17th Annual Technical Forum: Chemicals
Counterman magazine presents 15 technical and sales topics in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format for the magazine’s annual Technical Forum. This article appeared in the August 2009 issue.
Get To Know Wide Ratio Air Fuel Sensors
How WRAF’s differ from traditional O2 sensors.
Filter Fundamentals
What you need to know about these important maintenance items.
When Should You Replace an Oxygen Sensor?
By Gene Markel Is there a mileage or time requirement for oxygen sensor replacement? Simple answer: No. Oxygen sensors were first used for fuel trim and emissions in the late 1970s and into the mid-1990s. A single sensor was installed into the exhaust stream to modify fuel delivery and maintain catalytic converter efficiency. Beginning Jan.
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Automatic Transmission
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Identify major automatic transmission components
• Identify automatic transmission component functions
• Identify related items
• Provide basic use, installation and warranty information
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Cooling System
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Identify major cooling system components
• Identify cooling system component functions
• Identify related items
• Provide basic use, installation and warranty information
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Fuel System
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Identify major fuel system components
• Identify fuel system component functions
• Identify related items
• Provide basic use, installation and warranty information
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: HVAC
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Identify HVAC system component functions
• Identify major Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) components
• Identify related items
• Provide basic use, installation and warranty information
Top 10 News Stories of 2006
For the third year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine take a look at the events that have had the most impact on the automotive aftermarket in the past year. News stories are presented in chronological order.
ASE Test Prep: Automatic Transmission
There will be two questions on the ASE P2 test that deal with automatic transmissions, parts and products.