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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: Inspecting Your Accessory Drive System

An often overlooked, but critical system within your vehicle is the accessory drive system. In the basic configuration, this includes a pulley on an engine powered shaft, a pulley on a driven accessory and a belt. The belt, by design, is the most likely component of the drive system to actually fail. It is much more advantageous for the belt to slip or break than to break other system components. 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 Feature: Brake Job on 2004-2008 Toyota Corolla

The 2004-2008 Toyota Corolla was one of the best selling vehicles in North America. The front brakes for all models are, for the most part, the same. The only changes came in the configuration of the brake pad shims. The Corolla was not subject to the unintended acceleration recalls for floor mats or gas pedal. More

Tech Tip: All Wheel Drive Synergies for Brakes, Transmission and Transfer Case

There are very few all-mechanical controls left on late-model vehicles. Almost all powertrain controls are electromechanical using a computer as the controller. These include powertrain control of the accelerator pedal with the latest being All Wheel Drive (AWD). The brakes and damping are also electromechanical under electronic control. There are peripheral systems that are all computer controlled... More

Tech Tip: Fix for a Leaky GM Rear Axle

Drivers of certain General Motors vehicles may complain of fluid seeping or leaking from the rear axle. To correct this, install a rear differential hose, clamps and a new metal differential vent following the procedures in this Tech Tip. 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 Tips: FLASH Reprogramming - GM Crankshaft Variation Relearn Procedure

A Crankshaft Variation Relearn Procedure must be performed if on 1996 and newer GM vehicles if: the ECC was reprogrammed; the crankshaft position sensor has been replaced; or the ECC has been replaced. More

Directions: Will Driver Awareness on Recalls Drive Up Shop Stops?

While new car recalls have been among the biggest news stories of the year, an analysis by Edmunds.com, assures consumers that despite these recent headlines, recalls were much more of a concern in decades past. More