Technician Articles

Motor oil tech: mineral, semi-synthetic, and full synthetics

Motor oil tech: mineral, semi-synthetic, and full synthetics

German oil specialist LIQUI MOLY has released a Q&A with Oliver Kuhn, the deputy head of its oil lab, who provides important insights into key technological developments affecting the motor oil market. Motor oil has developed from a simple lubricant to a high-tech...

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AIA Canada-NASTF Webinar registration now open

The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada is combining forces with the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF), for an informative look at access to repair information in the automotive industry. NASTF is a US-based non-profit organization...

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Dodge rolls out 807 HP Challenger SRT Super Stock

Dodge rolls out 807 HP Challenger SRT Super Stock

For those who thought the Dodge Challenger Hellcat was missing something, with it's "lame" 717 hp, and milquetoast 11.2 sec, 322 km/h quarter mile performance, the Dodge folks have something for you: The 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, which it says is the...

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New TPMS tools from Continental

Continental has introduced two new Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) tools that are designed to help shops optimize their investment in TPMS and tire service. With the Autodiagnos TPMS D and SE Tools, professional technicians can handle all of the TPMS and tire...

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New diagnostic scan tool from Continental

Continental has introduced a new automotive diagnostic scan tool designed to help improve technician’s productivity by streamlining vehicle diagnosis. The Continental Autodiagnos Pro Automotive Diagnostic System has been specially designed to help automotive...

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Heat pump technology extends EV cold-weather range

Heat pump technology extends EV cold-weather range

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have revealed new details of their innovative heat pump system, deployed in Hyundai and Kia's global electric vehicle (EV) line-up to maximize their all-electric driving range in low temperatures. Hyundai and Kia's heat...

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Indie Garage LIVE! Fuel Trim with Dean Law

Indie Garage LIVE! Fuel Trim with Dean Law

Fuel trim issues can cause all manner of driveability problems and can be difficult to diagnose. Indie Garage contributor Dean Law, Law's Automotive, Portage la Prairie, Man., gives a rundown of what's important to look at and how vital it is to be comfortable using a...

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