http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/Technical/Article/list/42037 SearchAutoparts.com offers technical automotive information and more. Subscribe to one of our many publications today. 2009-11-21T18:49:10Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/EcoBoost-engine-attracts-younger-buyers-Ford-repor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641873?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 EcoBoost(TM) engine technology is driving younger, more affluent customers to Ford showrooms, the automaker reports. And many of these buyers are hot to trade in their competitive-make vehicles to get their hands on one equipped with the fuel-efficient direct-injection turbocharged EcoBoost engine. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/641873null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Mercedes-Benz-debuts-ML450-HYBRID-4MATIC/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641872?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Mercedes-Benz has launched the innovative ML450 HYBRID, the first European full hybrid vehicle to be offered in the U.S. Featuring V8-like power with four-cylinder fuel economy, the ML450 HYBRID features two electric motors and a 275-hp V6 gasoline engine that work together to provide impressive hybrid power, fuel economy of 21 miles per gallon around town and 24 mpg on the highway. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/641872null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Mobil-1-endorsed-as-oil-for-the-Cadillac-Escalade-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641878?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 ExxonMobil reports that Mobil 1 has been selected as the factory- and service-fill endorsed motor oil for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, the first-ever, full-size luxury sports utility vehicle to feature hybrid powertrain technology. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/641878null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/Summit-releases-mobile-phone-app-for-body-shops/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639493?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 A new mobile phone application from Summit Mobile Solutions, a division of Summit Software Solutions, could help drive new business to collision shops by providing them with immediate notifications from customers when they are in an accident. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/452009/639493null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/SPX-hosting-Webinar-next-week/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639241?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 SPX is hosting a free one hour Webinar next week to help technicians improve their diagnostics skills. The Webinar will cover the Pegisys, graphing, bidirectional control, Mode 6, Direct Hit and scope usage. The Webinar is Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639241null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+AAPEX/Get-ready-to-talk-to-vehicles-outside-your-shop-so/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638936?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 LAS VEGAS ? Vehicle connectivity is becoming more and more common, so you better be ready to prepare your customers for what?s coming down the pike and get them ready to be able to watch it live in their shops. Mike Blicher, business development director of automotive, commercial and military markets for Immersion Corp., says in fact, some people will be buying their vehicles based more on their connectivity than anything else. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/638936null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Diagnosing-hard-start-complaints-begins-with-findi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641562?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 For years, contemporary wisdom said to let the spark jump ¼ inch, and if you had that much spark, it was enough. But spark can jump that far in sea-level air pressure and still not have enough pop. Finding the spark is the place to start with hard starts. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641562null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Motor-oil-has-rich-past-before-you-pour-it-into-en/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636259?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 ORLANDO ? There?s a lot that goes into that oil that you?re using in today?s vehicles long before you pour it into an engine in they shop. Five oil company leaders told those who use their oils on a daily basis just what goes into being factory-approved as well as staying ahead of oil technologies during WORLDPAC?s oil panel at its first supplier training and expo Friday in Orlando. 2009-10-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/636259null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/UL-developing-first-safety-standards-for-electric-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635282?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has announced a new set of requirements for indoor/outdoor cord sets for electric vehicles, which will help manufacturers produce safer, more efficient electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids as production demands continue to surge. 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/635282null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/No-start-means-a-mad-boss/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635494?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 One vehicle experiencing no start in Michigan has an auto shop boss pretty upset. A Michigan technician is looking for any help to solve this no start situation on a 2003 Nissan Sentra Xe (Engine: 1.8; Transmission: automatic). 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/635494null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Drivability/The-engine-doctor-will-see-you-now/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633297?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 The miss was just barely apparent at idle. As soon as the throttle plate was opened, even slightly, the miss went away. Out on the road, the engine performed perfectly at any speed, under any load. The culprit turned out to be a burnt exhaust valve on the rear bank of this Chrysler minivan causing just a slight loss of compression, but I didn't find it until I had nearly exhausted all other possibilities. 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/422009/633297null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Drivability/Maintaining-engine-health/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633346?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Taking care of engines starts with verifying the engine's overall health. It's an easy way to lead into misfire diagnosis and troubleshooting engine performance problems that have no related codes recorded. 2009-10-12T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/422009/633346null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CCC-to-hold-salvage-subrogation-discussion-at-CIEC/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633471?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 CCC Information Services will discus the reach of its solutions into the subrogation and salvage segments as part of its presentation at the Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) Inaugural Implementation Conference on Oct. 13. 