Electrical Power Steering Repair EPS has been around for more than 10 years. Understanding EPS system operation will help speed up your diagnostic times. Dave Macholz/Motor Age — It’s no secret that vehicle manufacturers are under the gun these days to make their vehicles more fuel efficient. Federal mandates and consumer demand for more fuel-efficient […]
Hyundai F4A51 Transmission with ISS Troubles Wayne Colonna/Motor Age — The other day I was visiting a shop located in Homestead, Fla., called WiWi’s Transmissions. Alberto Rivera, one of the techs there was working on a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. This vehicle was fitted with a V6 2.7L engine and the F4A51 four speed front […]
These Transmissions Need to Quit Their Whining Lindsey Robles/Motor Age — I don’t know how many times I’ve been driving down the road and a Honda Odyssey van or an Acura MDX will pass by and it sounds like it has a supercharger in it. Did this thing just get hopped up at the local […]
The End of R134a? EPA proposes changes to SNAP listing Motor Age — On July 9, the EPA issues a Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking that, among other items of interest, includes the phase out of R134a. If adopted (and we see no reason why it won’t be), R134a will no longer be an acceptable refrigerant […]
A look at the Dual Clutch Gearbox This manual transmission will send even the most experienced techs looking for a refresher course. Wayne Colonna/Motor Age — The DSG, or Dual Clutch Gearbox, is a manual transmission using a Mechatronic system to shift the transmission automatically via a double wet or dry clutch with double input […]
Troubleshooting Parasitic Electrical Drains Like any other problem, following a solid process will ensure your success. Albin Moore/Motor Age — How many times has a vehicle come to your bay with a new battery, new starter, new generator — and the vehicle owner complaining of the battery going dead if the vehicle is not driven […]
Motor Age Magazine “Salute The Troops” for May For the May 2014 issue of Motor Age magazine, all of their content has a military tie-in. Stories include everything from a history of the Jeep to a training session on air conditioning standards to an article covering advanced hybrid vehicles for military duty. Click the image […]
Motor Age Magazine “Salute The Troops” for May For the May 2014 issue of Motor Age magazine, all of their content has a military tie-in. Stories include everything from a history of the Jeep to a training session on air conditioning standards to an article covering advanced hybrid vehicles for military duty. Click the image […]
Working on the MINI Cooper CVT Ever work on the MINI Cooper CVT transmissions? Or do you avoid them because of the talk in the field that they’re not repairable? In this article by Ben Parker, writing for Powertrain Pro/Motor Age, you’ll find out about one technician’s experience with them and how he learned to repair them […]
Keep the ‘Cool’ in Cooling Systems Cooling system service fundamentals are unchanging, but the details — ah, the details. Dave Hobbs/Motor Age — Changes in technology for the “David and Goliath” extremes of engines used in both hybrid passenger cars and light-duty diesel trucks definitely will ruin your day if you don’t know how they […]