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Turbochargers were originally used on performance cars to boost the power. Nowadays they are also used to help small engines give reasonable performance while maintaining high fuel efficiency. Follow this Real Fix to see how to diagnose and repair a turbocharger related diagnostic code on this 2002 Volkswagen Jetta.
One of the biggest problems a diesel-powered vehicle can experience is contamination of the fuel, usually with water. These vehicles usually have a light that will let you know if there is water in the fuel. SureTrack community member noarsons had a 2000 Ford F350 Super Duty in their shop that had the Water in Fuel light on, but it actually had coolant contaminating the fuel. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member powerstroketech and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.
Usually having a cranky vehicle is not a good thing, but when it won’t crank, you’re not going anywhere. Follow this real fix to see how this Jeep Patriot would not crank or start.
SureTrack Community, an experience-based repair information resource, was designed as an interactive community to connect automotive technicians so they can help each other out of tough repair situations. If you’re a new SureTrack Community user, or even a seasoned one, a good place to start is with the SureTrack Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.
Did you see the new updates in your repair information software? Take a look at these enhancements that will help speed up your repair process.
How to use the 5Ws for describing the story of TSBs and how they can benefit your shop. Although as professionals you may be fully aware of TSBs, sometimes it is important to go back to the basics and be reminded where to find them and why you should keep them in mind.