Issue 5 2020

Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries have been installed in vehicles since the 1990s and are being used in approximately 40 million vehicles in North America, growing at a rate of around 8 million batteries per year. They are found in some application of virtually all original equipment manufacturer (OEM) fleets today, including (but not limited…

It would be hard-pressed for a modern auto repair shop to consider turning their open sign on without having a scan tool. Most shops have several scan tools at their disposal and often keep investing in more every couple of years. While the do-it-yourself market can usually get by with a basic code and data…

The generator is a key component in the electrical system of any vehicle. Its basic purpose is to provide current for the electrical accessories on the vehicle and to charge the battery. Without a generator, the vehicle could be started and run, but it would stop as soon as the battery charge was depleted. Our…