E15 Fuel: What shops need to know
Chevy Silverado Low Idle, Engine Stalls
Vehicle: 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500, 4WD, V8-5.3L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 132,878 Miles
Problem: The owner’s concern was that the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on and the vehicle would start and barely idle (about 300 rpm).
Jeep Grand Cherokee No Start After Windshield Tint Job
Vehicle: 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4WD, V6-3.6L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 48,112 Miles
Problem: The vehicle was taken to a shop to have the top of the windshield tinted. After it was tinted, the vehicle would not start. NOTE: The mirror and rain sensor were removed from the windshield for tinting. The vehicle had no camera or ADAS components in the windshield. The vehicle was sublet to another shop for diagnosis and repairs.
Chevy Tahoe Electrical Gremlins Fixed on a Hunch
Vehicle: 2016 Chevy Tahoe, 2WD, V8-5.3L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 166,008 Miles
Problem: Originally, the vehicle came in with a misfire on the #8 cylinder due to a failed injector. The extended warranty would only replace the injectors on the right bank and would not pay for spark plugs. The customer refused to pay any extra out of pocket. The vehicle left with no issues.
Save 14 Hours on Toyota 4Runner Knock Sensor Job
Vehicle: 2022 Toyota 4Runner, 4WD, V6-4.0L (1GR-FE), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: N/A
Problem: The knock sensor removal and replacement procedure states that you need to remove the water outlet pipe to access the knock sensor. To remove the water outlet pipe, the bank 1 cylinder head needs to be removed. That procedure takes about 20 hours.
Too Many Tools, Not Enough Time
Technology Adoption Study Reveals Challenges
Today’s automotive repair and collision shops rely on technology more than ever—but that reliance is also creating new challenges. According to a new State of the Market: Technology Adoption Within Automotive Repair Shops report, sponsored by AutoZone, ALLDATA, and RATCHET+WRENCH, independent shops now use a wide range of digital tools to keep daily operations moving.
SkillsUSA: Finding the Next Generation of Techs
In many industries, the need for skilled labor is a constant challenge. From small shops to large corporations, finding trained, capable workers seems to be getting harder each year. The conversation often points to a shortage, but that is only part of the story.
Missing Gasket Freezes Silverado
TRENDING TSB
Owners of certain 2014-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express models equipped with GM’s 8L45 and 8L90 transmissions may experience a condition where the vehicle suddenly refuses to move following a valve body replacement. Not slipping. Not shuddering. Just sitting there like a teenager asked to unload groceries.
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