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Today's powertrain & engine management systems contain a dizzying array of sensors that provide the car's Engine Control Unit with vital data. After attending this course, you'll have an understanding of the various sensor technology types. You'll also learn how properly troubleshoot the root cause of sensor failures.
This technical topic is geared for the average B and or B+ technician and/or a challenging refresher for the A technician. We'll use real-world data and case studies to create best practices.
Speakers Philip Austin Manager of Technical Training USA/Canada NGK Spark Plugs With 25 years of Automotive Industry experience, starting off as an ASE certified OE Dealership Technician to OE Dealership Assistant Service Manager. Thereafter Philip Austin has held various leadership roles along with training & development roles within the industry. A lifelong pursuit of learning and teaching has taken him to every corner of the automotive industry. As a previous OE Tech, successful Shop co-owner, Technical Trade School Instructor, Technical Content Developer, Business Consultant, and Guest Instructor on the Velocity Channel Automotive Cable Series- Tech Garage; he is dedicated to supporting the growth of all automotive professionals via training & development. Philip is currently the Manager of Technical Training at NGK Spark Plugs. Andrew Markel Technical Director of Content Babcox Media
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Underhood Service targets repair shops that derive 50 percent or more of their revenue from the service and repair of under-the-hood systems. The expanding amount of knowledge and capital needed to keep up with technological advances has led these shop owners to concentrate on underhood systems, while also offering preventive maintenance services on most major vehicle systems. By subscribing, you’ll receive the ShopOwner digital edition magazine (12 times/year) featuring articles from Underhood Service and the Underhood Service eNewsletter (twice weekly). Access to digital editions, contests, news, and more are ready for you today!
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Make sure to replace timing belts at recommended service intervals. This video is sponsored by Continental.
Many engines today have two or more belts that will need to be replaced at some point. One is a serpentine belt on the front of the engine that drives the engine accessory such as the alternator and the air conditioning compressor. The other is the timing belt. If the engine has an overhead cam design, timing belt failure is serious business. If the belt fails, the engine will stop. If the engine is an interference engine, engine damage can occur to pistons and bows. AdvertisementIt is so important to replace timing belts at the recommended service intervals called out by the car manufacturer. Recommended maintenance and replacement of the belt could be at 60,000, 90,000, or 100,000 miles. Belt replacement should be done as recommended, and it’s that simple. When a timing belt is replaced, it’s a good idea to take a total systems approach and replace all the necessary components. By replacing the belt and the tensioner, you are really returning the timing system to a like new condition. It’s a good idea to replace pulleys and the water pump as well. All of these components have wearable parts, such as bearings, which can fail. AdvertisementContinental has timing kits for every need. The Continental Pro Series and Pro Series Plus kits contain the components for a customized solution. These kits contain the belt and all necessary drive components for the application. And for peace of mind, these components look like the original part, and meet or exceed or it fit form and function so that the part will install the same as the original parts. And when installed correctly, Continental warranty the components to the same duration as the original equipment warranty that came from the car manufacturer. Let’s take a look at the Continental Pro Series Plus kit. Here we have a timing belt kit. Inside the box are all the components required to replace the belt. Let’s dig in. This is Continental’s PP328LK4 Pro Series Plus that fits many Subaru 2.5 liter four cylinder engines. This kit also includes the water pump. First we have the belts. The recommended replacement interval can range from 60,000 to 90,000 miles depending on the model year. In this Subaru application, the replacement interval is 100,000 miles.AdvertisementNext we have the tensioner. It should be replaced along with the belt. Here is the cogged idler pulley inside our bearings and seals. If you decide to leave the old one on the engine, it can fail and cause noise and alignment problems for the belt. There are three more idler pulleys. The reason why these are in the box is that they can fail. The best case scenario is that when they wear they will cause noise. The worst case scenarios when they fail, they will cause the timing to change. This is not good for an interference engine. Here we have the water pump and gaskets. The timing belt drives the water pump. The original pump might not be leaking, but are you willing to bet that it will not leak in the next 60,000 or 90,000 miles? You are better off replacing it now. The advantage of these kits is that you have all the parts in one kit and in one delivery. You don’t have to wait for multiple deliveries to have all the parts to start the job.AdvertisementFinally, the Pro Plus kit includes cam and crank seals. Continental Pro Series kits also include the necessary installation instructions, component alerts, mileage guarantee, and installation sticker. Make sure to read the installation instructions before beginning the job. Every install is different and the instructions will help guide you through the process. Component alerts are included to call out special attention through the installation of a given part to make the job easier. The mileage guarantee certificate should be filled out and submitted to Continental to ensure the proper registration of the kit. This guarantee is Continental’s commitment to our customers and it reflects the high quality products in the kit. And finally, the mileage sticker is just a reminder of those high quality products that were installed and the date of installation. Fill it out and apply it under the hood where it can be seen. The Continental Pro Series with water pump, tensioners, and pulleys, or the Pro Series Plus that also includes cam and crank seal sets, the standard for providing the high performance products you need for reliable and economic replacement of your timing belt drive. AdvertisementThanks for watching. This video is sponsored by Continental.
