When customers look to replace their vehicles at the end of their useful life, they often look to their independent garage for solid recommendations. The latest J.D. Power Dependability Study may help guide your recommendations. 2019 J.D. POWER DEPENDABILITY STUDY The...
By Craig Van Batenburg, DMM, Automotive Career Development Center (ACDC) Test 12 volt first. Keep at 11.5v all the time (except 12v crank).Look for extra keys in car. Disable 12 volt if not found.Use a factory scan tool and diagnostic software (ACDC recommends...
MAHLE Motorsport now offers the market’s most comprehensive line of Dodge Cummins diesel performance pistons with the addition of its 6.7L Diesel PowerPak Piston Kit (part #197850313). This kit was developed for diesel drag race and pulling applications for the Dodge...
A gasoline direct injection (GDi) system from Delphi could reduce particulate emissions significantly to meet future emissions regs, but comes with a 500+ bar fuel pressure. In a paper presented at the 2019 Vienna Motor Symposium (May 16-17), Delphi Technologies...
Matco Tools, a leading innovator in the automotive tool and mobile franchise industry, introduces the MaxFlex (part number MDMAXFLEX), a full featured, Android based automotive diagnostic tablet that was designed for pure flexibility to meet the needs of all...
Indie Garage content partner CARS OnDemand is offering the new course for Ozone Depleting Substances Certification, now called "Canada's Ozone Layer Protection Awareness Program" in June and July. Canada's Ozone Layer Protection Awareness Program Training is being...
CRP Automotive (crpautomotive.com), has completed the 100th episode of its informational Inside The Brands educational video series, which was developed as an informational and technical resource for professional automotive technicians. The new video is set to launch...
Howell EFI now offers LT/EcoTec 3 conversion harnesses and accessories for GM direct injection swaps. The company long been known as provider in EFI conversions, since the late 1980’s beginning with GM TPI conversions, GM TBI conversions for Jeeps, and 90’s LT1...
AirSept has introduced Smart Splice PRO Series -- A/C air conditioning service kit. The newest kit in the company’s popular line of products for quick and durable line repair, Smart Splice PRO Series – A/C (part #78020) provides technicians with everything needed to...