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The post Lean Fuel Trim Codes: They Can Challenge the Experienced Technician appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. The 2013 Ford F150 equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine was running perfectly. With the exception of a drop in fuel economy, there was no indication of a problem until the Check Engine light in the dash illuminated. A system scan revealed P2098 code stored in memory, which represents Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too […] The post Lean Fuel Trim Codes: They Can Challenge the Experienced Technician appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post Filtration and Lubrication Concerns When Pressurization Symptoms Occur the Oil Filter Is Often Blamed appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. When filters bulge, gaskets blow, or filters dislodge from their mounted position on the engine, the oil filter is almost always blamed. Some install the second or third filter still convinced the filter is the cause. The filter is the victim, as over pressurization is the reason for the event and these issues have plagued […] The post Filtration and Lubrication Concerns When Pressurization Symptoms Occur the Oil Filter Is Often Blamed appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post FOUR-WHEEL AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CHALLENGES: Service Tips for Common Customer Complaints appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Four-Wheel and All-Wheel Drive vehicles have flooded the market. Look around your neighborhood, parking lots, daily traffic routes, etc. They come in the form of trucks and SUVs, many of which will never encounter off-road or inclement weather conditions that would require a four-wheel drive application. With these additional driveline components come some challenges for […] The post FOUR-WHEEL AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CHALLENGES: Service Tips for Common Customer Complaints appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post Diagnostic Challenges That Can Elude an Experienced Technician appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Vehicles today incorporate a maze of electronic components that must be considered when troubleshooting a performance related symptom. A vast arsenal of test equipment is necessary to communicate with the electronic systems and components. Systems are so connected that it is difficult for the technician to distinguish between a mechanical, electrical, fuel or emission related […] The post Diagnostic Challenges That Can Elude an Experienced Technician appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

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The post Oil Consumption: It May Be a Normal Characteristic appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. When dealing with oil consumption complaints, how much should be considered as too excessive? Is the engine consuming an excessive amount of oil or should the amount consumed be considered a normal characteristic? This is especially a concern with the extended service intervals, which may result in the vehicle being driven twice the mileage when […] The post Oil Consumption: It May Be a Normal Characteristic appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post TURBOCHARGED ENGINES: Are You Recommending the Required Services? appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Turbocharged engines are becoming commonplace as the vehicle manufacturers are utilizing smaller displacement engines fitted with turbochargers. Turbochargers and direct fuel injection can make a smaller displacement engine behave like a larger displacement engine, while accomplishing better fuel economy. With this technology comes some challenges, especially in the area of required maintenance. Failure to provide […] The post TURBOCHARGED ENGINES: Are You Recommending the Required Services? appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post TROUBLESHOOTING DRIVELINE NOISES: Identifying Factory Solutions appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. GM TRANSFER CASE NOISES Customer complaints involving howling, whining, shudder or grinding noises during parking lot maneuvers in Auto Mode or highway speeds in 4HI or Auto may occur on four wheel drive GM trucks and SUV vehicles. Vehicles affected range from 2014–2023 year models. Specific applications can be identified in GM Service Bulletin 19-NA-136. […] The post TROUBLESHOOTING DRIVELINE NOISES: Identifying Factory Solutions appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post Normal vs. Severe Service Selecting the Proper Lube Service Interval appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Scheduled vehicle maintenance makes good business sense, especially when compared to costly engine repairs or an engine replacement. Many vehicle owners unknowingly select a service interval that is not healthy for the engine or recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Most vehicle manufacturers offer two service schedules…Normal and Severe Service. These options have created much controversy […] The post Normal vs. Severe Service Selecting the Proper Lube Service Interval appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article