2009-10-12T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/422009/633471null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Misfire-on-No-2/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632046?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 A Master Tech at a California shop reports he is having some misfire problems with a 1999 Ford Ranger (Engine: 4.0; Transmission: manuel). After changing the spark plugs, there's still a misfire on No. 2. 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/632046null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Outside-forces-put-their-weight-on-automotive-indu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630175?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 It's a new day for the American automobile industry. In order to obtain loans from the federal government that were needed for immediate survival, the new Chrysler Corporation is now partially owned by Fiat SpA as part of an arrangement worked out in federal bankruptcy court. In similar court actions, New General Motors is now partly (temporarily) owned by the federal government. The United Auto Workers union is now part owner of both companies. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630175null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Troubleshooting/TSBs-and-Recall-information/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630167?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Some of the latest technical service bulletins and safey recalls in the automotive industry. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630167null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Troubleshooting/Getting-the-lowdown-on-suspension-lowering-for-Cor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630166?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Getting ground-hugging stance on a vehicle used to be a low-tech affair, sometimes consisting of merely cutting a coil out of spring with a blowtorch. While this backyard procedure might have achieved the look, the ride and handling often were negatively impacted, sometimes to the point of becoming downright hazardous. Times have changed, and so have suspensions, especially on sophisticated sports cars like the Corvette. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630166null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Troubleshooting-power-windows/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630171?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 A window that won't roll back up is not the only power window complaint you may face. Other common faults are windows that only move partially through their travel before grinding to a halt, work in one direction only or no longer respond to their auto up/down feature. A few simple checks, however, can often quickly and successfully locate the cause of these common problems. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630171/electrical_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Which-antifreeze-is-right-for-the-vehicles-you-ser/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630165?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Remember the old days when antifreeze was antifreeze? No matter which brand you chose, the color was green and the formula was glycol-based and contained silicates as corrosion inhibitors. You mixed the antifreeze 50/50 with water and poured it in the radiator. As the engine operated, the antifreeze would perform its primary duties of carrying heat to the radiator, preventing freezing (hence the name) and protecting against corrosion in the cooling system. Simply change the antifreeze at the prescribed service interval and life was simple. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630165/underhood_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Wells-Manufacturing-launches-Web-site-to-help-diag/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630256?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 The Technical Services team at Wells Manufacturing, L.P. has launched the automotive service industry?s first free comprehensive, Web-based diagnostic guide covering every popular ABS (anti-lock brake system) trouble code on domestic, Asian and European vehicles manufactured since 1996. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630256null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Determining-the-missing-elements-in-misfires/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630169?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Misfires are a common drivability issue. If the misfire rate exceeds the programmed threshold, the Engine Control Module (ECM) will record the problem and turn on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). Misfires occur when the combustion process is not as it should be. Any factor, therefore, that affects this process is suspect when it comes to diagnosis. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630169/drivability_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Parking-brakes-are-necessities-on-some-vehicles-as/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630174?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 For many drivers, parking brakes are an afterthought — if they're thought of — and that's not good. This too-often overlooked system serves an important purpose. That purpose has nothing to do with emergencies; banish the term "emergency brake" from your vocabulary! The parking brake is there to keep a stopped car where the driver put it, either by itself or backing up the transmission. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630174/undercar_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Putting-time-and-money-into-older-vehicles/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630176?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 My spare ride is a 1980 model Ford pickup with a 300 straight six. While I enjoy tinkering with cars and trucks at work with my students, having to fix one of my own when it breaks is like having to repair the lawn mower when it's time to cut the grass. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630176null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/More-studies-of-advanced-diagnostics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630173?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Welcome back for part two of advanced circuit diagnostics. We are going to take a look at some live scope captures taken from circuit defects installed on a test board. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630173/scope_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Superchips-receives-CARBEPA-certification-for-gas-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629929?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Superchips announces that it has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for a wide range of Ford, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler gasoline-powered vehicles. The receipt of CARB Executive Orders means the products comply with CARB standards to be 50-state emissions legal. 