March 2020
Emission Control: It’s a Gas!
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Editor’s Report
Some positive news on the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, more evidence that the internal combustion engine is not dead, plus MOTOR announces a new way to purchase its repair manuals.
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Trouble Shooter
When a vehicle needs repair, diagnosing the problem may be the easiest step in the process. Devising a solution that meets the needs of all parties involved can be much harder.
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Foreign Service
Don’t toss out the next damaged multifuse assembly that requires replacement. A few minutes of your time will repurpose it into a helpful short-circuit diagnostic tool.
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Eye on Electronics
The true autonomous vehicle may use ground-penetrating radar and short-wave infrared cameras, or communicate with smart lane marker dots. The upshot: Vehicles see when drivers can't.
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Running Hot & Cold: CTS Diagnosis
The coolant temperature sensor is a primary input for all engine management systems. To achieve an expedient system diagnosis, its functional accuracy must be confirmed at the outset.
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Shop Smarts: Slow Day Strategies
Even the most successful shops occasionally experience slow days. What sets them apart are the strategies they use to get the shop humming again, with the least amount of downtime.
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NewsBreak
Research identifies challenges in 2020 for independent shops, new Federated videos highlight the value of routine maintenance, Wells VE launches “Go Tech” technical training resource, plus other news of interest to shop owners and technicians.
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F.Y.I.
Short, easily digested items about companies' new brochures, programs and promotions that shop owners and technicians should know about.
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Tools of the Trade
Manufacturers' newly introduced tools, equipment, parts and services that help shop owners run their business more profitably and allow technicians to diagnose and fix vehicles quicker and more accurately.
Engine Service