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  • Featured TPMS Tip: Nissan Altima 2007-2013

    Tire Pressure in Cold weather specificationsMitchell 1 provides TPMS information to Modern Tire Dealer, an award-winning publication that writes editorial content geared to independent tire dealers. We’re sharing this content in our blog, with a link to the Modern Tire Dealer website where you can read the article in full. The TPMS information in this article may also be accessed in the reset procedures tab in our ProDemand® auto repair information software, along with other important reset procedure data for the selected vehicle.

  • SureTrack Real Fix: Hard Starting Mazda

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoThe evaporative emissions systems (EVAP) on vehicles is typically pretty straightforward and an important part of keeping the emissions in check. But when something goes wrong it can cause various issues. Follow this Real Fix to see how a hard starting Mazda with codes P0455 and P2187 was diagnosed and repaired.

  • SureTrack Community Fix: Misfire On My Mind

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoReplacing a vehicle’s engine with a used one has its risks as you’re going to be counting on it working as it should. SureTrack community member MobleMech had a 2015 Camaro in their shop that came in with a misfire on cylinder one due to engine damage. They replaced it with a used engine and again had a misfire on cylinder one. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Jamesbellam and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • ProDemand is Part of Your Team: How Auto Repair Software Can Improve Your Sales?

    Long turnaround times? Stacks of repair orders piling up? Service bays backed up? Spinning your wheels finding the fix for those difficult repairs? Receiving grievances from your technician staff? Stressed? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you can take that long overdue breath as Mitchell 1 is here to help! Learn how in this blog.

  • SureTrack Community Fix: Keep On Pumping

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoThis is an oldy but still a good fix to remember. SureTrack community member MobleMech had a 1993 Chevrolet pickup in the shop where the fuel pump would keep running after turning off the key. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community members juniur, Ericsautomotive and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • Featured TPMS Tip: GM/Cadillac Escalade Series: 2007-16

    Tire Pressure in Cold weather specificationsMitchell 1 provides TPMS information to Modern Tire Dealer, an award-winning publication that writes editorial content geared to independent tire dealers. We’re sharing this content in our blog, with a link to the Modern Tire Dealer website where you can read the article in full. The TPMS information in this article may also be accessed in the reset procedures tab in our ProDemand® auto repair information software, along with other important reset procedure data for the selected vehicle

  • SureTrack Community Fix: Cat Burglar Surge

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoWhen a symptom arises after something was replaced on a vehicle it causes you to focus on that system. But it could be something totally different. SureTrack community member kgoble had a Ford F450 truck in the shop that developed a surge after a stolen catalytic converter was replaced. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member juniur, Ericsautomotive and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • SureTrack Community Fix: Hot Cat Transit

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoYour customer comes in with what should be a simple misfire issue, but things go down hill once you start digging into it and end up having to replace the engine. That should take care of it, right? SureTrack community member mastertech1978 had a Ford Transit van in the shop that still had a misfire problem even after replacing the engine. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member DAG1365 and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • SureTrack Real Fix: Visual Inspection

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoHere’s another fix where the cause of an electrical gremlin was not found by traditional means but instead by looking all around the vehicle. Follow this Real Fix to see how a Ford F150 with malfunctioning radio and climate control system was diagnosed and the component that caused the problem was found.

  • Breaking in Brakes with Burnishing

    Technicians know that new brakes need “breaking in” to be truly safe for driving. It’s about driving the vehicle and making several stops to get the new pads and resurfaced/replaced rotors acquainted. Learn how ProDemand can assist you and your shop with the proper procedures in this blog.