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The Need For a Friction Plate

Mar 22, 2017 | Blogs, Powertrain Management, Transmission and Drivetrain

How A Clutch Works Just because there is no clutch pedal in a car with an automatic transmission, doesn’t mean that there isn’t a clutch. Clutches are not just associated with cars, either. If you have a chain saw or a go kart, they have clutches as well; although...

Toyota Coil on Plug Diagnosis

Mar 22, 2017 | Blogs, Education, Featured Article, Matt Shanahan - Author, Powertrain Management

While Toyota and Lexus have always been known as relatively reliable vehicles, they still suffer from ignition coil failures like any other manufacturer.

Oxygen Sensor Voltage Codes – Part 1

Mar 16, 2017 | Blogs, Engine, Cooling and Exhaust, Featured Article, Matt Shanahan - Author, Powertrain Management, Sensors and Switches

When diagnosing oxygen sensor codes, it is extremely important to focus on the code description when determining a diagnostic path. OBDII defines 36 O2 sensor codes, and there are many more on the manufacturer side. The first step is to determine what type of code the...

Efficient Engine Mechanical Diagnostics

Jan 24, 2017 | Blogs, Engine, Cooling and Exhaust, Featured Article, Matt Shanahan - Author, Powertrain Management, Sensors and Switches

Engine mechanical issues are becoming more common in our repair bays today, and they can be difficult to diagnose. Engines are built with more valves, camshafts and complex variable valve timing systems. All of these components fail, and there are very easy tests...