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Subaru Service Essentials
By Larry Bailly
April 9, 2012
In this age of extended service intervals and exaggerated claims of longevity with little maintenance, selling service at a fair price is becoming more difficult. To help boost service sales, consider building a planned process for servicing your customers' vehicles.
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Fouled Engine Air Filter Can Damage Mass Air Flow Sensor
February 14, 2012
The mass airflow sensor includes a piece of very fine wire with an electronic device that measures the amount of air being sucked into the engine and relays that information to the electronic control unit. Based on this and other information, the ECU decides how much fuel should be injected and when...
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Lube Bay Strategies for Vehicle Inspections
By Gary Goms
January 27, 2012
The traditionally recommended 3,000-mile oil change interval is now rapidly becoming part of automotive history, meaning shops may have a reduced number of repairs sold during a routine lube bay visit. Here's how to check for added profits during a standard oil change.
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Modifying Consumer Oil Change Habits
By Mike Hunter
July 25, 2011
Is it a good idea for your shop to try and save your customers 50% or more on their oil change services? With two simple steps, you and your customers may be able to significantly extend oil change intervals and save them money.
The f...
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Filters Play Major Role in Preventative Maintenance
May 1, 2011
Every mechanical component of today's cars, trucks and SUVs has one common enemy: dirt. Whether produced internally by the combustion process or brought in from outside, dirt is the number one cause of engine breakdown. Effective filtration plays a k...
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Future Refrigerant Options Help Environment, Pose Unique Problems
By Gary Goms
May 1, 2011
There has been a lot of discussion lately about the future of automotive refrigerants and their impact on the environment.
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Necessary Fluid Maintanance Services vs. Wallet Flushing
By Gary Goms
May 1, 2011
Good service shop managers stay on top of their annual workflow by placing jobs like timing belt and brake replacements into categories that can be tracked on a historic basis. If a tire dealer has faithfully tracked the kinds of work flowing through...
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Proper Tools Required for Successful Leak Detection
By Larry Carley
May 1, 2011
Leaks of one kind or another can always be a challenge to find if the leak isn't obvious. Having the right tools to help you find leaks can save time, effort and reduce the risk of comebacks. Here are some common types of leaks and what kind of equip...
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Variety of Oil Blend Needs Complicate 'Simple' Oil Change
By Gary Goms
April 13, 2011
Years ago, a shop could consider its shelves well-stocked if it carried
a selection of single-viscosity oils in detergent or non-detergent
blends.
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New Engine Oil Specification To Flow This Year
By Ed Sunkin
July 21, 2010
While we address some of the design technologies to the internal combustion engine as a means to improve fuel efficiency, one major factor geared toward improving engine fuel efficiency and reducing emissions is achieved through advances in engine oi...
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Entries are now being accepted for the
2012 Top Shop Award Program.
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