Many automotive engines now feature an array of “plastic” components (not merely plastic, but various polymer/composite formulations and constructions.) This is no secret. The move, from metals to composites, saves weight, something that automakers continually strive to accomplish in their ongoing quest for improved fuel economy.
There is plenty of proof that 80% of the top 10 emission diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) can be solved by diagnosing the data from the global side of a scan tool.
A CV joint design permits freedom of movement without bind or differences in output/input, since the inboard CV joint features a “plunging” movement that allows the shaft to move in/out during suspension travel without restricting suspension travel.
Whenever a customer’s vehicle enters the shop, for whatever reason (tire rotation, brake service, headlight bulb, noise complaint, etc.), an initial “courtesy check” can and should be offered.
You likely have noticed that a significant number of vehicles that have come into your shop lately have six-digit odometer readings. What this could mean is that a mechanical integrity issue may be the cause of a misfire code or a misfire symptom.
Mahle and Daimler AG have reached an agreement on access to the encoded OBD diagnostic ports of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. As a result, users of the Mahle TechPro or Brain Bee Connex diagnostic tools can now easily retrieve vehicle data via the cyber security feature.
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