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Longtime employees take ownership of Red Deer’s Elmac Auto Electric

Auto Service World

Bornn and Favelle both started their careers at Elmac Bornn as a part-time janitor and shelf-stocker in 1993 and Favelle as a parts delivery driver in 2008. Now at the helm, Favelle oversees daily operations and staff, while Bornn manages inventory, technical operations and finances.

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Bob Lutz Explains Why GM Killed Saab, Pontiac, Hummer And Saturn In 2008

Jalopnik

The period of 2008 to 2009 was rough for Detroit’s Big 3 automakers. While Ford technically never filed for bankruptcy — though it did receive some of those sweet bailout funds — GM and Chrysler did. GM seemed to have it the worst, as the automaker had to get rid of four of its divisions to get its head above water.… Read more.

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Turbocharged 5.9L Cummins Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

Back in 2008 or so, I had a neighbor who was the brother of an employee at Twisted Diesel , a shop down the way from me,” Nichols says. “I During his last two years of high school, Adam studied at a technical center for automotive work and accepted an internship at Twisted Diesel in his final year.

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MPA Releases ‘Part Smart’ Training Videos

Brake & Front End

Diagnosing and Fixing Slow Cranking & P0339 Error on Honda Accord The first video, “ Diagnosing and Fixing Slow Cranking & P0339 Error on Honda Accord (2008-2009) ,” features ASE certified Master Mechanic Nelson Davis. 4-cylinder engine.

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Volkswagen Engine Misfire Diagnosis

Tomorrow's Technician

Models All Models (Except Routan) 2008-2017 Description Customer may state that the MIL is flashing or illuminated. There can be multiple causes for engine misfire, ensure all campaigns and applicable technical service bulletins (TSBs) have been performed.

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The Real Value of TPMS Retrofit Kits

Tire Review Magazine

If your customer owns a vehicle that was manufactured before 2008, they might be missing out on a crucial safety feature: a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Yanick Leduc has been a technical trainer for more than 20 years. A TPMS retrofit kit is a smart way to add value and functionality to a vehicle without breaking the bank.

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BMW N63 Common Problems

Alex's Autohaus

The BMW N63 was one of the most advanced V8 engines when it hit the market in 2008. Despite being a very impressive engine technically, the N63 would go on to develop a certain reputation for the frequent maintenance needed and common issues that would develop over time. Is the N63 Worth it?