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1. If you have a tough or unusual service repair the Diagnostic Hotline can help Call 1 800 825 5886 prompt 2 from8a m to8 p m ET Monday Friday to speak with a technical expert with the latest OEM information PRODUCT INFO For free technical assistance and product information regarding specific ACDelco products con tact these toll free information hotlines staffed by ASE certified technicians Brakes 1 888 701 6169 prompt 1 Chassis amp ReadyStruts 1 800 270 2124 Clutches 1 888 725 8625 Lift Supports 1 800 790 5438 Shocks 1 877 466 7752 Starters amp Alternators New 1 800 854 0076 Starters amp Alternators Reman 1 800 228 9672 Steering 1 855 451 1212 Wiper Blades 1 800 810 7096 a Ten years ago Tim and Sharon Weaver opened a W Service Center inc n TAW Service Center Inc in Berrysburg Pa with a dream to repair all things automotive everything from scooters to tractor trailers The ACDelco shop that now sits on five acres was born from the determination that began with Tim renting a single bay in the back of an old dealership in a nearby town But it has grown exponentially from the couple s desire to learn and improve through knowledge and training The Weavers strongly advocate ACDelco s extensive training offerings and even joke that they have enough business certifications to wallpaper their waiting room with them With a background as a machini2. RUNNING THE BUSINESS belt replacement an item that could generate more hassle and discomfort for ERE OE Sean mae god CD ORL pg 3 the owner if it broke on a cold dark night in January factalline ince a eee ee eee pg 5 TAGISH TAMIAMI AF RIROL Alen MO liber earecr etre ee E A eae pg 6 Care Care Month is also a great opportunity to host a Knowledge is Power TECHTIPS y seminar in your shop to educate your female customers about the ins and outs Eliminating Unwanted Vehicle Odors 0 c pg 7 of automotive maintenance and service fo Oil Consumption in GM ea heneines ee pg 11 Complement it with some cider and donuts and you ll have the perfect seasonal opportunity to forge new and strong customer relationships 2015 ISSUE 5 Hybrid Emergency First Responder Information First responder information regarding various hybrid vehicles produced by GM is available online for emergency personnel The information is designed to aid first responders in learning about the hybrid vehicles and or hybrid systems so that they can perform the necessary actions quickly and properly in an emergency situation Service Technical College eee First Responder Guide Chevrolet Spark Electric Vehicle GM Service Technical College provides First Responder Guides FRG and Quick Reference QR Sheets free of charge to First Responders FRGs and QRs can be displayed in a classroom as long as they are represented as GM infor
3. 2534 interface tool is needed for programming The DrewTech MongoosePro GM Il may bea cost effective option for some repair shops for diagnosing and MongoosePro GM II programming GM vehicles The tool can be purchased directly at www drewtech com The MongoosePro GM II supports TIS2Web for control module programming and Tech2Win for diagnostics on powertrain chassis body anti theft and TPMS systems including GDS 2 vehicle diagnostics The MongoosePro GM kit includes the MongoosePro GM interface installation CD and user s manual 2015 ISSUE 5 D TECH TIPS Eliminating Unwanted Odors in Vehicles 2015 and prior GM passenger cars and trucks GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator is a non toxic biodegradable odor remover that greatly reduces or removes objectionable smells of mold and mildew resulting from vehicle water leaks and customer created odors such as smoke It also may be induced into HVAC modules and instrument panel ducts for the control of non bacterial related odors 1 Confirm that all water leaks have been repaired 2 Combine a drop of dish soap the size of a quarter and eight ounces of GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator Top off the bottle with tap water Use this formula on hard surfaces 3 Neutralize all carpeting and upholstered seats with GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator at full strength 4 Spray GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator into all instrument panel vents Start the vehicle and turn t
4. DPW in January Since the changeover the DPW has performed the required ambulance maintenance However properly diagnosing and performing drivability repairs on the fleet of Type ACDelco training quickly got the Nassau County 1 and Type 3 ambulances equipped with the GM 6 6L Duramax diesel engine was overwhelming the department ambulance fleet back on the road The director of the Nassau County DPW Jim Butcher contacted ACDelco s Dan Tarca for help Butcher knew he needed technician training on the 6 6L Duramax diesel and wanted to find out how to get the service information his department needed to make proper repairs Tarca the ACDelco New England Market Area Manager got together with ACDelco District Sales Manager Tom Meade and his two ACDelco M amp R Specialists Rob Oulton and Steve Winnicki to develop a plan to help Nassau County DPW s technicians Their goal was to quickly provide the DPW with the resources they needed to get their ambulances back on the road and serve the community when needed Oulton and Winnicki coordinated and set up on site training for the DPW technicians covering all aspects of the diesel engine and its new emission systems The training included information about the GM Diesel Exhaust Emission system Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Regeneration Reductant Fluid quality testing and control module reprograming The technicians quickly learned how to use GM diagnostic software to diagnose a
