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Forced induction has become the strategy of choice for manufacturers looking to squeeze more power out of their diesel vehicles while still meeting the stringent guidelines the government has put […]

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 – the first not manufactured by International/Navistar. This […]

Diesel performance is nothing new. What is new is the level of interest in diesels for all kinds of racing; everything from traditional truck and tractor pulling to drag racing, […]

For some time now, most of the development in diesel technology has been aimed toward making the engines environmentally friendly. But as diesel ­engines have become cleaner, the power levels […]

With all the inherent problems with the 6.0 powerstroke, you might be a little apprehensive to even think about performance modifications. But the powerstroke fails with stock parts, so why […]

In this Tip Clip, Taken directly from Ron Bilyeu’s Saving Your Powerstroke Course, Ron discusses various ways raise the oil pressure in the 6.0 in order to greatly extend the […]

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 […]

Learn how to make your 6.0 Powerstroke better, faster and stronger with a new class called “Saving Your 6.0 Powertroke.” Ron Bilyeu dissects the common inherit problems with the 6.0L Powerstroke […]

In this clip, taken directly from Robert Bosch, LLC’s live streaming TPMS class, Bob Pattengale explains how the high pressure fuel pump on the first generation Sprinter function and the […]

The 2000-2006 Dodge/Mercedes-Benz/Freightliner Sprinter cargo van may seem unique for its small displacement diesel engine and large hauling capacity. But, at the wheels, the brakes are very conventional. There are […]

In this clip, taken directly from Robert Bosch, LLC’s live streaming TPMS class, Bob Pattengale goes into some detail about the first generation Sprinter.

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Automotive Video, Inc. is preparing to launch a new membership website with over 100 hours of streaming training videos covering diagnostics, diesel systems, transmissions, shop management, scan tools and more. […]

Fort Myers Florida — July 15, 2010 – This month, AVI launched SearchAVI.com a new Network Search Site! Search the ENTIRE AVI network of automotive diagnostic, repair, training, information, industry news, and education related websites from this easy to use and familiar interface. From one location, you have access to each of AVI sites, including DiagnosticsNews.com, ShowMeTools.com, AVITestPrep.com, and auto-video.com!

Fort Myers, FL – February 19, 2010 It’s time to rethink the way Toyota vehicles are being repaired. In the past, Toyota vehicles rarely presented a diagnostic challenge. Today these […]

Fort Myers, FL – February 19, 2010 All shops are doing oil changes and every shop competes on price, quality, and convenience.  George Witt will show you how to take […]

Automotive Video has released a long awaited 5.9 Dodge Cummins diesel training program on DVD. This class with Dave Scaler will help diesel technicians who are interested in learning more […]

I think of the Ford/International 6.0L platform as a “bridge” because it spans the gap between the 7.3L with electric-over-hydraulic injectors and the coming 6.4L common rail engine. Common rail injection, made possible by today’s powerful on-board microprocessors, will be the industry standard for a long time to come. The fuel rail pressure, ranging from 5,000 to more than 20,000 psi, is controlled by the electronic control module (ECM). The operation of the injectors is very simple: They still pop, but high fuel pressure on top of the injector piston prevents it until the ECM or fuel injection control module (FICM) sends about 90 volts to operate the injector solenoid, which opens a pressure bleed in the chamber above the piston.

Scan tools are only part of the key to the diagnostic process, knowing when to use them is equally important. If a vehicle comes into your shop with a drivability complaint, should plugging in your scan tool be the first step in diagnosing the problem? Probably not — keep in mind that even though modern engines have sensors and computers that monitor just about every aspect of their operation, deep down they’re still machines that require air, fuel, and oil to run. Remember — a reflash won’t fix everything.