2009-09-30T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/629929null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Web-site-pulls-together-new-pulley-technology-info/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628957?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 A comprehensive new Web site reportedly can help automotive parts professionals and technicians avoid expensive comebacks associated with the use of the wrong alternator pulley technology on late-model vehicles. 2009-09-25T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628957null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Purolator-offers-tips-for-educating-DIYers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628927?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Educating do-it-yourselfers will be essential in assuring a viable future for automotive DIY maintenance and repair, according to David Sholtis, vice president for Filtration Americas, a business unit of Robert Bosch LLC. 2009-09-25T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628927null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/New-recycled-rubber-tire-compound-moves-from-the-l/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628386?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Rubber recycler Magnum D?Or Resources, Inc. of Quebec and Colorado, in conjuction with SRI Corp., is reporting that a light truck tire made from the new Magnum/SRI ?Next Generation Revolutionary Custom Compound? has successfully been produced. 2009-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628386null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/TRW-announces-up-to-50-percent-weight-reduction-in/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/626962?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. is presenting its latest passenger and curtain airbag modules designed to reduce weight by up to 50 percent compared with previous generations and provide several further advantages. The weight saving has been achieved by using advanced materials and production processes in addition to optimizing the design of the module. 2009-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/382009/626962null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Audi-reveals-the-purely-electric-e-tron/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/626963?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Audi presents a highlight of the IAA 2009: the e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system. Four motors ? two each at the front and rear axles ? drive the wheels, making the concept car a true quattro. 2009-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/382009/626963null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/New-Mercedes-to-feature-TRW-Automotive-Delivers-fu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625865?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. will supply Daimler AG with a newly enhanced Motor Pump Unit as part of the Electrically Powered Hydraulic Steering system (EPHS) on selected new Mercedes-Benz models. 2009-09-14T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/372009/625865null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Electric-Car-Co-rolling-out-new-electric-vehicle-m/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624926?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 While the major car companies are focused on building hybrids, the Electric Car Co. is taking a different approach. The company reports it has designed and built what it believes is the perfect car for the daily commuter. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/372009/624926null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Chasing-down-vehicle-noises-can-be-elusive-work/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622220?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 There's a lot going on between the road we're traveling and the hood of our cars, and with all the dynamics related to brakes, suspension, steering and wind turbulence, noise-hunting isn't for the lazy or faint-hearted. But what do you charge someone for chasing a noise that can sometimes gobble up most of the day? 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/622220/undercar_thumbnail.gif http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/622220/undercar_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/The-war-of-horsepower-is-over/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622218?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Earlier this year, AMG chiec Volker Mornhinweg declared the "war of horsepower" is over. This is a bit like Bob Dylan declaring there are no more songs to be written; if it's really true, he's got nothing left to do and we're all poorer for it. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/622218null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Temperature-control-systems-can-get-out-of-control/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622222?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 The Dodge Stratus came to us with three primary concerns, and Ethan tackled the MIL concern first. But there was a PO128 code, and we found that the thermostat had literally broken. But other vehicles were not as easy to fix. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/622222/mag_thumbnail.gif http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/622222/mag_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Troubleshooting/Going-way-beyond-straight-Hemi-HP/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622219?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 There's an old truism in the automotive business that horsepower is what sells, but torque is what moves the car. Well, offering a supercharger actually gives you a dramatic power-adder that can raise the performace of both a customer's vehicle and your shop revenues. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/622219null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Airflow-maintenance-can-keep-engines-performing-th/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622221?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 The term "tune-up" is becoming an endangered species among automotive technicians. As emission standards tighten, new vehicles require progressively less drivability-related maintenance. With today's cars, a technician might have to replace the spark plugs at 100,000 miles but would not have to do any other required maintenance on the ignition system. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/622221/underhood_thumbnail.gif http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/622221/underhood_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Re-flashing-requires-proper-training-equipment/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622312?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Drivability problems used to be caused by spark plugs, wires, timing or fuel delivery problems. Today, they can stem from the ECM/PCM. 2009-08-31T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/622312null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Motor-oil-knowledge-spread-around-Dallas-technicia/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622254?