Technician Articles

Kit speeds EVAP leak detection on late models

Redline Detection, supplier of diagnostic leak detection technology, announced the launch of EasyConnect. Compatible with any smoke machine, the EasyConnect kit allows technicians to quickly hook up a smoke machine into an EVAP system for fast, accurate diagnostics...

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Tech webinar: Electronic System Diagnostic Strategies

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Friday, March 12 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Electronic System Diagnostic Strategies.” Whether an ECM, BCM, TCM or PCM, they all operate on similar...

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Plug and play: Is this your next tool chest?

New GSX Tool Chests and cabinets from Gearwrench incorporate the features demanded by professionals, and two of them feature a power strip and USB ports. "The last thing we ever want to see are pros shaking their heads in disappointment, so we built our new GSX...

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Auto Value launches technician sweepstakes

Auto Value has announced its 2021 New Ride Giveaway promotional sweepstakes began March 1. Two technicians will win a vehicle of their choice this spring. “Our grand prize winners will get to choose whether to cruise around in a suave new sports car, hit the dirt road...

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Webinar: Heavy-duty truck wheel inspection

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Friday, Feb. 26 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Heavy-Duty Truck Wheel End Inspection, Service and Installation.” This webinar, presented by Roger Maye of...

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Valvoline announces 2nd Annual Mechanics’ Month

Valvoline Canada Corp. — an international subsidiary of Valvoline Inc. , a U.S.-based, leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services – has announced the March launch of the brand’s 2nd Annual Mechanics’ Month. This 31-day campaign...

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Dorman introduces master window switch assemblies

Dorman is introducing several newly manufactured master window switch assemblies for millions of aging Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC SUVs and pickup trucks. Part numbers include 901-075, 920-020, 920-023, 920-024. Each of these switches features Dorman-developed...

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Outrun the Roadrunner with this MAHLE Coyote piston kit

Mustang and F-150 racers and enthusiasts can now indulge in their quest for more power with the introduction of MAHLE Motorsport’s Ford 5.0L modular 4-valve Coyote/Voodoo PowerPak Plus Piston Kit. Manufactured to be a complete drop-in assembly piston kit for either...

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Free Webinar: Stop-Start theory, operation and diagnostics

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Friday, Feb. 12 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Stop-Start System Technologies – Theory, Operation and Diagnostics.” The 3.6L V6 for the Cadillac ATS, CTS,...

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