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Reasons for a Hot Battery After Driving

Reasons for a Hot Battery After Driving

Oct 4, 2016 | Engine, Cooling and Exhaust, Power and Ground Distribution, Starting and Charging, Tips

A working car battery will get warm after normal driving, due to engine heat and carrying a charge load. If your battery gets very hot, though, it may indicate that your charging system has some problems. On a weak battery the alternator may be working harder than...
Six Steps To An Easy and Safe Vehicle Setup

Six Steps To An Easy and Safe Vehicle Setup

Sep 26, 2016 | Education, General Interest, Shop Management, Tips

Here is a tech tip we found written by Peter Bowers, who is a contributor to Vehicle Service Pros. It covers 6 steps for shop management and safety. “Maintain a tidy shop. Clutter leads to accidents, so keep it clean. Know your capacity. Always double-check the...
Battery Maintenance Before Winter Weather

Battery Maintenance Before Winter Weather

Sep 19, 2016 | Power and Ground Distribution, Starting and Charging, Tips

Proper battery maintenance is critical, especially during winter months. Check for corrosion build up on terminal posts and cable ends and use a battery cleaning brush to remove any that has built up. Cleaning grease and corrosion from the surface of the battery is...
What Causes Alternator Failure?

What Causes Alternator Failure?

Sep 12, 2016 | Power and Ground Distribution, Starting and Charging, Tips

If your vehicle is experiencing charging problems, it is likely the alternator, but first eliminate other possibilities such as a loose or broken alternator belt or a blown fuse. Alternators, just like any other mechanical component on your vehicle, can fail due to use and age.

Wiper Blade A Lost Revenue

Wiper Blade A Lost Revenue

Sep 8, 2016 | Tips, Windows and Glass, Wiper and Washer Systems

The company recommends that drivers replace their wipers every six months or 6,000 miles, but found that 65 percent of those polled replace them only once a year, while 23 percent go two or three years without replacing their wipers.

Oxygen Sensor Codes

Oxygen Sensor Codes

Sep 6, 2016 | Powertrain Management, Sensors and Switches, Tips

An oxygen sensor code doesn’t always mean a bad O2 sensor. If the computer sets a soft code, this means the SES light doesn’t stay lit and chances are there is something affecting the mixture and the computer is throwing an O2 code.

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