It is so important to replace timing belts at the recommended service intervals called out by the car manufacturer. Recommended maintenance and replacement of the belt could be at 60,000, 90,000, or 100,000 miles. Belt replacement should be done as recommended, and it’s that simple.
When a timing belt is replaced, it’s a good idea to take a total systems approach and replace all the necessary components. By replacing the belt and the tensioner, you are really returning the timing system to a like new condition. It’s a good idea to replace pulleys and the water pump as well. All of these components have wearable parts, such as bearings, which can fail.
Continental has timing kits for every need. The Continental Pro Series and Pro Series Plus kits contain the components for a customized solution. These kits contain the belt and all necessary drive components for the application. And for peace of mind, these components look like the original part, and meet or exceed or it fit form and function so that the part will install the same as the original parts. And when installed correctly, Continental warranty the components to the same duration as the original equipment warranty that came from the car manufacturer.
Let’s take a look at the Continental Pro Series Plus kit. Here we have a timing belt kit. Inside the box are all the components required to replace the belt. Let’s dig in. This is Continental’s PP328LK4 Pro Series Plus that fits many Subaru 2.5 liter four cylinder engines. This kit also includes the water pump. First we have the belts. The recommended replacement interval can range from 60,000 to 90,000 miles depending on the model year. In this Subaru application, the replacement interval is 100,000 miles.
Next we have the tensioner. It should be replaced along with the belt. Here is the cogged idler pulley inside our bearings and seals. If you decide to leave the old one on the engine, it can fail and cause noise and alignment problems for the belt. There are three more idler pulleys. The reason why these are in the box is that they can fail.
The best case scenario is that when they wear they will cause noise. The worst case scenarios when they fail, they will cause the timing to change. This is not good for an interference engine. Here we have the water pump and gaskets. The timing belt drives the water pump. The original pump might not be leaking, but are you willing to bet that it will not leak in the next 60,000 or 90,000 miles? You are better off replacing it now. The advantage of these kits is that you have all the parts in one kit and in one delivery. You don’t have to wait for multiple deliveries to have all the parts to start the job.
Finally, the Pro Plus kit includes cam and crank seals. Continental Pro Series kits also include the necessary installation instructions, component alerts, mileage guarantee, and installation sticker. Make sure to read the installation instructions before beginning the job. Every install is different and the instructions will help guide you through the process. Component alerts are included to call out special attention through the installation of a given part to make the job easier.
The mileage guarantee certificate should be filled out and submitted to Continental to ensure the proper registration of the kit. This guarantee is Continental’s commitment to our customers and it reflects the high quality products in the kit. And finally, the mileage sticker is just a reminder of those high quality products that were installed and the date of installation. Fill it out and apply it under the hood where it can be seen. The Continental Pro Series with water pump, tensioners, and pulleys, or the Pro Series Plus that also includes cam and crank seal sets, the standard for providing the high performance products you need for reliable and economic replacement of your timing belt drive.
This video is sponsored by Continental.
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