Maintenance

We'll break down the basics of "chargers," technically known as EVSE (Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment), including what makes Tesla special.

Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines are becoming popular on import and domestic models alike. Some manufacturers are leaning toward GDI engines because of their improved fuel...

What is the purpose of the vehicle’s charging system? The vehicle’s charging system must be capable of supplying the electrical needs of the entire vehicle, including the vehicle...

Ford’s EcoBoost family of engines has been around for more than a decade. The automaker has been installing EcoBoost engines in various makes and models since 2010. Ford engineers...

The conventional compression gauge was only designed to conduct a WOT cranking compression test. There are cases where we could have good WOT cranking compression values and yet...

When our 12-volt brain thinks about the 12-volt battery’s “State of Charge” (SOC), we know that 100% is the goal. The 12-volt battery wants to stay at 100% SOC all the time. In...

Some 2009-2016 Buick Enclave vehicles may exhibit a clunk noise at the rear suspension on moderate to severe jounce in cold temperatures approaching 0 degrees Fahrenheit. This...

This bulletin applies to 2015-2019 Ford Mustang GT350/GT350R vehicles. A hesitation/surge may be experienced with no DTCs present. This may be accompanied by an inoperative cruise...

This bulletin applies to 2015-2019 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, 2019 Silverado LD and 2014-2018 Silverado vehicles. Technicians may be unable to achieve pre-load when setting...

Owners of 2011-2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power lift gate and built between March 1, 2010 and March 1, 2012 may complain that the power lift gate does not...

Mitchell 1 has announced the release of its 2023 Emission Control Application Guide (ECAT23) for domestic and import cars, light trucks, vans (diesel engines) and Class ‘A’ motor...

S & G Tool Aid Corp. has released a clamp probe tool set that allows a single technician to test for voltage drop on top battery posts.

Dana Inc. has introduced its Victor Reinz Reinzosil room-temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone to North American customers at the recent Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo ...

Techs Helping Techs is turning 12 And it’s time for another roundup of useful tips and tricks courtesy of your fellow technician readers. While our writers share their expertise...

Current ramping is an easy art to learn and returns many good returns. Virtually every 12 volt output device that is controlled by the PCM can be current ramped by using the low...

Keeping the internal combustion engine as close to the stoichiometric ratio as possible will result in optimum catalytic converter efficiency and fuel economy. The stoichiometric...

The process of supplying air to the internal combustion engine’s cylinders is called aspiration, and it involves the induction or intake system of the engine. Engine aspiration...

What happens when a vehicle’s fuel tank is filled with “bad” fuel? Well, it varies depending on how bad the fuel is and if the engine is gasoline- or diesel-powered. Fixes can...