Six Steps To An Easy and Safe Vehicle Setup
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
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?
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
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
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.