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2024 Dodge Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI Last Call Special Edition Signals the End of an Era

autoevolution

How long has it been since what used to be Fiat Chrysler Automobiles leveraged its DaimlerChrysler-era technical expertise to develop the WD-series Dodge Durango? The current Durango, namely the third generation since 1997, rolled out in 2010 for the 2011 model year with WK2-series Jeep Cherokee underpinnings.

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Techs Rock Candidate Profiles – Aviation, Motorcycle & Marine

Tomorrow's Technician

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is an awards program recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. He has a lifelong passion for aviation and joined the Air Force in 2011 to turn that passion into a career.

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Pirelli Extends Formula 1 Tire Supply Through 2027

Tire Review Magazine

This latest agreement, set in motion with the technical dossier received from the FIA in June, has been ratified by the FIA World Motor Sport Council and nominates Pirelli as sole supplier to the FIA Formula One World Championship as well as the Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships.

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How Capacitors Protect Ignition Circuits

Tomorrow's Technician

So, I emailed Philip Austin, NGK’s Manager of Technical Training. I ran across a similar coil arrangement from a 2011 Nissan Frontier. If you look at some ignition system wiring diagrams, you may notice something unexpected on the ground connection for the coils on some BMW models: it is a capacitor. I was stumped!

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5 Common Subaru AWD Problems and Fixes (+Maintenance Tips)

RepairSmith

If you’re thinking about becoming a Subaru owner, these years and models have experienced more problems than others: 2011-2013 Subaru Outback : Subaru suffered a lawsuit relating to defective piston rings, which caused the engines to burn oil and, in some cases, lead to engine failure. In this case, why not have the mechanic come to you?

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Ignition System Secrets Every Tech Should Know

Tomorrow's Technician

Some of the most common engines in operation over the past 25 years have high failure rates, and OE technical service bulletins often call for replacement of all the coils during service, not just one at a time. As an example of the efficiency of replacing all the coils, consider a 2011 Ford Escape with the three-liter V6 engine.

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Ignition System Secrets Every Tech Should Know

Brake & Front End

Some of the most common engines in operation over the past 25 years have high failure rates, and OE technical service bulletins often call for replacement of all the coils during service, not just one at a time. As an example of the efficiency of replacing all the coils, consider a 2011 Ford Escape with the three-liter V6 engine.