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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

The post Lube Service Challenges: The Oil Filter Is Often Mistakenly Blamed appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. The vehicle received a full service including an oil and filter change. The system was leak checked and the engine 43ehad good oil pressure. Two days later, the customer calls reporting a loss of oil pressure symptom. Mechanic A says…a defective oil filter is the cause of the loss of oil pressure. Mechanic B says…a […] The post Lube Service Challenges: The Oil Filter Is Often Mistakenly Blamed appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

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The post TROUBLESHOOTING OIL LEAKS: The Filter Often Gets the Blame appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Nothing is more frustrating for the vehicle owner than a puddle of oil on their carport fl oor or the stench of oil on a hot engine or exhaust system following a lube service. It is equally frustrating for the lube shop asthey must correct the problem, losing billable labor time. We have seen customers […] The post TROUBLESHOOTING OIL LEAKS: The Filter Often Gets the Blame appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post Diagnosing Engine Performance Complaints: Misfire Codes Can Be a Diagnostic Challenge appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. When diagnosing engine performance complaints such as misfire symptoms, be advised that several systems and components can contribute to those symptoms. When considering single or multiple misfire codes, some checks may seem farfetched but trust me if not all are considered the symptoms can elude the most experienced technician, resulting in a misdiagnosis. When this […] The post Diagnosing Engine Performance Complaints: Misfire Codes Can Be a Diagnostic Challenge appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

The post TROUBLESHOOTING PERFORMANCE ISSUES: Chemicals May Provide the Cure appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Pinpointing the reason for a crank but no-start, extended cranking, rough idle or misfi re symptoms can be a challenge that can consume a lot of diagnostic time to resolve the complaint. Often the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) will be illuminated and a PO300 random misfire code may be stored in memory. If you are […] The post TROUBLESHOOTING PERFORMANCE ISSUES: Chemicals May Provide the Cure appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. View the full article

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