In this Tech Tip Wally Mouradian discusses GM variable cam timing – the characteristics and common issues that lie within. Learn how the oil solenoid and actuator are used to […]

This Tech Tip is taken directly from Wally Mouradian’s course on GM Engine Performance by the Automotive Training Group (ATG). This video is an introduction to GM ignition systems with […]

This Tech Tip is taken directly from an AVI Live Stream presented on August 6 2014 with Master Technician and shop owner Bill Fulton. Bill breaks down the most common […]

Over the years, repair shops in general have gotten a bad reputation for everything from severely overcharging to high pressure sales on products and services that the customer later finds […]

In this tip clip, Ron examines the constant idle control parameters. If you put a larger throttle body on a vehicle the computer needs to be made aware – this […]

Join us for the AVI Technical Academy Grand Opening Training Event in Delphos, KS, from August 6th-9th! This event brings top-tier hands-on training led by industry experts, covering critical topics […]

Shortly after a male teen gets his first car, the first thing he wants to do is modify it with new wheels, upgraded exhaust, seat covers and, the most important […]

This Tech Tip is taken directly from Dave Hobbs’ newest Hybrid Service course called Making Money Servicing Hybrid Vehicles. This Tech Tip covers service opportunities available to you in and […]

Solving On Board Communication Problems and the Dreaded “U” Series Codes This course presents an in-depth look at CAN BUS networking and specific module case studies. We will examine topography […]

This tech tip is brought to you from our friends at the Mobile Air Condition Society. This is some great advice to pass onto your customers and to give you […]

No body understands business management like shop owner, technician and instructor Becky Witt. Here is a quick teaser from her Stop Running a Zoo and Become a More Effective Manager […]

Air/fuel ratios caused by leaking fuel pressure regulators and other fuel control issues can also cause general misfires on other vehicles. Freeze-frame data obtained by a scan tool can be […]

Being able to diagnose and solve brake rotor pulsation problems is critical to passing the ASE A5 exam for brakes. Pulsation and brake performance problems may not seem to be […]

This Tech Tip is presented by our friends at the Mobile Air Conditioning Society. Installing an Orifice Tube properly is an important part of general A/C maintenance. Steve Schaeber explains […]

This Tech Tip is taken directly from Dave Hobbs’ full course – Making Money Servicing Hybrid Vehicles. This course covers everything from general Hybrid driving habits and best safety practices […]

This Tech Tip is taken directly from Bill Fulton’s Live Stream course on Intermittent Problem Detection Strategies. In this clip, Bill demonstrates how easy it is to use a KV […]

All new management tips on being prepared, customer service and etiquette.  Check out the latest Auto Shop Monthly Management Tips from the Automotive Management Network to get inside secrets on […]

Current Ramping – Ignition Coil Regardless of design configuration, the role of the ignition coil is to multiply battery voltage into high voltage, which will provide the necessary spark. Following […]

When diagnosing misfires, it’s important to use tools that allow you to go beyond a simple code reader that ­displays a P03XX. Even an OEM-level scan tool can’t tell you […]

This Tech Tip is taken directly from Ron Bilyeu’s course titled: Computer Engine Data. In this tip, Ron gives a little insight on how to be more efficient with your […]

This Tech Tip is taken directly from Ron Bilyeu’s course, Computer Engine Data. This is a time saving tip where Ron explains how using the Load PID can save you […]

Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) related to evaporative emissions systems are among the 10 most-frequently encountered codes in the service bay and can be some of the most difficult to diagnose. […]

TPMS was standard for the 2007 model year. 2007-’09 models have banded sensors, while most 2010-’11 models have sensors mounted behind the valve stem. If the vehicle has been stationary […]

In this case study Tech Tip, taken directly from Karl Schneider’s course: Making Money Servicing TPMS, Karl evaluates a case study on a 2008 Ford Focus. The customer had recently […]

Sensor Frequency: In this Tech Tip, taken directly from Karl Schneider’s course: Making Money Servicing TPMS, Karl explains sensor frequency. Radio frequency type and identification is an important part of […]

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This tip clip is taken from the FREE million dollar training give away course on electrical and electronic systems. If you like this clip, watch the entire course for FREE. […]

By Scott ‘Gonzo’ Weaver. When I was a kid, I saw a movie called “Juggernaut” with Richard Harris as the main character. It was about a cruise liner that was about to blow up because a terrorist had planted 55-gallon drum bombs all over the ship. The premise of the story line is that Harris was going to save all the people on the ship by defusing the bombs. All through the movie, there were references to the different relays and electrical circuits.

By Dave Hobbs. Para What? It’s amazing how many IATN posts I see with good techs struggling in the area of parasitic battery drains. How much is too much? How to test? I guess I shouldn’t be amazed. I literally grew up in the family auto electric shop and this kind of thing was our bread and butter. For the rest of the shops out there who have to be experts in everything from the turn signals to the transmission, it can be a bit confusing. So what is a parasitic battery drain?

Diesel performance is nothing new. What is new is the level of interest in diesels for all kinds of racing; everything from traditional truck and tractor pulling to drag racing, […]

For some time now, most of the development in diesel technology has been aimed toward making the engines environmentally friendly. But as diesel ­engines have become cleaner, the power levels […]

In this Tip Clip, Taken directly from Ron Bilyeu’s Saving Your Powerstroke Course, Ron discusses various ways raise the oil pressure in the 6.0 in order to greatly extend the […]

With all the inherent problems with the 6.0 powerstroke, you might be a little apprehensive to even think about performance modifications. But the powerstroke fails with stock parts, so why […]

In this clip, taken directly from Midtronic’s live streaming In-Vehicle Battery/Starter/Alternator Diagnostics class, Dan Cox shows you what tools are most helpful when testing different battery types and how to use the […]