This young fellow was my very first graduate - he works at car lot that sells nice used cars (1-4 years old). He's an ASE Master Tech with 7 years in the field.
This little video is one I shot for my automotive students and it's pretty decent, so I figured I'd share it.
One of my fellow employees at the college where I teach automotive had a power steering noise on her '08 Impala (52,000 miles on the clock). She spoke to a dealership mechanic she knew, and all he could remember off the top of his head was a simple recall that had nothing to do with a power steering noise.
She then visited a local filling station/service center (yes, we still have some of those in small south Alabama towns) and he wanted to replace the power steering pump. Before having that work done, she decided to ask me about it and I did some research to find this procedure published by GM in TSB 08-02-32-004B.
While I was somewhat skeptical of this process, it wouldn't cost a lot of time or money to make it happen, but I substituted a nice new rubber oil filler cap (you know, the ones that were used on older small block Chevies?) for the rubber cork GM recommended. These are available at your local parts store. A barbed brass or plastic fitting, some clear hose, a hole drilled through the rubber cap, and I had a special tool. The power steering was very noisy during the process, but after I was finished, the noise was gone! How the power steering system on these units gets airbound without having been emptied of fluid is a mystery, at least to me - cavitation borne of high heat and intense hydraulic action? Maybe. One way or another, the noise was real, this process fixed it, and she didn't need a pump.
I did this demonstration on a 2001 Pontiac Montana with a noisy power steering system to make the video.
While there are many ramifications coming from Chrysler's bankruptcy filing, Rollie Olson, chairman of Parts Depot, says one positive for the aftermarket will be the increased number of good, quality technicians available to work in independent shops. Olson spoke with the Advanstar Automotive Group while attending the 2009 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS).
This rear axle had been leaking for awhile and I finally decided to do something about it. One of the students came in today (Friday) and he performed a vehicle inspection. I pointed out the leak and he checked the rear axle oil level. When we were finishing the seal replacement, he happened to let me in on a very important piece of information - pressure had escaped from the differential when he removed the fill plug. So not only do we see how to replace a differential seal without improperly preloading the bearings, we also uncovered the reason for the blown seal. This is a 6 minute video....
This first edition of the video version of Tech Bay with Pete Meier focuses on simple diagnostic tips when tackling "System Lean" codes on MAF systems.
This video debunks unfair claims by new car dealers. Although this video airs on AutoNetTV's consumer waiting room program, it models the argument for the aftermarket in a way that is helpful for the service professional. By the way, this video won the 2008 Car Care Council Women's Board Automotive Communications Award for Business-to-Consumer Video News Release. Try saying that three times fast!
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Tim Sramcik, Editor-in-Chief of the Automotive Body Repair News recently paid a visit to the Chicago headquarters of CCC Information Services, an information provider for the collision repair industry. Sramcik spoke with Githesh Ramamurthy, chairman and chief executive officer of CCC and Jim Dickens, senior vice president, Automotive Services Group of CCC about the company’s direction following the failed merger with Mitchell International last year. Ramamurthy and Dickens noted the development of CCC’s latest version of CCC ONE, which heavily incorporated customer feedback during the development process. Tim also checked in with Bob Zakhar, owner of Zak’s Collision Center, one of the first implementers of the CCC One program.
Turn signals have been wired this way since marker lamps first appeared in the early seventies, but not one mechanic in 50 can tell you why they work the way they do... This video will clear that up.
In this month's Identifix Hotline Archive Tip of the Month, Jim Newkirk goes through the fix for a 2001 Mercury Villager 3.3L that has an illuminated Check Engine light: P0138 & P0139. This segment airs in AutoNetTV's June 2009 Pro Channel.
A member of Bellini's team demonstrates the company's reconditioning system during Autopromotec 2009. Bellini manufactures body shop equipment, and also specilizes in training and consulting with shops to get ISO 9000 certification.
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A Basic Flat Fix - the Snapp W
This young fellow was my very first graduate - he works at car lot that sells nice used cars (1-4 years old). He's an ASE Master Tech with 7 years in the field.
This little video is one I shot for my automotive students and it's pretty decent, so I figured I'd share it.
Why I teach
Commentary on the automobile and the need for mechanics
Stolen Airbags
Airbag issues are dominating AutoPro Workshop's blogs and discussion boards. This video has aired on AutoNetTV's consumer waiting room TV program.
