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Tech Tip: Drivability Diagnostics – Volumetric Efficiency

October 22, 2014

Any drivability complaint can be broken down into three possibilities; breathing, fuel and ignition. Ron Bilyeu starts off the diagnostic process using data and goes into diagnosing the breathing ability […]

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Tech Tip: Negative Fuel Trim

Click Here To Listen A negative fuel trim is considered anything at or below the minus 10 percent threshold. Ron addresses the common issues that can cause fuel trims to […]

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Tech Tip: Ignition Secondary Testing

Considering that a wealth of misfire trouble codes were reported when we scanned the Ford F-150 – Ron goes in and performs some secondary ignition testing by using an oscilloscope […]

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Tech Tip: MAF Sensor Testing on VW and Audi

October 9, 2014

Many aftermarket scanners now offer VW and Audi software without the need for the factory tool. Although, if you’re not very familiar with the way these import companies do their […]

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Tech Tip: Nissan/Infiniti Electronic Throttle Control

One of the most common repairs when it comes to Infiniti and Nissan vehicles involves the Fly by Wire Electronic Throttle Control. This throttle control system is known to be […]

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Service, Greg, Management

Tech Tip: Service Counter Selling

Customers perceive service shops differently than any other service they may encounter. There is a certain stigma surrounding repair shops that makes the customer hesitant and untrusting. One of the […]

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Bill Haas, Generation XY

Tech Tip: Four Generations in the Workplace

For the first time in history we have four different generations in the workplace. Each generation has their own work philosophy and specialty. Whether your employee is a tech savvy […]

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Million Dollar Give Away

Back to School with AVI’s Million Dollar Training Give Away! Up to 6,000 students!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] AVI is giving away one million dollars of training and is inviting you to join us in this free training give away. The promotion has not been going on […]

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The Profit Test, LS-7

Tech Tip: The Profit Test

September 24, 2014

In service writing, profit control is one of the most important aspects to keep in mind. If you pay attention to the details and take every piece of the puzzle […]

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Close One More Sale

Tech Tip: Closing One More Sale

Closing one more sale can be as easy as taking all the necessary steps in the service writing process with every customer. In this clip, Bill breaks it down from […]

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What is Horsepower, EPT001

Tech Tip: What is Horsepower

More importantly – what is the relationship between torque and horsepower? In this tech tip, Ron Bilyue explains the importance of the relationship between horsepower and torque, the important factor […]

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GM Camshaft

Tech Tip: GM Variable Camshaft Timing

In this Tech Tip Wally Mouradian discusses GM variable cam timing – the characteristics and common issues that lie within. Learn how the oil solenoid and actuator are used to […]

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Tech Tip: GM Ignition Diagnostics

September 10, 2014

This Tech Tip is taken directly from Wally Mouradian’s course on GM Engine Performance by the Automotive Training Group (ATG). This video is an introduction to GM ignition systems with […]

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Misfire, Bill Fulton, Tips

Tech Tip: Misfire Causes and Tips

This Tech Tip is taken directly from an AVI Live Stream presented on August 6 2014 with Master Technician and shop owner Bill Fulton. Bill breaks down the most common […]

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Service, Greg

Tech Tip: Service Counter Selling

Over the years, repair shops in general have gotten a bad reputation for everything from severely overcharging to high pressure sales on products and services that the customer later finds […]

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Idle Control, Ron Bilyeu

Tech Tip: Idle Control Parameters

In this tip clip, Ron examines the constant idle control parameters. If you put a larger throttle body on a vehicle the computer needs to be made aware – this […]

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Hybrid, Service, Dave Hobbs

Tech Tip: Hybrid Converter / Inverter Service Opportunities

August 27, 2014

This Tech Tip is taken directly from Dave Hobbs’ newest Hybrid Service course called Making Money Servicing Hybrid Vehicles. This Tech Tip covers service opportunities available to you in and […]

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AVI Conference Tech Tip: The Diagnostic Value of the Network Test

Solving On Board Communication Problems and the Dreaded “U” Series Codes This course presents an in-depth look at CAN BUS networking and specific module case studies. We will examine topography […]

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AC Tech Tip, MACS

Tech Tip: A/C Temperature Monitoring

This tech tip is brought to you from our friends at the Mobile Air Condition Society. This is some great advice to pass onto your customers and to give you […]

