Technical Topics

Instructor John Barclay put together a collection of great A/C Tech Tips we’re calling, “Time to Chill”. John has some handy new tools to show off as well as some […]

The course covers the components that make these vehicles unique and delves deep into their operation, their specialized components and effective diagnostic procedures. It also extensively covers the most critical […]

JOIN US LIVE MARCH 10 @ 12:00-1:30 PM EST FOR THIS PREMIERE LIVE EVENT!  AVI Instructor Ron Bilyeu will cover the latest PIDs for Ford & Toyota. Ron will hold […]

Things you may have known (but probably don’t) with Tony Salas Tony Salas, one of the aftermarket’s most respected diesel instructors, offers up some of his best tips and tricks […]

If we were to start by trying to perform many different tests on every car starting with compression testing, moving on to ignitions specific tests and followed by fuel tests, […]

Bill Fulton takes you into the shop for live vehicle training. He will cover APPS and TPS sensors, Networking & Bussing, CCD wires and bus circuits, KOER and KOEO testing, Cam and […]

In this course Bill Fulton will be covering high side and low side fuel systems, the injector drive circuit, current ramping the fuel pump and individual cylinder fuel control. You […]

In this tech tip from the AVI program “LBT-318 – Power Up Your Powerstroke Skills : 6.7”, instructor Tony Salas reminds you of the importance of checking IQA (Injector Quality […]

Power Up Your Power Stroke Skills – 6.7L The Powerstroke 6.7L is a newer Ford diesel that is equipped with a Piezo-common rail fuel injection system, dual boost and variable […]

Power Up Your Power Stroke Skills – 6.4L Powerstroke 6.4L was not used by Ford for many years. It was used from mid 2007 to 2010. The 6.4L brought about […]

Power Up Your Power Stroke Skills – 6.0L This video presentation will review the Powerstroke 6.0L and subsystems. This presentation will cover the diagnosis and update information needed to repair […]

Bosch: Ignition Coils Theory and Diagnosis Program This is the second in a series of educational programs designed to teach what you have to know about a specific sensor or […]

Bosch: MAP Sensor Theory and Diagnosis Program This is the first in a series of educational programs designed to teach what you have to know about a specific sensor or […]

Electrical Troubleshooting and Schematic Based Diagnostics Join us Live April 18th at 4pm EDT – This HD Broadcast event from Bill Fulton “Electrical Troubleshooting and Schematic Based Diagnostics”, is a comprehensive schematic […]

Bosch Quick Strike EVAP System Diagnostics The most common evaporative emissions fault codes relate to leaks in the fuel vapor system, which means checking for leaks is a critical diagnostic […]

Turbochargers: Turning Wasted Energy Into Power LIVE FEBRUARY  28 @ 4:00 PM EST – In this program “Turbochargers: Turning Wasted Energy Into Power”, instructor Ron Bilyeu takes you from A to Z […]

Lean P-Code Conditions This class, taught by Ron Bilyeu, covers some of the most popular Diagnostic Trouble Codes that technicians face every day, P0174 and P0171 Lean P-Code Conditions.  The issue is […]

AVI instructor Bill Fulton updates his labscope diagnostic strategies with new case studies focusing on compression waveforms. Even those technicians who have been using their labscopes for years will acquire […]

In this program, we’ll go over what you need to know to stay up to date with diesel injector diagnostic & replacement tips for light duty and heavy duty trucks. […]

AVI brings you another great training program, the Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L Issues and Review Of Operations. Tony Salas director of training for Association of Diesel Specialists will inform you […]

Codenamed the Scorpion during its development stage, the 6.7L Power Stroke is Ford’s in-house built diesel engine for the Super Duty line-up. This unique design of the 6.7L Power Stroke […]

Computer data expert Ron Bilyeu utilizes the Ford IDS to explore and diagnose the Power Stroke family’s on-board diagnostics systems.

This program covers all five generations of Cummins light duty truck engines including the new Gen 5 – Titan 5.0.

In this course Ron Bilyeu discusses all aspects of high performance electronic fuel injection. He will cover everything from air flow into the engine by way of an aftermarket intake […]

You will learn why a fuel injector needs to accurately deliver fuel to prevent issues with other components and diagnose drivability concerns. Did you know that a common rail fuel […]

Robert Bosch, LLC is officially launching the 2D version of the Bosch Virtual Garage. The Bosch Virtual Garage was initially launched as a 3D version during the 2015 BoschXperience tour, using […]

The Future of Brake Technology German OEM supplier Siemens is developing new braking technology called electronic wedge brake. This can dramatically reduce stopping distances of vehicles compared to hydraulic brake […]

Antilock Braking Systems Technology We all know today’s automobiles are “super smart,” hence the need for “super smart” technicians. These days, electronic devices control 85 percent of all vehicle functions, […]

2016 AVI Conference @ AAPEX Save The Dates: October 31-November 1st @ the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas AVI conferences attract some of the top technicians in […]

In this Tech Tip, Dave Hobbs reviews TSB# 08-08-46-004A relating to telematic systems. This TSB addresses aftermarket telematic systems generally used in the insurance industry to monitor driving habits such […]

No body understands business management like shop owner, technician and instructor Becky Witt. Here is a quick teaser from her Stop Running a Zoo and Become a More Effective Manager […]

This Tech Tip is taken directly from Ron Bilyeu’s course titled: Computer Engine Data. In this tip, Ron gives a little insight on how to be more efficient with your […]