May 2020
Sensible Start-Up Tool Strategies
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Editor’s Report
While the COVID-19 pandemic roiled America, countless organizations stepped up to provide support to businesses like yours that are key to helping keep our country rolling.
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Trouble Shooter
PTFE seals are one change that was made by manufacturers to reduce engine friction. Normally long-lasting, these seals require special handling when they need replacement.
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Foreign Service
Last month, Dan detailed the operation of Nissan’s IPDM. He’s back to explain how its self-test capability can be used to simplify electrical diagnosis, without a scan tool.
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Eye on Electronics
Electronics and technology make cars safer, more efficient, more crash-resistant…if they’re installed. Now driver assist electronics are about to become more universal, even on entry trim lines.
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Communication Protocols: A Work in Progress
Network communication protocols are constantly evolving, as older protocols would be no match for newer vehicle capabilities (like ADAS). This can make for ‘interesting’ diagnostic challenges.
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Shop Smarts: Critical Self-Examination Yields Results
Key performance indicators aren’t helpful on just an occasional basis. Auditing our numbers daily or weekly helps us refocus, redirect or lean into what’s going on at the shop.
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NewsBreak
Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper name 2020 Tech of the year, significant new coverage for Snap-on software, ASE extends deadlines due to COVID-19, plus other news of interest to shop owners and technicians.
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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.
Tools & Equipment