Technicians

If you have discovered smaller and hotter brake systems on today’s vehicles, you aren’t alone.  In fact, it might be more of a trend than many technicians realize, according to insight Tony McKey recently shared with Motor Age readers. “There has been...

MOTOR Information Systems announced the release of five new modules for its information platform, e-Tech. These new modules will allow users to access information on a wide variety of parts and procedures. Each new module provides users with the ability to access a wealth...

Have you seen an increase in pothole-related chassis damage on automobiles during this brutal winter season? If so, the Gurus can help. Garage Gurus™, the first-of-its-kind national training platform, will hold its fourth Facebook Live event on Wednesday, April 4, at...

The Ingersoll Rand® 2850MAX 1” D-Handle Impact Wrench is the most powerful 1” pneumatic impact wrench in the Ingersoll Rand vehicle service portfolio. The 2850MAX has 2,100 foot-pounds of maximum reverse torque to loosen stubborn lug nuts with less effort...

Have you noticed lately that some of your customers’ engine oil levels are low even though the mileage interval has not been met? Well, you’re not alone, since many OEs have been using thinner viscosity oil for their new engine designs to meet the CAFÉ (...

It’s difficult to name a system on a newer vehicle that isn’t electronically regulated or controlled and that means, more than ever, that a malfunctioning charging system can affect the entire vehicle and not just affect the initial start-up. So when they do go...

Robinair has released new air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant databases that include charge amounts and component oil capacities for most vehicles model year 1997-2018. The databases, 34411-H, 34412-C and 34413-A were developed to provide the most up-to-date information...