Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 26, 2025

It is not that the Slingshot is engineered like a 1980s car, but the diagnostics and service procedures are just like in 1996, before OBDII. It is like the Right-to-Repair movement, TREAD Act and IM240 testing never happened, but vehicles kept evolving. engine that is also used in some snowmobiles and UTVs.

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RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Software Updates: Ford has released technical service bulletins (TSBs) regarding these transmission issues, which can be controlled by software. Engine Performance Issues You may experience hesitation or lack of power when accelerating, which is often traced to small boost leaks or a malfunctioning sensor.

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RepairSmith

OCTOBER 19, 2023

While a check engine light, or CEL, can mean a lot of different things, from a bad fuel cap to a failed ignition system, it’s a serious issue and should be remedied as soon as possible. Here in Los Angeles these CELs and trouble codes can result in a failed emissions test, preventing you from registering your vehicle.

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RepairSmith

JULY 17, 2024

Explanation of ‘Oxygen Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2, Sensor 2)’ “Bank 2” refers to the side of the engine that doesn’t have cylinder 1. This helps identify issues early before they lead to more significant engine problems. This imbalance can cause the oxygen sensor to report low voltage.

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Hollenshades Auto Service

JULY 7, 2023

Diesel’s evolution in response to emission standards: This steep change over a relatively short amount of time lead many manufactures to stop selling their existing lines of diesel-engine cars in the US until they could meet the new standards. Efficiency in a thermal engine comes from increasing the temperature of combustion.

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RepairSmith

MARCH 28, 2024

Noticed a fuel smell from your engine? Well, if it’s accompanied by a rough idle and other engine performance problems, then you might need a purge valve replacement. To help prevent a breakdown or excessive emissions, we’ll discuss what the purge valve does, the replacement process, and repair costs.

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Alex's Autohaus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Depending on the vehicle, this engine has a base output of between 500 and 641. TFSI: 463 kW / 850 Nm ECU Tune (Stage 1) Far and away the best upgrade for this engine (really, any turbocharged engine) is an ECU tune. Keep in mind, downpipe upgrades will prevent you from passing emissions tests and may not be legal in all areas.

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