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Tech
TIPS
- Leak Detection - Worse Than Looking for a Needle in a Haystack?
A leaking vacuum brake booster not only affects engine
performance like other types of vacuum leaks, but more
importantly, it can seriously affect the stopping power
of the vehicle.
- Pre-Checking Tire Sensors in TPMS Vehicles
Government mandated Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) offer unique challenges for today's tire technicians.
- Teaching the Old Dog: Remember to Test the Tester
Many tire pressuring monitoring (TPM) systems are easy to use and offer powerful diagnostic capabilities
- OTC Offers the Complete TPMS Solution
The OTC Tire Pressure Monitoring Kit provides technicians with a complete solution for servicing TPMS vehicles.
- Genisys and DAT
Owning, operating and working the bays of your own shop can have its moments.
For example, a customer brings in a vehicle that failed the emissions for
high NOx.
- Genisys and the
6525 EVAP Systems tester
Go with the flow (or How to fix a car without really trying!)
- Genisys Scan
Tool - Lab Scope Module
Using the Genisys Scan Tool with the plug-in Lab Scope Module to quickly solve
a hard-to-find intermittent miss problem that only occurred under load.
- Genisys Scan
Tool - Repair Trac #7411
Pathfinder ™ 2002 software provides quick fixes for pattern failures on high
mileage, after warranty vehicles.
- OTC A/C Repair
Tools
When it comes to A/C service, following these six basic steps and using the
right tools can guarantee success and customer satisfaction.
- OTC LeakMaster
Just Blowing Smoke ...the right way.
- OTC Master Fuel
Injection Kit [Model #6550]
Problem: Hard-starting vehicle even when the motor is warmed up.
- OTC Pullers
How to select the "RIGHT" puller.
- OTC Spark
Plug Socket (OTC #6900)
Changing the spark plugs on the late model Ford F150 is very difficult due
to the depth the spark plug is recessed in the cylinder head and lack of space
working area. Conventional tools don’t do the job.
- Robinair Maintenance
Kit (P/N 13172)
Recovery, Recycle, and Recharge machines are built to provide years of reliable
service. However, it is an electro-mechanical device and as such does require
routine maintenance.
- Robinair
Model 75700 Coolant Exchange machine
Whenever a repair involves disassembly of the engine, transmission or other
major component, making sure the repair is "good-to-go" is usually
on the mind of the technician.
- SPX-OTC Specific
Equipment Uses
Using the right tool for the right job sounds simple enough, but too often
this advice is ignored.
- Solarity scope
with InfoTech™ software
My high school English teacher Mr. Sterling always told me, "Be direct
and to the point. Less is more." This came to light again last week while
diagnosing a hard start, no start, power loss problem on a 1999 Chevrolet
K1500 with the 5.7L (R) engine.
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