TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-450, 2WD, Super Duty, V8-6.0L Turbo Diesel, VIN P, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 192,968 Problem: The vehicle came in with the malfunction indicator light (MIL) on and the customer complained that the engine lacked power. Details: First, the tech test-drove the…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2014 Subaru Outback F4, 2.5L DOHC, Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 62,009 Problem: The vehicle died while driving on the highway and was towed to the shop. Details: When the vehicle was brought into the shop, the engine would crank over but not start.…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500, 4WD, V8-6.0L, VIN U, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 187,223 Problem: The vehicle came to the shop because the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) was on. Details: The tech connected the scan tool and pulled the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) listed…
Every month we source useful information and top techniques from our team of L1 Certified Master Technicians that man our Virtual Tech Hotline. This month, our Master Tech — Joe Masterman — provides a guide on fuel trims, what they…
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TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, V6-3.3L, Flex Fuel, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 106,007 Problem: The vehicle starts and runs fine, but after 40+ miles, it develops a very intermittent, quick stumble and sets p1128. At times, the customer has driven up over 100 miles…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2013 Nissan Sentra, L4-1.8L, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 48,345 Problem: The battery went dead overnight. The owner tried to jump start the vehicle but the engine would not crank over. It was towed to the shop. PHOTO GALLERY: FUN,…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2005 GMC Canyon, 4WD, L5-3.5L, VIN 6, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 198,003 Problem: This vehicle came in to the shop with the antilock brake warning indicator on. The technician connected a scan tool and pulled the codes listed below. They test…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500, V6-3.0L DSL Turbo, VIN 45, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 169,995 Problem: The engine stays running with the key off. The malfunction indicator light is on with 38…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2016 Dodge Ram 3500, 4WD, L6-6.7L DSL Turbo Mileage: 18,650 Problem: The truck came to the shop because it was hesitating, stumbling and bogging on acceleration. The MIL was on and the vehicle was in “Reduced Power” mode. Details: The technician…