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Bleeding your power steering -
One of my fellow employees at the college where I teach automotive had a power steering noise on her '08 Impala (52,000 miles on the clock). She spoke to a dealership mechanic she knew, and all he could remember off the top of his head was a simple recall that had nothing to do with a power steering noise.
She then visited a local filling station/service center (yes, we still have some of those in small south Alabama towns) and he wanted to replace the power steering pump. Before having that work done, she decided to ask me about it and I did some research to find this procedure published by GM in TSB 08-02-32-004B.
While I was somewhat skeptical of this process, it wouldn't cost a lot of time or money to make it happen, but I substituted a nice new rubber oil filler cap (you know, the ones that were used on older small block Chevies?) for the rubber cork GM recommended. These are available at your local parts store. A barbed brass or plastic fitting, some clear hose, a hole drilled through the rubber cap, and I had a special tool. The power steering was very noisy during the process, but after I was finished, the noise was gone! How the power steering system on these units gets airbound without having been emptied of fluid is a mystery, at least to me - cavitation borne of high heat and intense hydraulic action? Maybe. One way or another, the noise was real, this process fixed it, and she didn't need a pump.
I did this demonstration on a 2001 Pontiac Montana with a noisy power steering system to make the video.
Chrysler's situation could put
While there are many ramifications coming from Chrysler's bankruptcy filing, Rollie Olson, chairman of Parts Depot, says one positive for the aftermarket will be the increased number of good, quality technicians available to work in independent shops. Olson spoke with the Advanstar Automotive Group while attending the 2009 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS).
2003 Crown Vickie Differential
This rear axle had been leaking for awhile and I finally decided to do something about it. One of the students came in today (Friday) and he performed a vehicle inspection. I pointed out the leak and he checked the rear axle oil level. When we were finishing the seal replacement, he happened to let me in on a very important piece of information - pressure had escaped from the differential when he removed the fill plug. So not only do we see how to replace a differential seal without improperly preloading the bearings, we also uncovered the reason for the blown seal. This is a 6 minute video....
System Lean Code Tips
This first edition of the video version of Tech Bay with Pete Meier focuses on simple diagnostic tips when tackling "System Lean" codes on MAF systems.
OE vs Aftermarket
Emissions Basics
Me, the whiteboard, and my guys in the classroom during Emissions Theory.
CCC Interview: Githesh Ramamur
Tim Sramcik, Editor-in-Chief of the Automotive Body Repair News recently paid a visit to the Chicago headquarters of CCC Information Services, an information provider for the collision repair industry. Sramcik spoke with Githesh Ramamurthy, chairman and chief executive officer of CCC and Jim Dickens, senior vice president, Automotive Services Group of CCC about the company’s direction following the failed merger with Mitchell International last year. Ramamurthy and Dickens noted the development of CCC’s latest version of CCC ONE, which heavily incorporated customer feedback during the development process. Tim also checked in with Bob Zakhar, owner of Zak’s Collision Center, one of the first implementers of the CCC One program.
Lots of ways head gaskets can
This is a good way to pinpoint a combustion gas leak into the water jacket - let the compression work for you. Doesn't require special tools!
New Ford Commercial?
My father sent this to me, with the title of New Ford Commercial listed in his email. Is it? Maybe. But if it isn't, it should be. Enjoy!
Dancing mercedes
tech was taking the air out of the hydraulic suspension.
How Alternating Turn Signals W
Turn signals have been wired this way since marker lamps first appeared in the early seventies, but not one mechanic in 50 can tell you why they work the way they do... This video will clear that up.
Simple Sales Tactics
AutoNetTV's Melea Johnson talks about simple sales concepts that improve customer receptivity.
Lance Boldt is Co-Founder of AutoNetTV
Another "Just For Fun" Video
Another my Dad shared with me...he has more time to "surf" than I do! Another combination of motorcycle and car, with an interesting result.
P0138 & P0139 Fix
In this month's Identifix Hotline Archive Tip of the Month, Jim Newkirk goes through the fix for a 2001 Mercury Villager 3.3L that has an illuminated Check Engine light: P0138 & P0139. This segment airs in AutoNetTV's June 2009 Pro Channel.
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Reconditioning demonstration
A member of Bellini's team demonstrates the company's reconditioning system during Autopromotec 2009. Bellini manufactures body shop equipment, and also specilizes in training and consulting with shops to get ISO 9000 certification.
Check out the rest of our Autopromotec 2009 coverage.
Prius TPMS Reset
Watch as the market leading TECH400 TPMS tool does a sensor relearn on a Toyota Prius.