Archive for March, 2008

 
As the name obviously states, air hammers use air in order to operate.  This air that is used is highly pressurized.  The purpose of an air hammer is shape, score or smooth whatever area that is being worked on.  There are many different sizes of air hammers, with one being available for any job that […]

Have you ever turned on your air condition in the middle of a hot summer day, intending to combat the warm air outside, and out blows smelly air?  If so, you are not the only person in this predicament.  So, what is the cause of this odor? 

Condensation from the system forms on various parts, such […]

Though, in general, the emissions created from vehicles are low, and especially in relation to how much was emitted from automobiles in the past, they still contribute air pollution.  In cities where countless vehicles of some type travel the streets on a daily basis, the contribution is even more.
So, where do these emissions come from?  […]

Yesterday we focused on the Genisys scope, and today we are going to focus on the InfoTech Software that works with it.
Not only does this software cover domestic vehicles, but it also includes coverage for Asian and European cars.  The software has engine, transmission, and ABS system coverage.
According to the Genisys website, for each vehicle […]

As we continue on with our series on various air tools and their uses, today we focus on the categories of grease guns, inflator gauges, shears, and ratchets and wrenches.

Grease Guns
As the name of the heading describes, grease guns are used to simply apply lubricants.  There different types of pneumatic grease guns.  For example, the […]

As I said in yesterday’s post, I thought it may be helpful for some to have some common and not so common air condition-related terms defined.  Today we’ll continue with that thought.

High Side - Section of an air conditioning system in which refrigerant is under high pressure
Leak Detector - Device used to locate refrigerant leaks […]

I thought it might be helpful to help clear up any confusion anyone may have concerning the definitions of various air condition-related terms. 

Accumulator - Air conditioning system component that removes moisture and stores extra refrigerant
Ambient Temperature Switch - One that prevents air conditioner operation when outdoor temperatures are below a set point
Antifreeze - Liquid used […]

According to the Genisys website, the Genisys scope is a powerful 4-channel scope with the functionality required to analyze the most sophisticated vehicles.  This means that it is versatile enough to be compatible with most any vehicle, making it the scope to utilize for all of your onboard diagnostic needs.  Today we will take a moment […]

This week I’m doing a series on various air tools and their uses.  Yesterday we looked at four categories of tools:  power nailers and staplers, cut off saws, reciprocal saws, and sanders, grinders, and buffers.  Continuing on with this series, today we will be focusing on drills, hammers/chisels, painters, and blow guns.

 Drills
 Drills are used for […]

Refrigerant leaks can be a common servicing issue that mechanics see from clients who bring their vehicles into the auto shop.  Leaks can be caused by various problems, and a leak detector is a great way to test if this is even the issue to begin with, prior to carrying out further troubleshooting.
Before getting out […]