By: Larry Hammer | Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 at 11:53 am in On The Line When dealing with oil consumption complaints, how much should be considered as too excessive? Is the engine consuming an excessive amount of oil or should the amount consumed be considered a normal characteristic? This is especially a concern with the […]
TURBOCHARGED ENGINES: Are You Recommending the Required Services?
By: Elvia Vega | Thursday, July 20th, 2023 at 12:35 pm in Tech Tips Turbocharged engines are becoming commonplace as the vehicle manufacturers are utilizing smaller displacement engines fitted with turbochargers. Turbochargers and direct fuel injection can make a smaller displacement engine behave like a larger displacement engine, while accomplishing better fuel economy. With this […]
A Difficult Diagnosis: When Multiple Conditions Create Similar Symptoms
By: Larry Hammer | Thursday, July 21st, 2022 at 11:45 am in On The Line Customer complaints of rough idle, misfires, crank but no start or long crank time symptoms can be a challenge with today’s technology. Random or multiple misfire codes may be stored in memory. Symptoms that seem like an ignition related issue […]
DIAGNOSING PERFORMANCE COMPLAINTS: The Process Can Be a Challenging Event
By: Larry Hammer | Thursday, February 16th, 2023 at 12:26 pm in Tech Tips Troubleshooting today’s technology can be challenging for even the most experienced technician. Making an accurate diagnosis, rather than throwing a lot of expensive parts and labor at the symptom can be a challenge. How would your shop handle the following customer […]