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Tech Tip: How to Properly Install an Orifice Tube

August 13, 2014

This Tech Tip is presented by our friends at the Mobile Air Conditioning Society. Installing an Orifice Tube properly is an important part of general A/C maintenance. Steve Schaeber explains […]

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Hybrid, Making Money

New Course: Making Money Servicing Hybrid Electric Vehicles

August 12, 2014

There are over 3 million Hybrid vehicles on the road in the U.S. today which accounts for a good chunk of the totally amount of vehicles on the road. Hybrids […]

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Hybrid, Motor Generator

Tech Tip: Hybrid Motor Generators

This Tech Tip is taken directly from Dave Hobbs’ full course – Making Money Servicing Hybrid Vehicles. This course covers everything from general Hybrid driving habits and best safety practices […]

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Tech Tip Compression Test

Tech Tip: KV Probe Compression Testing Tool

This Tech Tip is taken directly from Bill Fulton’s Live Stream course on Intermittent Problem Detection Strategies. In this clip, Bill demonstrates how easy it is to use a KV […]

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Essentials of Becoming a Gear Head – Take Me to the P.R.O.M.!

July 30, 2014

The fact of the matter is, even with light modifications like a cold air intake and/or exhaust, without a tune, horsepower is lost within those modifications robbing them of their […]

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LS 6 Intermittent, Live Stream

Live Stream August 6th: Intermittent Problem Detection Strategies with Bill Fulton

These types of diagnostic situations are always difficult because despite a general, reoccurring issue, the operation of the system in question is generally normal. Long-time AVI instructor Bill Fulton brings […]

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Up In Smoke: Evap Updates and Procedures?

July 16, 2014

Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) related to evaporative emissions systems are among the 10 most-frequently encountered codes in the service bay and can be some of the most difficult to diagnose. […]

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Computer Eninge Data, Ron, MaxiSYS

New Course: Computer Engine Data

Now-a-days anyone can enter a parts supply store, purchase a low-grade scan tool and scan the global side of their OBD II for trouble codes. But as automotive technicians, we […]

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TPMS, Band Sensor, LBT-277

TPMS Case Study: 2008 Ford Focus

July 15, 2014

In this case study Tech Tip, taken directly from Karl Schneider’s course: Making Money Servicing TPMS, Karl evaluates a case study on a 2008 Ford Focus. The customer had recently […]

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TPMS Tech Tip: Sensor Frequency

Sensor Frequency: In this Tech Tip, taken directly from Karl Schneider’s course: Making Money Servicing TPMS, Karl explains sensor frequency. Radio frequency type and identification is an important part of […]

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Live Stream Announcement: Intermittent Problem Detection Strategies with Bill Fulton

July 14, 2014

These types of diagnostic situations are always difficult because despite a general, reoccurring issue, the operation of the system in question is generally normal. Long-time AVI instructor Bill Fulton brings […]

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Parasitic Battery Drains

June 24, 2014

By Dave Hobbs. Para What? It’s amazing how many IATN posts I see with good techs struggling in the area of parasitic battery drains. How much is too much? How to test? I guess I shouldn’t be amazed. I literally grew up in the family auto electric shop and this kind of thing was our bread and butter. For the rest of the shops out there who have to be experts in everything from the turn signals to the transmission, it can be a bit confusing. So what is a parasitic battery drain?

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Maintaining The Cooling System On The 6.0L/7.3L Powerstroke Engine

April 10, 2014

By Bob McDonald, diesel specialist  One of the most overlooked preventive maintenance items in a diesel engine is the coolant system. in fact, the coolant condition in a diesel engine […]

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New ATRA Manuals Now Available

March 18, 2014

AVI is excited to announce that we have added almost 50 new repair manuals from the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA).  These in depth technical guides were made by ATRA […]

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BorgWarner Turbocharger Powers New Hyundai 1.6-Liter Turbo-GDI Engine

January 12, 2014

BorgWarner supplies its leading turbocharging technology for Hyundai’s new 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline direct injection (T-GDI) engine.

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Adjustable Clutch Master Cylinders

Following a new clutch installation, there is nothing worse than experiencing slipping or release problems. Many times installers even begin to believe that the new clutch kit is defective. This is not correct, in most cases!

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