Technicians debate using the min/max function of a digital voltmeter to test the battery and charging system on a customer’s vehicle to determine if the alternator has failed. Who is correct?
Why a compressor clutch doesn’t engage, and tips to find the cause quickly.
You may be surprised at how diesels have made a name for themselves in motorsports.
When a customer rolls into your shop and asks for a “tune-up,” what’s your first reaction?
Many high-end scan tools come with a capable digital storage oscilloscope. Time to put that tool to work.
And the most misdiagnosed.
Diagnosing the cause of a battery drain can be a challenge today.
Grab a generic OBD-II scan tool and take these first steps to turn it off and keep it off.
You don’t need an expensive scan tool to diagnose the cause of an illuminated check engine light.
Formal education teaches you theory and the real world teaches you the rest.
It might be time to rethink oil changes.
Understanding how voltage is used in an electrical circuit can help your troubleshooting.
Just because it says “DOT 4” on the bottle doesn’t mean it’s the correct DOT 4 for the vehicle.