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The post Oil Pressure and Filter Challenges – When Filtration Components Fail appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. When filters bulge or split at the seam, gaskets protrude from their base plate and oil is dripping from the engine and chassis, the oil filter often gets the blame. Some install a second or third filter, convinced the filter is the culprit. The fact is the filter encountered overpressurization due to a stuck pressure […] The post Oil Pressure and Filter Challenges – When Filtration Components Fail appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post TROUBLESHOOTING OIL AND COOLANT LEAKAGE – A Challenge for the Lube Shop Technician appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Nothing can be more frustrating for the vehicle owner than an oil or coolant leak, especially when it stains their driveway or carport floor. And then there is the stench of oil or coolant on a hot engine or exhaust system that can really be annoying. If you have performed a lube service you may […] The post TROUBLESHOOTING OIL AND COOLANT LEAKAGE – A Challenge for the Lube Shop Technician appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post Connected Systems – The Solution Can Elude the Most Experienced Technician appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. With today’s complex systems the repair may involve more than running a diagnostic chart and replacing a defective part. Systems today are so connected that it makes it difficult for the most experienced technician to distinguish between a mechanical, electrical, fuel, or emission related condition without extensive testing. In addition to having the theory and […] The post Connected Systems – The Solution Can Elude the Most Experienced Technician appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

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The post Engine Oil Leakage – Troubleshooting Leakage Complaints appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. For a lube shop, nothing is more frustrating than having a customer return with an oil leakage symptom. The sight of oil on a carport floor or driveway and the stench of oil on a hot engine is enough to elevate any customer’s blood pressure. Where do you start with the leakage complaint? Assuming you […] The post Engine Oil Leakage – Troubleshooting Leakage Complaints appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post DIESEL INJECTOR PUMPS And Fuel System Contamination appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. When diesel injector pumps fail, the results can be catastrophic to the entire fuel system. The repairs may involve more than an injector pump replacement. Failures often fall under a category of a contaminated or non-contaminated fuel system. When the contamination is metal, several thousand dollars in repair costs can be incurred. High Pressure Fuel […] The post DIESEL INJECTOR PUMPS And Fuel System Contamination appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post GM’s Engine Recall – Facts That Every Lube Tech Should Know appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. General Motors has acknowledged an engine defect that relates to vehicle safety may exist on certain 2021-2024 vehicles including Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon and Yukon XL, equipped with the 6.2L (RPO L87) gas engine. Certain production vehicles may encounter a manufacturing defect with the crankshaft […] The post GM’s Engine Recall – Facts That Every Lube Tech Should Know appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

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The post DIAGNOSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS: Look for Tell-Tale Symptoms appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. The 2013 Ford F150 had been starting perfectly, and without warning, suddenly encountered a no-start symptom. That is the way that batteries often fail. Testing the battery reflected an 8-volt reading. It was four years old and had probably exceeded its life expectancy by approximately one year. A charging system test confirmed there was nothing […] The post DIAGNOSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS: Look for Tell-Tale Symptoms appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post Air Filter Inspections: What Does Your Filter Inspection Include? appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Does your air filter inspection involve more than the presence of bugs or debris collected on the media? It should include a thorough inspection of the integrity of the airbox/housing, related ducts, and latching components necessary to provide a secure seal. Lack of Maintenance Can Be Costly Improper filter maintenance on a normally aspirated gas […] The post Air Filter Inspections: What Does Your Filter Inspection Include? appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post ELECTRICAL CHALLENGES: When There’s No Diagnostic Chart appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Often, we are confronted with an electrical or performance issue that may not have reference to a diagnostic chart to assist in the diagnosis. When these conditions occur, a lot of diagnostic time can be invested without producing a solution. Many of these problem-solving solutions are resolved through information sharing from fellow technicians and that […] The post ELECTRICAL CHALLENGES: When There’s No Diagnostic Chart appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post Air Bag Lamp Illumination: Electrical Connection or Accessory Interference? appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. The C6 Corvette was just removed from winter storage and was about to receive a complete service. The engine roared to life and the instrument panel reflected a systems check. Bulbs were illuminated and would time out, indicating that systems or components were functioning as normal. Moments later, a warning lamp resembling an occupant holding […] The post Air Bag Lamp Illumination: Electrical Connection or Accessory Interference? appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post COOLING SYSTEM CHECKS: Coolant Concerns Beyond the Freeze Protection appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. When performing engine maintenance, the coolant is seldom considered. While the freeze factor is usually the first consideration at the start of winter, few consider the corrosive inhibitors and lubricants that become depleted, promoting water pump failure. In addition, the accumulation of engine and radiator deposits can affect engine cooling. Coolant exchangers are highly recommended […] The post COOLING SYSTEM CHECKS: Coolant Concerns Beyond the Freeze Protection appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post Oil Cooler Leakage: The Oil Filter Is Often Blamed appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Oil leaks are not a normal characteristic and if you are servicing a vehicle and leakage is present, it should be brought to the attention of the vehicle owner and documented on the repair order for future reference. Keep a copy just in case of engine damage that may occur later, especially if the repairs […] The post Oil Cooler Leakage: The Oil Filter Is Often Blamed appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post CHOOSING THE RIGHT SERVICE SCHEDULE: The Vehicle Owner May Need Your Assistance appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Selecting the right maintenance schedule is imperative for the health of the engine in preventing major engine repairs or in extreme cases preventing a total engine replacement. Neglecting the required service interval can result in an accumulation of sludge and deposits that can restrict the flow of lubricant to vital engine components. Consider the following: […] The post CHOOSING THE RIGHT SERVICE SCHEDULE: The Vehicle Owner May Need Your Assistance appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article