A Look at CAN Systems
Just like your cable TV, as a signal is sent down the wire from one communication device, there needs to be another at the other end that can "unscramble" that information and turn it into readable information. These "lines" are generally referred to as BUS lines, or Data lines.Most of the time they are pairs
Variety of Oil Blend Needs Complicate ‘Simple’ Oil Change
Years ago, a shop could consider its shelves well-stocked if it carrieda selection of single-viscosity oils in detergent or non-detergentblends.
New Engine Oil Specification To Flow This Year
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 oil. Currently, the International Lubricants Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) is finalizing the latest next-generation of motor
Getting the Most Data From Your Scan Tool
e in point, I recently took in a 1996 Dodge 3.3L Caravan that seems to prove that many techs don’t effectively use the features built into the average aftermarket scan tool. According to the service history, one shop had tackled the van’s cranking, no-spark, no-code failure by replacing the PCM and the crankshaft (CKP) and
Brake Fluid Testing, Bleeding And Flushing
uits. Always refer to a service manual for the exact procedure, otherwise you may end up with air in a line and a soft brake pedal. If you’re using a pressure bleeder, the recommended approach is to start at the master cylinder and work your way out to the farthest brake. If the master cylinder
Wrong Pulleys Can Cause Belt Drive System Failure
Tire dealers and other auto repair businesses that install remanufactured alternators should make sure to verify that their units are equipped with overrunning alternator decoupler (OAD) pulleys, experts warn. OADs are becoming very common as a growing number of late-model vehicles now require this technology. Installing a non-decoupler pulley on an OAD application can lead