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 In August, more than 40 Dallas-area technicians learned more about motor oil when they attended another stop on the Motor Oil Matters Tour. 2009-08-31T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/622254null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Envia-Systems-wins-award-for-electric-vehicle-batt/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621727?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Envia Systems, which makes high performance, low cost energy storage solutions using lithium-ion batteries and is a partner of Argonne National Laboratory, is the recipient of an R&D 100 award for its lithium-ion battery for plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs). 2009-08-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/621727null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/USPS-testing-Azure-Dynamics-electric-hybrid-vehicl/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621708?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 The United States Postal Service has added Azure Dynamics Corporation'sBalance(TM) Hybrid Electric vehicle to its fleet. The USPS operates the largest civilian vehicle fleet in the world with more than 220,000 vehicles traveling more than 1.2 billion miles a year. USPS consistently looks for opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of its fleet while also lowering operating cost, and is testing the Azure product to advance both efforts. 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/621708null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Continental-Corp-releases-mid-range-radar-for-any-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621724?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 The development by Continental of a new mid-range radar reinforces the company's strategy of making advanced driver assistance systems available to smaller vehicle categories as soon as possible, the company reports. Until recently, technologies such as the intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system were mostly found in the premium segment vehicles. This new sensor generation will go into series production in 2011. 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/621724null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/TIA-offers-to-administer-proposed-federal-Tire-Fue/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621083?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) embarks upon creating a Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information Program, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) contends that ?as one of the world?s leading authorities on tires and wheels, TIA believes they are the best entity to run this program.? 2009-08-25T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/621083null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/VW-Audi-announce-voluntary-recalls/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620788?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Audi of America and Volkswagen of America have started voluntary recalls for multiple models in each car make. 2009-08-24T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/342009/620788null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/USLD-lubricity/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620758?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 While ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel is required for MY2007 and newer diesel-powered on-highway vehicles, it can be used in any diesel engine. As mentioned in my previous post, emissions of any diesel will be reduced by switching from LSD to ULSD. However, there are some important considerations that the diesel technician should be aware of when making this switch. 2009-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/342009/620758null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Electrical+-+Professional+Technician/Owning-A-DSO/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620771?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 During the last 10 years, I?ve worked in a variety of shops and, to date, have been the only tech that owned a DSO. When techs see it in use for the first time, they invariably ask what I?m doing and why ? and then ask if they should own a scope of their own. While most have been capable of repairing problems without one, let me share a few examples of why they could have accomplished the same thing in less time and with more assurance their repair would be the correct one. 2009-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/342009/620771null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/IHHS-safety-rating-shows-smartfortwo-has-strongest/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620474?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 The 2009 smart fortwo reportedly has the ?strongest roof? among competing micro and mini cars, according to research released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). 2009-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/342009/620474null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Ohio-Technical-Colleges-fleet-of-alternative-fuel-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/616596?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 The Alternative Fuel program at Ohio Technical College has more than doubled its fleet of technologically advanced training vehicles to 15 applications, including gas-electric hybrids, hydrogen, compressed natural gas, bio-diesel, propane, methanol, ethanol and garbage-powered vehicles.   2009-08-06T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/322009/616596null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/TIA-provides-tire-dealers-with-customer-care-tips/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/616462?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 With summer in full swing, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) is offering tire care tips to share with your customers as drivers take advantage of the warm weather to accomplish some much-needed maintenance for their cars while also gearing up to embark upon vacation road trips. 2009-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/322009/616462null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Knowing-your-needs-will-help-you-find-the-right-sc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/616094?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 One of the most common questions asked on the iATN Tools and Equipment forum is "What is the best scan tool?" Unfortunately, there is no one answer to this question. The choices seem limitless, with numerous aftermarket offerings as well as those offered by the OEMs. Choosing the one right for you is dependent on several factors. By taking the time to ask yourself a few pointed questions and doing a little homework, you?ll end up with the tooling you need to take care of your needs as well as those of your customers. Here are a few topics to consider before investing your hard earned dollars. 2009-08-04T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/322009/616094null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Diagnosing-and-repairing-NVLD-systems-can-present-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615203?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Chrysler's NVLD, or Natural Vacuum Leak Detection, system was first introduced in 2002 as an alternative to its Leak Detection Pump (LDP) method for the onboard testing of the evaporative emissions system. In an automotive application, the fuel system is sealed when the vehicle is in a key off condition. The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the state of a switch contained within the NVLD assembly. