the ground-out. More

Tech Feature: Taking it to the Streets

We have all seen in our industry that a "streetable" racing engine or a "raceable" street engine appeals to a broad spectrum of potential engine buyers because of its flexibility. Yet, everyday street driving is not the same thing as serious drag racing. More

Tech Tip: Humming Sound From Front of Volkswagen Vehicles During Cornering

A customer states that a humming sound is coming from the front of the vehicle on turns in vehicles equipped with a 02J or 0A4 manual five-speed transmission. The hum may be more noticeable during slow speed turning maneuvers with the steering wheel almost to full travel. The hum diminishes when the steering wheel is straight. This hum may be generated by the differential spider gear contacting the... More

Tech Tip: Honda's V6 Engine Leaks Oil from Front/Middle/Rear

If oil is leaking from the front, middle or rear of one of the above engines, it may be due to the cast aluminum engine block may be porous in spots. Depending on the location of the leak, seal it with JB Weld or 3-Bond-coated sealing bolts. More

Racing Report: NASCAR Belt Technology is 'On Track'

Goodyear engineer Mike Gregg has played a part of the four-straight championship trophies the No. 48 team has hoisted — not to mention the great racing all NASCAR teams entertain fans with every weekend. More

Tech Feature: Valve Timing Terror Tales

While a lot has been written about timing belt replacement intervals, not a lot has been written about diagnosing timing belt and valve timing-related driveability complaints. In this article, Gary Goms reports that he is beginning to see more driveability problems caused by faulty valve timing. More

Tech Spec: 100 Years of Changing Internal Combustion Technology

It would be interesting to hear what Nicolaus Otto, credited as the father of the first functional four-stroke IC engine, would say after seeing some of the advanced powerplants dropped into vehicles today. More