By: Larry Hammer | Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 at 10:07 am in On The Line The 2013 Ford F150 equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine was running perfectly. With the exception of a drop in fuel economy, there was no indication of a problem until the Check Engine light in the dash illuminated. A system […]
Diagnostic Challenges That Can Elude an Experienced Technician
By: Larry Hammer | Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at 11:49 am in On The Line Vehicles today incorporate a maze of electronic components that must be considered when troubleshooting a performance related symptom. A vast arsenal of test equipment is necessary to communicate with the electronic systems and components. Systems are so connected that it […]
Oil Consumption: It May Be a Normal Characteristic
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 […]
TROUBLESHOOTING DRIVELINE NOISES: Identifying Factory Solutions
The post TROUBLESHOOTING DRIVELINE NOISES: Identifying Factory Solutions appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. GM TRANSFER CASE NOISES Customer complaints involving howling, whining, shudder or grinding noises during parking lot maneuvers in Auto Mode or highway speeds in 4HI or Auto may occur on four wheel drive GM trucks and SUV vehicles. Vehicles affected range […]
BA Auto Care | What happens when you don’t properly complete the tire balance and rotation procedure on your car
Brian England, Monday, Aug 29, 2022 At BA Auto Care, our techs keep your car on the road and running smoothly by following a preventative maintenance program custom designed to the unique needs of your car. Keeping your vehicle aligned properly, flushing your power steering, and flushing and cleaning your engine are essential to maintaining […]
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OR LOW VOLTAGE: Both Can Create Intermittent Electrical Challenges
By: Larry Hammer | Monday, June 27th, 2022 at 11:29 am in Tech Tips Low voltage conditions or the integrity of an electrical connection can pose some challenging events for the technician attempting to make an accurate diagnosis. In the world of automotive diagnostics, electrical problems have proven to be the most challenging, especially intermittent […]
Servicing Diesels Lack of Maintenance Promotes Costly Repairs
By: Larry Hammer | Friday, December 30th, 2022 at 10:15 am in On The Line Failure to provide timely maintenance on a turbo-charged diesel engine can result in some expensive repairs, especially if it involves replacing a turbocharger or engine. The inexperienced may not realize how important some of the basic services are when servicing […]