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/312009/615203/drivability_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Servicing-the-2006-Mazda-3/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615207?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Introduced in 2004 as a replacement for the 323, sales of the Mazda3 have increased steadily over the years, so there are more later models on the road. Except for adding variable valve timing to the smaller engine and an optional 5-speed automatic transmission, mechanical changes over the years have been few. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/312009/615207null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Water-pump-leaks-wreak-havoc-on-minivans-system/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615208?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Today's transversely mounted V6 engines are stuffed in really tight engine compartments, particularly in minivans, and handling heat on those platforms is always a serious concern. A healthy emission-friendly engine generally needs to run no cooler than 200 degrees F and not much above 230. With that in mind, it's quite interesting that some electric cooling fans don't even kick in before the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor reads nearly 230. That's a pretty tight temperature window, and little things can upset the balance. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/312009/615208null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Troubleshooting/TSBs-and-Recall-information/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615209?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Some of the latest technical service bulletins and safey recalls in the automotive industry. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/312009/615209null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Troubleshooting/Tuning-the-chassis-can-solve-the-handling-mystery/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615199?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Just as tuning your customer's engine can make a dramatic impact on performance, so too can tuning the chassis. As an analogy, you could compare a car to a professional boxer. The level of conditioning needed to win in the arena is not merely power and speed — you also need agility and endurance. In automotive terms, that would involve properly setting up the suspension. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/312009/615199null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Dont-miss-on-the-misfire-graph/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615200?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 The Ford IDS is a PC-based factory scan tool software package that utilizes a Vehicle Communication Module (VCM), an interface to connect a PC to the vehicle's Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC). The IDS has become a very popular purchase in aftermarket repair shops for good reason. This month we will look at one of the most useful features this tool has — the LIVE misfire graph. This feature, while very useful, is often misunderstood because of the way the information is presented and graphed. Let's try and clear this up. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/312009/615200/scope_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Dont-let-ignition-systems-fool-you/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615196?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Ignition systems are sneaky little beasts. Diagnosing them correctly can be tough, because components often fail only under certain conditions, or act up intermittently. Off the car, they may look and test out fine but cause problems anyway. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/312009/615196/underhood_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Automotive-lighting-improving-safety-for-everyone/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615204?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Not only has vehicle exterior bulb technology reached new levels, so has reflector technology. New computer designs allow smaller housings, acting more like a projection lens rather than a mirror reflector. This allows designers to precisely focus the lighting pattern for better nighttime visibility 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/312009/615204/electrical_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Freeze-Frame-blues/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615205?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Most people consider diagnostics the biggest challenge in automotive repair. This has been true since the days when a technician's diagnosis relied mostly on finely-tuned senses and years of experience. But unless it's a mechanical malfunction, the things we can see, hear or feel are not the most common clues on today's cars. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/312009/615205null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/BorgWarner-optimizes-turbo-technology-for-Fiat-eng/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613400?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 BorgWarner has designed an optimally tuned turbocharger for Fiat Powertrain Technologies' (FPT) new high-torque, 1.8-liter direct-injection gasoline engine. Providing excellent response in the lower engine speed range, the innovative BorgWarner turbocharger design allows the engine to achieve a maximum torque of 320 Nm at 1400 rpm - a worldwide benchmark - while eliminating the mechanical compressor required by standard turbochargers. The result: a less expensive, less complex design that offers improved fuel economy without sacrificing pull-away dynamics. 2009-07-24T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/302009/613400null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Natural-gas-bill-passes-House/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/612662?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 The House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 1622 that will move along the process of bringing more natural gas vehicles into the mainstream. 2009-07-22T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/302009/612662null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Fiber-used-for-bullet-proof-vests-resists-puncture/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/611443?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 It puts a sturdy snap in a snare drum?s beat, produces good vibrations as a woodwind?s reed and can stop a speeding bullet when woven into a vest. Known as Kevlar, the lightweight para-aramid synthetic fiber is said to be five times stronger than steel. Developed in 1965 by DuPont scientist Stephanie Kwolek, Kevlar was first used commercially in the 1970s as a replacement for steel in racing tires. Since then, engineers at Goodyear and DuPont have collaborated on expanding its mobile applications. 2009-07-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/292009/611443null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Vehicle-lift-inspections-begin-with-asking-the-rig/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/609541?