The cause is a voltage fluctuation possibly due to a charging problem or an interior light control module cutting in and out.
–Larry Carley,
Technical Editor, Counterman magazine
Automakers have turned to turbochargers and GDI to boost fuel economy and horsepower – with less displacement.
The popularity of turbocharged gasoline engines has surged over the past 20 years. According to the Department of Energy, approximately 1% of all 2000-model-year light-duty vehicles were turbocharged. Fast-forward to today, and more than one-third of all light-duty vehicles are turbocharged.
So, why the rapid change? That’s simple: fuel-economy standards. Current CAFE standards call for automakers to increase the average fuel economy of their lineups to 54.5 mpg by 2025. To meet these regulations, automakers have needed to innovate. This innovation has led to the advent of new technologies that have changed the entire industry.
The automaker’s engineering prowess isn’t necessarily on display in its VIN encoding.
Ergonomics can play a big role in your on-the-job comfort and overall health.
Chloe Hung, Eric Luftig, Michael Kitching, Eric Sills and Matt Roney discuss what’s top of mind for their businesses.
With the great power of the engine comes the great responsibility of the crankshaft.
Before the public comes calling for their spring cleanup needs, this is the perfect time to take care of our own.
There’s a common misconception that any play in a ball joint means it’s
wearing out.
The category is spread across several vehicle systems, and includes a number of specialty tools.
We’ve seen a significant uptick in industry activation surrounding vehicle electrification, in a variety of ways.
