Understanding diesel exhaust aftertreatment systems
WEBDec 22, 2020 · In the modern diesel exhaust aftertreatment system, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) solution is injected into the exhaust stream in a spray of tiny droplets. The diameter of these droplets range from 100 to 200 µm. (For reference, a human hair ranges from about 25 to 181 μm in diameter.) From there, the exhaust works its way through the selective ...
Gaining information from the DLC - Auto Service World
WEBApr 30, 2007 · So to begin testing whether the communications network is working, first bring out the lab scope as mentioned earlier and adjust the settings to read as follows: Voltage (per channel) = FiveVolts; Time-Base (per channel) = 100ms. Now, hook up the lab scope to the DLC as follows: Channel # 1 of your lab scope to …
The 10 most common vehicle services - Auto Service World
WEBFeb 8, 2018 · The Car Care Council has released the top 10 most common vehicle service procedures for 2017 conducted by vehicle owners and technicians. Perhaps not surprisingly, oil and oil filter changes topped the list, according to research conducted by automotive market research company IMR Inc. The top 10 services are as follows: Oil/oil filter changed Wiper blades replacement Replace air filter […]
Revolutionizing auto shops with smart technology
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Operational efficiency. Smart technologies introduce a significant level of automation into auto service shops’ daily operations. By automating routine tasks such as inventory management, appointment scheduling, and even certain aspects of diagnostics, staff are freed up to concentrate on more complex and nuanced service needs.
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WEBNov 23, 2020 · Beefing up suspension and chassis parts. November 16, 2020 Auto Repair & Service By Allan Janssen. Read More. Newsletter.
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Our 2019 Jobber of the Year: It’s all about the customer
WEBJul 24, 2019 · That’s the attitude he takes into work each day. And it’s the attitude that earned his branch the title of 2019 Jobber of the Year. “It’s all about customer service. If you don’t have that, you might as well close the doors,” he said. “Everything else can be in place and you can have the best inventory, but if you don’t have ...
How far behind the industry is with labour rate
WEBJan 24, 2023 · An independent shop will charge $110 per hour. If we’re looking at the average working hours per week in the USA alone, then we can say that the auto repair industry charges an average of $1,573.32 for labour per week. This is calculated based on the average rate per hour ($137) and the average number of …
A Question of Ethics - Auto Service World
WEBSep 1, 2007 · A Question of Ethics. Bob’s mid-90s Chevy has a couple of noisy lifters. Shop #1 gives him a low quote, citing the need for two lifters, a set of intake gaskets, and four litres of oil. Shop #2 comes in higher, recommending a full set of lifters, new push rods, rockers, and an engine flush to clean out the sludge.
How big a concern right to repair is for shops
WEBApr 25, 2024 · The financial toll is also significant, with vehicle data restrictions costing independent repair shops an estimated $3.1 billion annually. These restrictions disproportionately harm small independent businesses, making it difficult for them to offer certain services and parts, and often leaving car owners with no …
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