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 When considering who to have come in and inspect your shop's lifts, there are important questions to ask and information to ascertain to make sure the process is completed correctly. 2009-07-09T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/282009/609541null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Certified+Technicians/Quick-test-of-ECM-grounds/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/608850?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 You all already know how important it is for an ECM/PCM (or any other control module, for that matter) to have a good power supply and good grounds. Typically, grounds fail at their point of connection, and testing these ground connections can be made a little easier using this tip. 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/282009/608850/ecm_thumbnail.gif http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/282009/608850/ecm_main.gif http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/282009/608850/ecm_flash.gif REMOTE http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Certified+Technicians/Chasing-elusive-vehicle-body-water-leaks/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606937?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Water management is a wonderful thing that we take for granted until it doesn't work right. Harness grommets can become unseated and give water a path. A wire harness with a tape breach in the upper side can carry water to a place inside the car where the harness droops and drips water on the carpet. Then there are convertible tops. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/262009/606937null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Certified+Technicians/Communication-breakdown-with-a-PCM/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606934?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 This month, we will discuss an often overlooked cause of loss of communication with a powertrain control module (PCM). Many techs have been trained to first check a non-communicating module for proper power feeds and grounds. In addition, techs were taught to verify defect-free communication wires to the PCM and to check for short circuits in all the output solenoids the PCM controls. If all four of those requirements are met, they should replace the module. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/262009/606934/scopescan_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Shock-absorbers-are-responsible-for-more-than-smoo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606933?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Inspecting shock absorbers correctly is actually very simple. Start by looking for fluid leaks. While some "sweating" on the side the tube doesn't indicate a problem, oil dripping out is a sign of failure. There are other things to look for, as well as the correct way to perform a bounce test when diagnosing shock and strut problems. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/262009/606933/undercar_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/The-Evolution-of-Power-Steering/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606938?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Steering assist and control is one of the many systems we have sseen continually change and evolve over the years. All fo the OEMs have invested millions of dollars into the advancement of steering controls. Whatever the age of the system or how advanced it might seem, regular inspection and maintenance is the common factor they all share and need to work properly. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/262009/606938/ma0709_gearinstall_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Taking-a-closer-look-at-how-Ford-does-EGR/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606939?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 The use of exhaust gas recirculation to assist in emissions control is common to most manufacturers. These systems all cool combustion chamber temperatures to reduce the emissions of oxides of nitrogen, or NOx. Their function is similar. Burned gasses exiting the combustion chamber are metered back to the intake, either through a common passage or through individual, cylinder specific, passages. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/262009/606939/drivability_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Research-predicts-more-than-5-million-electric-veh/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/605780?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 As plug-in hybrid and other electric vehicles begin shipping in volume starting in 2010, a robust new infrastructure will be required for charging access at home, at work and around town. By 2015, the global installed base of charge points will surpass 5 million with cumulative equipment revenues of $6.5 billion, according to a new report from Pike Research. 2009-06-24T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/262009/605780null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Certified+Technicians/A-California-Dodge-offers-a-few-lessons-in-electri/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606117?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Diagnosing circuits operated by a control module is not as hard as many techs think. Like any diagnostic situation, it all comes down to understanding how the module operates. Control modules are computers programmed to carry out specific functions. In order to carry out their programming, they need information. And the importance of diagnosing this came to light with a 2005 Dodge Stratus SXT. 2009-06-24T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/262009/606117null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/SKF-offers-tips-for-proper-bearing-cleaning-and-ma/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604693?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 A recent technical bulletin by SKF provides information for properly cleaning and maintaining bearings. Proper bearing cleaning can mean the difference between good performance and bearing failure. If cleaning is done improperly, the bearing, shaft or housing may become damaged, creating a more costly repair job. 2009-06-19T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/252009/604693null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/New-telematics-technology-unveiled/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601460?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 UIE Automotive this week unveiled its new myCar mobile technology, a telematics program that enables automakers, their supply base and dealer networks to instantly and immediately respond to a consumer's vehicle needs and update, add or extend services and applications. 2009-06-04T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/232009/601460null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Working-on-todays-hybrid-vehicles/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601634?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 It turns out that hybrid electrical vehicles have enough in common with conventional vehicles that you can start doing basic hybrid maintenance with a minimal investment. This cwould be the first step before taking on more specialized hybrid system repair. