• SureTrack Real Fix: Toyota Limp Mode

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoIt’s difficult to diagnose the issue when after various repairs, the same code will not budge. SureTrack community member VT-David had a Toyota Camry in the shop with a transmission issue and code even after a transmission overhaul. The pressure control for the SL2 Solenoid was the first problem. After the Solenoid was replaced and ensuring wiring is not damaged, the same code still appeared. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member 1Quick6 and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • SureTrack Real Fix: Go With the Flow, Again

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoWhen you have a repeat issue, your first thought doesn’t always go to the components you replaced. But you should always factor in that some new parts may not work properly. SureTrack community member wagshop1 had a Toyota Camry in their shop that came in with the air conditioning working intermittently. They repaired it and returned the vehicle to the customer but it came back two days later with the same problem. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Richard_C and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • Featured TSB: Caution When Dealing With Toyota Gas Pedal

    Mitchell 1 provides TSB information to Auto Service Professional, an online edition of Auto Service Professional magazine, which fulfills a critical role in the automotive aftermarket by providing technical information to independent auto repair facilities and new car dealer service departments. We’re sharing this content in our blog, with a link to the Auto Service Professional website where you can read the article in full. Enjoy!

  • Featured TPMS Tip: 2006-2016 Toyota Tacoma

    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.

  • Poll – How Many Hybrid Vehicles in Your Shop?

    Poll – How Many Hybrid Vehicles in Your Shop? While hybrid vehicles may seem like a modern invention, the first gas-electric hybrid was actually developed in 1899. The first volume hybrid vehicle sales in North America began in 1999 with the introduction of the Honda Insight, and a short time later, the Toyota Prius. With 2013 […]

  • What's New in Hybrid Systems?

    What’s New in Hybrid Systems? OEMs continue to develop new hybrid offerings. Are you taking notice? John D. Kelly/Motor Age — What’s new in hybrid systems? The hybrid world changed in the last year because of totally new plug-in hybrid powertrain designs from Honda and Ford; other similar ones are being designed by other carmakers, […]

  • What’s New in Hybrid Systems?

    What’s New in Hybrid Systems? OEMs continue to develop new hybrid offerings. Are you taking notice? John D. Kelly/Motor Age — What’s new in hybrid systems? The hybrid world changed in the last year because of totally new plug-in hybrid powertrain designs from Honda and Ford; other similar ones are being designed by other carmakers, […]