What is all this talk about clean diesel? Is it the fuel? Is it the engine technology? Is it the aftertreatment technology? Is it the push for cleaner emissions? Yes, it’s all of the above. Clean diesel is a collaborative effort set forth by the EPA, carried out by OEMs, state and local governments, environmental and community organizations and the Federal government.
Pins #4 and #16 are the leads on the DLC that will provide you with the information and data stream for your CAN A and B systems on today’s Chrysler […]
CAN compliant vehicles have come a long way from the late 80s. Your instructor, Bill Fulton, will lead you through the different steps you’ll need to know to do such […]
Your instructor, Dave Hobbs, takes you through advanced testing procedures to determine the current draw of the modern fuel pump, including how to read the current draw, how to determine […]
Duty cycle fuel pumps are becoming increasingly popular with most manufacturers. Knowing the proper procedures of how and when to test these systems will greatly improve your diagnostic skills. This […]
LiveStream: Start/Stop Technology Overview with Bob Pattengale
April 19, 2015
May 13 2015 – 6pm EST – The challenge of achieving 54 MPG by 2025 requires creative solutions and Start/Stop systems provide a cost-effective, simple, and energy-saving solution. Passenger cars […]
Tire Pros is offering 3 classes powered by AVI OnDemand that are all designed towards making you more profitable while limiting your liabilities. Are you looking for training that is […]
Ford vehicles equipped with the 4.6L, 5.4L and 6.8L 3-valve engines have spark plugs that are difficult to remove as noted in TSB 08-7-6. This Tech Tip follows the general […]
The most accurate results from battery testing comes when you know the battery’s cold cranking amps. Many manufacturers mount the battery on the firewall, under a fender or in the […]
When it comes to battery maintenance and diagnosis, manufacturers introduce new methods and procedures that can sometimes throw us off. The jumper post is one that can sometimes have technicians […]
NAPA, Advance Auto Parts, WORLDPAC, Factory Motor Parts and more to exhibit at Automechanika Chicago
The inaugural edition of Automechanika Chicago announces the participation of the industry’s top brands including NAPA, Advance Auto Parts, WORLDPAC and Factory Motor Parts. Automechanika Chicago, the largest U.S. tradeshow […]
The most important component in a healthy serpentine belt drive is the automatic tensioner. The tensioner and belt are designed by original equipment manufacturers as a system. They have the […]
BOSCH AT AAPEX AAPEX is upon us as we near November. With it, automotive vendors will be putting their products on display at the annual show. And if there’s […]
THE UPCOMING SEMA SHOW As we end the month of October, the automotive industry has its eyes locked in on the big annual conventions set for the scene of Las […]
GATES GIVEAWAY With the AAPEX show right around the corner, the excitement builds for vendors, buyers, and those planning to attend as fans. Thousands of products that will be […]
Delphi Training Series: Increasing Car Count and Profits
March 28, 2015
Selling Preventative Maintenance only increases car count for a little while. Increasing your loyal customer base is what really improves your car count!
New Course: 7 Ways to Improve Cash Flow and Increase Profits
Owners and managers spend a lot of time in the shop and with customers, sometimes overlooking cash flow and profit and loss trends. In this course, Bill Haas takes a […]
This program will enable the technician to properly identify, understand and diagnose the most common 1996 and newer VW and Audi passenger car diesel systems. All three designs will be […]
How many times do you google yourself? Does this hurt or help your efforts in SEO? Find out in this Pro Tip from Danny Sanchez as he explains how googling […]
New Course: ASE-T6 Medium / Heavy Duty Truck – Electrical and Electronic Systems
The ASE-T6 certification course is a comprehensive presentation by some of the top electrical technicians in the world from Bosch, Midtronics and Delphi. It is designed to train you how […]
What do your employees think you expect from them? You want to make sure you create expectations so that way they know what you are looking for. This is something […]
Making the difficult decision can be tough for any owner or manager of a company. When making that decision you want to be sure you are making the right decision, […]
Have you ever thought about what your most popular page is on your website? There are many pages on your site but there is one page that is the most […]
Selling Preventative Maintenance only increases car count for a little while. Increasing your loyal customer base is what really improves your car count!
Fuel System Testing: A simple 4-Step process that works on code and no code drivability issues and can be performed with an inexpensive OBD II generic scan tool.
Delphi Training Series: Reducing OBD II Comebacks with Mode $06
Selling Preventative Maintenance only increases car count for a little while. Increasing your loyal customer base is what really improves your car count!
History of a Lost Account If you look around at your competition you can pick up valuable insights as to how and why you might lose a valued account. In […]
Collision Shop Diplomacy Recently I was reviewing an article in AutoInc, involving a “picky customer” case history at a collision repair facility. The question was what would you do if […]
Management Tips from Automotive Management Network
All new quick management tips on being prepared, customer service and etiquette. Check out the latest Auto Shop Monthly Management Tips from the Automotive Management Network to get inside secrets […]
In this tech tip, instructor Ron Bilyeu gives a case study of a Chrysler that came into his shop as a no-start. Instead of tearing down the engine in a […]
Tech Tip: The PATS System may or may not disable the starter
How can you tell if the immobilizer system in a Ford is malfunctioning and creating a no-start condition? In this tech tip instructor Dave Hobbs guides you through the steps […]
What happens if a key fob malfunctions? Instructor Dave Hobbs details the kinds of DTCs that will show up if a fob can’t communicate with the car, what PIDs are […]
Tech Tip: Using Fuel Trims To Confirm A VCT Problem
What’s one way to confirm a cam-timing problem on a V-engine? Instructor Ron Bilyeu shows how to use fuel trim data to diagnose a timing issue on a V-engine with […]
Fuel System Testing: A simple 4-Step process that works on code and no code drivability issues and can be performed with an inexpensive OBD II generic scan tool.