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/232009/601634/underhood_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Certified+Technicians/TSBs-and-Recall-information/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601630?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Some of the latest technical service bulletins and safey recalls in the automotive industry. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/232009/601630null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Fuel-injection-technologies-come-full-circle/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601629?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 I just found an old photograph I shot in a museum. It shows a fuel injector protruding into the combustion chamber of a cutaway engine. Things I've seen and learned since that day have made this old picture tell a new story that explains how an old technology has come full circle. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/232009/601629null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Servicing-the-2006-Mitsubishi-Raider-XLS/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601888?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Introduced in 2006, the Raider is a Dodge Dakota chassis and drivetrain under a Mitsubishi body. Both the LS and XLS versions are well-equipped, and the XLS DuroCross comes standard with a trailer tow package. Full-time AWD is optional. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/232009/601888null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Electronic-Stability-Control-is-here-to-stay/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601640?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is a further refinement of the orginal Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). In the wake of governmental and public outcry, the NHTSA proposed a new rule requring this on all vehicles by 2012. Modern ESC systems are completely autonomous units and understanding their service is key. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/232009/601640/undercar_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Certified+Technicians/Understanding-systems-build-diagnostic-plans/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601638?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Scan tool manufacturers on bothe the aftermarket and OEM sides have stepped up to the place to make diagnostics more efficient. But understanding how systems work will help you in your diagnosis of vehicle problems. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/232009/601638/scopeandscan_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Certified+Technicians/Increasing-truck-fuel-capacity-can-pay-for-itself/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601632?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 We've seen some fairly broad swings in fuel prices over the last year or so. That simple fact alone means there are several good reasons for increasing the fuel capacity of a diesel pickup. With a larger tank, a customer can shop around for the best price on fuel, and saving a few extra cents per gallon can really add up over time, even offsetting the cost of the tank. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/232009/601632null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Technical/Electronic-networking-a-necessity-driving-vehicle-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601631?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Effective with the 2008 model year, the communication standard for emissions related computers is CAN. Even this protcol has been around for a while and is not limited to engine control. Whether you focus on drivability issues or HVAC repair, brakes or entertainment systems, CAN bus diagnosis lies in your future. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/232009/601631/electrical_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Certified+Technicians/Fixing-jobs-other-shops-couldnt/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601637?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 One of the niftiest things about opening the hood on a car that has been at several other shops is that in many cases, they've done all the hard work for you. Be that as it may, it's wise to gather the data that you know is pertinent and come to your own conclusions. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/232009/601637/mag_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/MAHLE-Clevite-releases-gasket-replacement-training/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600022?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 MAHLE Clevite Inc. is offering technical information regarding gasket replacement for GM LS series engines. 2009-05-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/222009/600022null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Kyocera-puts-solar-panels-on-Toyota-Prius/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598913?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Kyocera Corporation is supplying solar modules for the new Toyota Prius solar ventilation system, an optional feature for the hybrid car model, which earlier this month was unveiled in Japan. 2009-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/212009/598913null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/DENSO-develops-first-passenger-vehicle-AC-compress/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598912?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 DENSO Corporation has developed the world?s first passenger vehicle air conditioning system that uses ejector technology. The ejector, which is a small refrigerant injector, contributes to an overall reduction in power consumption. 2009-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/212009/598912null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Autopromotec/Future-on-display-at-Autopromotec/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598927?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 BOLOGNA, Italy -- An all-electric all terrain vehicle, hybrid retrofitted racecars and clutch-free engine shifting are part of a new exhibit at this year?s Autopromotec trade show. 2009-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/212009/598927null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Green-Star-tests-PHEV/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598573?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Green Star Products, Inc. reports that preliminary testing of its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) has been successfully completed at the Corbin Motor Speedway in Kentucky. 2009-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/212009/598573null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/A-new-look-at-vehicle-engine-technology/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598487?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 New engines like the Scuderi Split Cycle may look conventional from the outside, but inside is a whole different story. 2009-05-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/202009/598487/engineflash_flash.gif HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/New-study-finds-use-of-Advanced-High-Strength-Stee/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598136?