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The initial inspection revealed the front rotors were below specifications and had uneven pad wear on... More

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The Jeep Patriot is a crossover vehicle produced by Jeep and Chrysler. The same basic platform is used... More

Confirm that a noise (clunking, popping or bumping) is coming from the front strut assembly when the... More

Import Specialist Larry Bailly contends that most noise diagnosis challenges come from misunderstanding... More

Customer interviews are critical to the noise location process. Keep in mind that the grinding noise... More

If you find that the Check Engine Light (MIL) is on with fault code P0420 (16804) stored in the fault... More

If you confirm DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) is stored in the ECM, determine... More

If a 2004-'06 Spectra 2.0L exhibits an MIL on ­resulting from the front heated oxygen sensor related... More

Just as we get used to the types of powertrain, suspension, brake and exhaust systems that are coming... More

1. Every time a stem-mounted TPMS sensor is removed from a rim, it must be serviced, no ifs, ands... More

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KIA has received several inquires regarding TPMS light ON with or without Stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes... More

Some customers may comment on a tire that slowly loses air pressure over a period of days or weeks. Abrasive... More

Mac Tools recently announced the launch of four impact wrenches in the new AWP Titanium Series. The new... More

Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting equipment, has introduced a pink version... More

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Innovative Technology Making Diagnosis Simple The state-of-art MaxiDAS is delicately... More

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A good number of shops have 110-volt wall outlets, limiting their choices when selecting a welder with... More

Rotary Lift has introduced the EFX90, the latest addition to its line of heavy-duty inground scissor... More

Hunter's new QuickComp lathe improves on previous designs with a faster and easier setup to enhance overall... More

Mac Tools recently announced the launch of the MB7432 Macsimizer Tool Box, which offers technicians a... More

WK Sales & Distribution is the exclusive manufacturer of the W-K Air Rolling Jack. W-K... More

Ken-Tool has announced the immediate availability of three new OSHA charts that define proper servicing... More

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PEAK Automotive Products introduced five new products at AAPEX 2011 including the 5,000,000 Rechargeable... More

DENSO announced it has developed a smaller and more efficient condenser, which helps increase fuel e... More

Federal-Mogul has introduced two MOOG Problem Solver sway bar bushings that the company says can eliminate... More

Arnott Inc. has introduced new front air suspension shocks for the Land Rover LR3 / Discovery 3 and Range... More

Airtex Vehicle Electronics now offers a comprehensive, all-makes/all-models line of replacement idle... More

Federal-Mogul's MOOG steering and suspension line now includes premium replacement control arms for a... More

Forward Lift has renewed its sponsorship of "Off-Road Overhaul" for the show's second season on the Outdoor... More

Epicor Software Corporation has released a new version of its popular Web-based Epicor Integrated Service... More

WIX Filters and O'Reilly Auto Parts have partnered with Tomorrow's Technician magazine as title sponsors... More

The training workshop is designed for those who have previously established competence using their shop... More

Permatex has launched an online promotion for its gasketing product, the Right Stuff 1 Minute Gasket... More

In addition to classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel sessions will practice wet braking, emergency... More

The scholarship will be applied toward the recipients’ expenses to attend the 2012 Congress of Automotive... More

MAHLE Clevite Inc. will offer double reward points through the month of May to independent repair shops... More

Bosch's 2012 advertising and promotional campaign for its premium performance DistancePlus oil filter... More

It's back and better than ever. The exclusive Federated Car Care promotion is gearing up for another... More

The Gatorback Club rewards installers with points for every purchase of qualifying Goodyear Engineered... More

From 1925 to 1970, Gus Wilson took the readers of Popular Science on a journey of understanding how their... More

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Most service advisors go over their technicians’ recommendations and categorize the repairs. They’ll... More

File fit ring sets require filing of the top and 2nd rings to achieve the correct end gap. To properly... More

If there were one engine that plagues the mid-size diesel world, you would have to say that it is the... More

Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine may exhibit a ticking noise from the left bank cylinder head... More

When refitting vehicles built before and during 1998, the old version stud bolt must be removed. The... More

For a camshaft to work in a fuel injected application, it needs to make a good vacuum signal. More

If a 2007-2011 Acura MDX's battery dies after the vehicle is parked for a short time or overnight, and/or... More

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The A/C compressor on a 2005 Acura RL 3.5L is not working. The scan tool reads A/C compressor "ON" and... More

The customer complains of poor or no air conditioning cooling. After further diagnosis, the system is... More

So many manufacturers are now running the brake lights through BCMs, Integrated Power Modules, bulb... More

Some Malibu owners may comment on the engine having a severe hesitation or a drop in RPM during parking... More

In early January, General Motors announced enhancements to the vehicle structure and battery coolant... More

Not having an engineering degree does have its advantages - your thought process is wide open with no... More