Summer Vehicle Prep
When it comes to different seasons, there are different things that you should do to your vehicle to help keep it running in perfect condition. With summer here it is time to start thinking about preparing your vehicle for the summer.
There are several things that you should do when you are thinking about preparing your vehicle for the summer. They are all important and should all be done to help keeping your vehicle in top shape.
Replacing a Ford V6 timing chain is a fairly difficult task if you don’t know what you are doing. It can become a head ache if you don’t do the procedure correctly.
The timing chain is what drives the camshaft and in Ford’s case the camshaft position sensor. If you have a timing chain that is worn or stretched it can cause a lot of problems.
The latest in Combination TPMS Tool Technology, the TECH400SD! Improving on Bartec’s widely used TPMS Diagnostic and Programming tool, the added features will certainly help Tire Shops and Repair Facilities build their success in TPMS!
The TECH400SD has market leading coverage for the diagnosis and repair of the TPMS of Domestic and Import vehicles. Through its uniquely robust OBD cable, the TECH400SD can diagnose problems and reset the TPMS control module of Asian makes such as Nissan, Honda, Subaru and Toyota. Also, because the TECH400SD is an activation tool, it can quickly activate the TPMS Sensors during a domestic car relearn on such makes as GM and Ford.
Lisle Tool 22100 New Duramax Flywheel Locking Tool! How to Remove Harmonic Balancer
Lisle Tool just released its newest automotive specialty tool. This tool is the 22100 Flywheel Locking Tool. This tool is a new specialty tool released by Lisle Tool. This tool is among the great automotive tools. It makes changing a water pump and removing the harmonic balancer on the 6.6 liter Duramax truck equipped with an Allison automatic transmission a breeze. The new tool comes with everything you need to remove the harmonic
How to diagnose and replace a faulty O2 sensor using a Fluke 233/a multimeter
With gas mileage a major concern of many people today it is smart to know when you should replace your O2 sensor.
An O2 sensor or oxygen sensor sends a signal to the PCM or Powertrain Control Module in your vehicle and lets it know how much oxygen is in your exhaust. The O2 sensor is the main source of input on the PCM control of fuel. The O2 sensor can be misleading to the PCM however. If the O2 sensor is not functioning properly your vehicle can be running extremely rich, causing your vehicle to lack power and have a decrease in fuel mileage. The O2 sensor can also cause your vehicle to be running lean and can cause a dangerous situation for your vehicle engine.
A video by Eric the car guy
Cooling systems are vital to any car running correctly, and are often time mis-diagnosed. This is because a lot of technicians today over think it, and often times forget to check the little things. This article is aimed at the backyard mechanic or everyday do it yourselfer. It will help you to understand how to properly pressure test your vehicles cooling system. This is one of the simplest, yet most effective tests for diagnosing a cooling system.
How to test your battery, alternator, and starter all in a few simple steps 
This article will discuss another way to test your starter when compared to the previous article, and it will also show you a simple way to test your battery and alternator accurately. This procedure is extremely simple and you will only need a few special tools. This procedure will help make sure that you correctly diagnose your vehicle.
Coolant Flush tools Uview 570000 Robinair 75700
How to properly flush your cooling system manually
Your vehicle’s cooling system can become corroded after years of use. This corrosion occurs from the minerals in your coolant collecting inside your cooling system. Some other damage may occur over time due to old age of your vehicle’s cooling system. Another damaging factor could be that your vehicle has some sort of mechanical malfunction which damaged the cooling system.
Working on hybrid vehicles
With the new trend in vehicles being better mpgs, it is eminent that there will be more hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are similar to regular vehicles, but they do however require some extra caution and special tools to work on them.
The main problem with hybrid vehicles is that a lot of shops do not know how to correctly work on them. This article will be aimed more for the shop, or the backyard mechanic who really knows what they are doing. When it comes to hybrids SAFETY is number one. These vehicles use extremely high voltage to run their electric motors. This is what makes knowing what you are doing extremely vital, or else you could end up hurt or worse dead.
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