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 DETROIT - In a study released by the Automotive Applications Council of AISI's Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), researchers with Ducker Worldwide estimate the use of advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) in 2009 model year light vehicles increased by more than four percent of total body weight from 2007, with the average weight per vehicle decreasing by 163 pounds. 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/202009/598136null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Business+Basics/Understanding-new-vehicle-technologies-key-to-prof/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/596934?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 CHICAGO -- Bill Haas doubts that you'll see a Mercedes Benz SLR Coupe in your shop or get a call for parts from a shop customer anytime soon. But Haas says this automotive technology will be seen on other vehicles and is important to grasp. He discussed a variety of technologies in his presentation "Vehicle Technology: You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet" during the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS). 2009-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/192009/596934null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Telematics-still-an-option-for-repair-shops-to-con/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/596366?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 With all the news centered around the automotive industry right now, telematics isn?t as talked about as it once was. But the electronic topic is still a possibility for the aftermarket to jump into and get some of the benefits dealerships are seeing from telematics services like OnStar, not to mention the consumer electronics aspects, says Ben Johnson, director, North American Product Development and Sales, Service and Education Products, Delphi. 2009-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/182009/596366null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Predictive-maintenance-key-opportunity-in-hybrid-s/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/596354?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 There are opportunities out there right now for you to take advantage of hybrids on the road, as long as you take the time to really learn the technology and look into predictive maintenance, something different from preventive maintenance. Mark Quarto says once you get the core information, there are revenue opportunities. He discussed "Advanced Technology Powertrains - Electric, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Systems: The Impact on the Automotive Aftermarket" during the Automotive Service Association's (ASA) Annual Convention. 2009-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/182009/596354null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Certified+Technicians/A-bevy-of-problems-with-Chevys/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595569?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 A Lexus SC300 came into our shop once with an oil leak that we identified as a power steering pressure line leak. The owner later brought in his mother's 1996 Chevy Blazer to have its engine worked on. From that Blazer to oil leaks in Chevy trucks, the author details a number of situations encountered on Chevys. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/182009/595569/mag_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Certified+Technicians/Electronics-take-the-place-of-hydraulics-in-automo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595566?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 A large number of vehicles on the road today still use some form of the first power steering systems. While a gear reduction or other design of simpple gear box was used early to aid in steering assist, the first real power steering systems used some form of hydraulics to multiple power sent from the driver to the steering components. That is changing now with electric power steering. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/182009/595566/undercar_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Certified+Technicians/Chrysler-CAN-Network-Diagnostics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595568?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Chrysler's Star Mobile PC-based scan tool offers a number of diagnostic functions, including a CAN-C Bus Test and Advanced LoC screen. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/182009/595568/scopescan_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Certified+Technicians/Catalytic-converters-not-always-the-problem-with-c/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595854?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 The catalytic converter is the emissions system's last chance to clean up exhaust gases before they reach the atmosphere. But the catalytic converter can only do so much, and there are two types of failures associated with catalytic converters: thermal and chemical. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/182009/595854/drivability_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Certified+Technicians/Voltage-drop-testing-will-catch-automotive-electri/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595567?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Problems in modern electrical systems can cause all sorts of complaints, from a taillight that doesn't work to an engine that runs poorly. But using voltage drop testing will help you diagnost these automotive problems. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/182009/595567/electrical_flash.gif XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/E-Clips-HTA-developing-hydrogen-oxygen-injection-s/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595155?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 E-Clips Energy Technologies, Inc. has signed a letter of intent with Hydrogen Technology Applications, Inc. (HTA) to co-develop a hydrogen-oxygen injection system to be used in gasoline internal combustion engines and marketed as a part of the Company's HHO product line. 2009-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/182009/595155null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Ricardo-contributes-in-converting-truck-to-electri/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595153?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Ricardo, Inc. is involved in a project to further advance technologies utilized in a plug-in hybrid utility truck. 2009-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/182009/595153null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Events/60-city-Earth-Day-tour-rolling-on-Michelin-X-One-w/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/594651?contextCategoryId=42037&ref=25 Coinciding with Earth Day, a 60-city ?Clean Air Green Tour? has started off on a mission to educate the public about the benefits of selecting products designed to lessen their impact on the environment. Michelin is among the road trip?s sponsors, which will cover 30,000 miles in a bio-diesel- and solar-powered bus riding on the company?s ecologically oriented X One wide single tires. 2009-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/172009/594651null HTML