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10 Reasons Why This is Not Your Grandfather’s Shop Anymore

10 Reasons Why This is Not Your Grandfather’s Shop Anymore

Jan 22, 2019 | Blogs, Bruce McDowell - Author, Education, Featured Article, General Interest

There are at least 10 reasons why “This is not your grandfather’s shop anymore”. In this series, we’ll have a look at some of the advances in the industry that have occurred over the years and how they have affected the way we do our jobs.

What You Need to Know About a MAP Sensor

What You Need to Know About a MAP Sensor

Jan 3, 2019 | Blogs, Powertrain Management, Sensors and Switches

The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor is used by the powertrain control module (PCM) to monitor intake manifold pressure. Since pressure is inversely proportional to vacuum, the PCM can also determine engine vacuum and load from the MAP sensor signal. In some...
Advantages of Exhaust Gas Recirculation

Advantages of Exhaust Gas Recirculation

Dec 13, 2018 | Blogs, Engine, Cooling and Exhaust

Since the early 1970s, some form of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system has been used to reduce harmful exhaust emissions in vehicles sold in North America. These EGR systems range from earlier versions that were operated simply by using ported engine vacuum to...
When to Replace the Transmission Fluid Filter

When to Replace the Transmission Fluid Filter

Dec 12, 2018 | Blogs, Featured Article, Transmission and Drivetrain

Transmission fluid filters are commonly known for keeping contaminants out of the transmission fluid. However, there are some types of problems which can affect the filters and prevent them from functioning properly. Listen for Excess Noise In case you hear any...
What is Truth?

What is Truth?

Nov 19, 2018 | Blogs, Bruce McDowell - Author, Education, Shop Management

We work in an industry where defining right and wrong can sometimes be challenging.

Is the A/C Needed During Winter?

Is the A/C Needed During Winter?

Nov 15, 2018 | Blogs, Heating and Air Conditioning

For most people, winter is usually the time of year when the A/C in their cars is kept at bay. Others think it is the period of the year when they have to stop running the A/C to increase its lifespan. But is this a good idea?

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