Tech Tip: O2 Sensors

March 6, 2017

AVI instructor Mark DeKoster presents several great tech tips including lab scope pattern, proper O2 sensor replacement, and fuel vs. ignition misfire analysis using O2 sensor voltage changes.   Join […]

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Hands On: Ford Powerstroke 6.7L Review

March 1, 2017

Sneak Preview of AVI’s Upcoming Course on the Ford Powerstroke In this tech tip, Tony Salas covers the fact that everything is now housed in the PCM. Tony will review […]

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LS-39 O2 Sensors: Wide vs Narrow Band

July 7, 2016

Attention Pronto Smart Choice Members & Federated Car Care Centers. Special Savings Just For You! As a Pronto Smart Choice Member, you are eligible to receive this class as part […]

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New Member Benefits Added

July 5, 2016

  Smart Choice Member… Starting immediately, you have accelerated access to even more business growth advantages—particularly in helping you grow your business by focusing specifically on: Increasing RO revenue by […]

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Pronto Smart Choice ASE Master Technician of the Year Award

Pronto is proud to support and recognize the accomplishments of ASE Certification for Auto Repair Professionals. This year, Pronto will once again be presenting the 2016 Pronto Smart Choice ASE […]

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Tech Tip: Critical Thinking Skills

It doesn’t matter if you’ve seen the “same” problem over and over again, when a vehicle comes into your shop, you should always treat a vehicle like it has a […]

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Tech Tip: Typical Parasitic Current Draw Values

Instructor Dave Hobbs will show the difference between key out and key in when it comes to parasitic current draw in reference to battery life. Dave will also walk you […]

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Tech Tip: Wear and Tear

We’re all rough on our tools. Day to day wear and tear can really affect the quality of your equipment. If you have a bad tool, don’t let it trick […]

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Tech Tip: What is ESD?

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the sudden flow of electricity between two objects caused by contact. Peter Orlando will fill you in on what causes ESD, how to keep yourself safe, […]

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Focus on Ford ARCHIVED

March 18, 2016

Join us for the ARCHIVED Livestream of the 1 hour LiveStream event with instructor Ron Bilyeu. adidas superstar soldes In this “Focus on Ford” class, Ron will discuss Ford Eco-boost […]

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Tech Tip: The Easy Steps to Module Reprogramming

March 15, 2016

As cars become more advanced with having more computers onboard, we as technicians are realizing that fixing the issue is nothing more than replacing software in the PCM or other […]

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Tech Tip: Reprogramming vs. Recalibration

Reprogramming and recalibration are terms that are easily mistaken. In this tip Mark clarifies the differences between these two terms and explains the typical situations technicians face when reprogramming and […]

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Tech Tip: How Many Modules?

This tip gives you an inside look at a 2015 Chevy Malibu. louboutin femme Bob will take you through the different sensors and modules that make up the start-stop technology […]

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The Alphabet Soup (and how you can benefit)

March 14, 2016

Today’s Automotive & Heavy Duty Aftermarkets are just slap full of organizations that are known only by the acronyms: AWDA, AASA, ASA, MEMA, YANG, ACC are just a sampling of […]

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Warranties – It is your money that you’re holding hostage

Warranties – It is your money that you’re holding hostage   Start the Conversations This is a conversation more than a monologue, what I mean by that is you should […]

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The Future of Brake Technology

March 12, 2016

The Future of Brake Technology German OEM supplier Siemens is developing new braking technology called electronic wedge brake. This can dramatically reduce stopping distances of vehicles compared to hydraulic brake […]

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Antilock Braking Systems Technology

Antilock Braking Systems Technology We all know today’s automobiles are “super smart,” hence the need for “super smart” technicians. These days, electronic devices control 85 percent of all vehicle functions, […]

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AVI Announces Customized Training

March 9, 2016

Fort Myers, Florida – AVI is set to offer new customized on site fleet training, for fleet managers, supervisors, and technicians. Our training will come to you! This new fleet training will offer […]

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Tech Tip: Sensor Batteries

March 8, 2016

To conserve battery power, these sensors basically “go to sleep”. Karl will cover how to wake them up and reactivate the signals. You may need some type of special activation […]

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Tech Tip: Shop Responsibility

If a vehicle comes into your shop with the TMPS light on and you attempt to fix it, the light must be off before you release the vehicle or you […]

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Tech Tip: Boiling Brake Fluid

Mark DeKoster gives you a few tips on to how remove or replace flex lines using a torch to warm up rust in order to break it free. nike internationalist […]

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Tech Tip: Pascal’s Law

Think you’re an expert on hydraulic principles? Did you know that by changing the size of the output piston from the input piston you can gain movement but lose force, […]

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Get it Out the Door!

March 4, 2016

Get it Out the Door! It’s coming….Friday is coming! Friday brings a slight drop in the work load, anticipation of a weekend with time all to yourself (unless you own […]

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High Times At Ford

What is all this talk about clean diesel? Is it the fuel? Is it the engine technology? Is it the aftertreatment technology? Is it the push for cleaner emissions? Yes, it’s all of the above. Clean diesel is a collaborative effort set forth by the EPA, carried out by OEMs, state and local governments, environmental and community organizations and the Federal government.

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Tech Tip: A/C Best Practices

Instructor Bob Pattengale of Bosch covers making sure you have the correct amount of refrigerant in the A/C system after a repair. buy ffxiv Items He explains the importance of […]

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Tech Tip: Hybrid HVAC- A/C Electric Compressor

Dave Hobbs shows how radical hybrid A/C can be. https://www.fjallravenkankensale.de/ The electric A/C compressor runs on 3 phase at 201 to 220 volts ac power. bottes timberland Testing the current […]

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Tech Tip: Refrigerant Identification

You don’t want to contaminate your Recover, nike air max 1 Recycle & Recharge Machine! MACS instructor Steve covers the use of the Neutronics Ultima ID refrigerant identifier and the […]

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Tech Tip: The various ways on working with 4 wire coils on Toyota

In this tech tip Delphi instructor Dave Hobbs pulls in a late model Toyota Camry with a P0352 DTC with is a coil unplug issue. ugg boots bailey Dave shows […]

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Tech Tip: ASE L1 EVAP Sneak Peak

How would you like to have a car like no one else on earth? Roswell? No it’s the ASE Composite 4 type Vehicle. Soldes Louboutin Complete with natural vacuum leak […]

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Tech Tip: Hybrid Misfire when changing oil?

P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 Sound familiar, I thought so. chaussures running nike For all shops who change oil& filter on Toyota Prius “CAUTION”. adidas Besides all the other cautions […]

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Tech Tip: Hubba Bubba Bubble Flare

Ian Adamson and Scott “Gonzo” Weaver are going over matching brake lines. basket air jordan soldes They explain why it so important to bring the product with you to the […]

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Tech Tip: Scan All Modules How Fast?

Ron explains how to separate yourself from other technicians as far as your diagnostics goes. baskets new balance pas cher He recommends doing an all system scan, also known as […]

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Tech Tip: La, La, Lambda

Did you know that air/fuel ratio is no longer a good indicator or rich or lean fuel? Let Karl Schneider of Robert Bosch, LLC explain why. new balance soldes These […]

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Tech Tip: Close Loop Boost Control

Ron covers the Wastegate Control Valve, Compressor Bypass Valve, and Wastegate Control Solenoid. Did you know your computer can look at engine temperature and go to the desired boost pressure? […]

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Tech Tip: Diagnosing CAN B and C

May 26, 2015

Pins #4 and #16 are the leads on the DLC that will provide you with the information and data stream for your CAN A and B systems on today’s Chrysler […]

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