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Source: Motor Age Taking a closer look at how Ford does EGRJuly 1, 2009The use of exhaust gas recirculation to assist in emissions control is common to most manufacturers. These systems all cool combustion chamber temperatures to reduce the emissions of oxides of nitrogen, or NOx. Their function is similar. Burned gasses exiting the combustion chamber are metered back to the intake, either through a common passage or through individual, cylinder specific, passages.
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Source: Motor AgeShock absorbers are responsible for more than smoothing out the ride.July 1, 2009Inspecting shock absorbers correctly is actually very simple. Start by looking for fluid leaks. While some "sweating" on the side the tube doesn't indicate a problem, oil dripping out is a sign of failure. There are other things to look for, as well as the correct way to perform a bounce test when diagnosing shock and strut problems.
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Source: Motor AgeChasing elusive vehicle body water leaksJuly 1, 2009Water management is a wonderful thing that we take for granted until it doesn't work right. Harness grommets can become unseated and give water a path. A wire harness with a tape breach in the upper side can carry water to a place inside the car where the harness droops and drips water on the carpet. Then there are convertible tops.
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Source: Motor AgeResearch predicts more than 5 million electric vehicle charging stations worldwide by 2015June 24, 2009As plug-in hybrid and other electric vehicles begin shipping in volume starting in 2010, a robust new infrastructure will be required for charging access at home, at work and around town. By 2015, the global installed base of charge points will surpass 5 million with cumulative equipment revenues of $6.5 billion, according to a new report from Pike Research.
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Source: Motor AgeA California Dodge offers a few lessons in electrical troubleshootingJune 24, 2009Diagnosing circuits operated by a control module is not as hard as many techs think. Like any diagnostic situation, it all comes down to understanding how the module operates. Control modules are computers programmed to carry out specific functions. In order to carry out their programming, they need information. And the importance of diagnosing this came to light with a 2005 Dodge Stratus SXT.
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Source: Motor AgeSKF offers tips for proper bearing cleaning and maintenanceJune 19, 2009A recent technical bulletin by SKF provides information for properly cleaning and maintaining bearings. Proper bearing cleaning can mean the difference between good performance and bearing failure. If cleaning is done improperly, the bearing, shaft or housing may become damaged, creating a more costly repair job.
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