Auto Inc. - April 2014

Fast Fix on Chevy Snow Plow

Troubleshooting transmission on ’96 Chevy truck gets complicated with circuits. Winter in the Midwest brings in some real humdinger problems for us here at CRT Electronics. The one I’m currently working on is, of course, a rush job because the…

Generationally SpeakingApril 2014

See what makes us different ... and the same! In this month’s “Generationally Speaking” department, meet Shaun Farnsworth and Scott St. Amand, both technicians at Atlantic Motorcar Center (www.atlanticmotorcar.com), Wiscasset, Maine. The shop is owned by Bruce Howes, founder. Shaun…

My 5.2 Diesel Does Not Start

A common complaint on the 5.2 Diesel is: “After sitting overnight, the engine does not start unless I pump the primer or spray some WD-40 at it.” While a number of issues can be present, one of the more common…

Member's Advantage: April 2014

Put the ASA Marketplace to Work for You! Save on the Products, Services You’re Already Using CarCareOne Program: Save an Average of 14% on Merchant Discount Rates! One of ASA’s most popular member benefits is the CarCareONE program, a consumer-designed…

A Central Stillness

Unflappable, steady, predictable, resolute, the calm in the storm. You’ve probably been around some of these people. The ones with a Central Stillness. But probably fewer than all those you’ve met who occupy the Jobs at the Top of their…

Scan Tool Review: Ford/Mazda

An overview of Ford’s scan tools, including NGS, PDS and IDS As part of our monthly series of scan tool reviews, this issue we are bringing Ford to the microscope. Until recently, Ford and Mazda shared platforms and subscriptions so…

News Briefs April 2014

Exclusive Offer: Mopar Subscription at 88% Discount! Unbelievable! That’s the best description of a new benefit for ASA members. If you act by April 30, you can get a Mopar TechAuthority Online subscription for an 88 percent discount! As an…

Great Things Happening

In many ways ASA is experiencing a rebirth and is currently in a whirlwind of positive activity. We’ve reported on the changes in our leadership, structure, new show venue and heightened energy over the past year. We are working to…