5. in house programming yields greater profits yet the customer charge is less per event In the end quicker less expensive customer service leads to happier loyal customers TIS2Web Subscription Options ACDelco TIS2Web is the web based subscription service for GM vehicle calibrations Global Diagnostic System 2 GDS 2 software and Tech 2 diagnostic software updates that are required to diagnose GM vehicles Several options are available for TIS2Web software applications that are designed to fit the budget and specific needs of every service center whether it s a one time programming need or a full subscription TIS2Web subscription options e Complete GM Service Support Package 3 125 per year e Tech 2 and Service Programming Package 1 395 per year e Service Programming System SPS Only 55 for 2 days 275 quarterly 995 per year e Tech 2 Diagnostics 750 per year e GM Global Diagnostic System 2 GDS 2 57 for 3 days 227 monthly 575 per year e Tech2Win 55 for 3 days e GM Vehicle Communication Interface Package 775 per year ACDelco also offers a variety of programming training including no charge online tutorials and a diagnostic technical support hotline To view the TIS2Web Tutorial Videos go to www gmtis2webhowto com For more information about TIS2Web go to www acdelcotechconnect com click Shop Programs and then select PSC Program and TIS2Web Programming Tools In addition to TIS2Web software a J
6. to successfully install the GDS2 software without any customer delays See how to easily renew your GDS2 lease agreement an important step in maintaining the software subscription Visit www gmtis2webhowto com to view these and the full suite of TIS2Web tutorials available at no charge GMSi and TIS2Web software applications are available via a web based subscription service delivering GM vehicle calibrations Global Diagnostic System GDS2 and Tech2 Scan Tool Diagnostic Software For more information regarding TIS2Web go to www acdelcotechconnect com or log on at www acdelcotds com Duramax Diesel Head Gasket Replacement 2001 2015 Chevrolet Express Chevrolet Silverado GMC Savana and GMC Sierra equipped with the Duramax diesel engine The following are recommendations and best practices to follow during cylinder head service or gasket replacement on the Duramax diesel engine RPO LB7 LBZ LGH LLY LML LMM Gaskets are not interchangeable The left and right cylinder head gaskets are not interchangeable Improper placement of the cylinder head gasket will block coolant and oil passages which causes severe engine damage Surface cleaning procedures Do not use any power type sanding devices Do not use a wire brush or wheel to clean gasket surfaces Do not use chemical cleaning agents on gasket surfaces Refer to GM Service Bulletin 00 06 01 012 for more information Review the appropriate Service
7. Information and GM Service Bulletin 06 06 01 006 for engine block and cylinder head sealing surface cleaning procedures Cylinder head bolts During cylinder head servicing or cylinder head gasket replacement always use new M12 cylinder head bolts The M8 cylinder head bolts can be reused Clean the bolt threads and holes The PCV orifice is an integral part of the camshaft cover Handling gaskets Leave the gaskets in nS the packaging until they are ready to be installed on the block Once removed from the oRRBEEP DEERE ELG packaging handle them with great care Intake manifold non return valve location 2015 ISSUE 5 2 Do not set the gaskets on workbenches or toolboxes because it could introduce foreign debris Also do not use air to blow between the gasket layers Cylinder head surface Do not machine the cylinder head surface Measure the cylinder head for warpage with a straight edge and a feeler gauge A cylinder head block deck with warpage in excess of 0 1mm 0 0039 in must be replaced Intake manifold non return valve Installation It is recommended to install two head bolts secured to minimal torque 20 Nm prior to installing the remaining head bolts This lessens the chance of introducing other foreign material during installation Use a paint pen on the M12 cylinder head bolts during installation to mark the head of each bolt one by one indicating which of the four torqu
8. The PCV orifice is an integral part of the camshaft cover If the PCV orifice external port is leaking oil or vacuum replace the camshaft cover assembly Clean any oil from all induction system components and retest for oil consumption leaks or any DTCs that reset Also check for a missing intake manifold non return valve that may have damaged the PCV orifice diaphragm If the non return valve is not visible as shown use a long cotton swab to wipe any excess oil from the valve If the non return valve is still not visible remove the intake manifold for inspection to validate the valve is missing If the intake manifold non return valve is missing replace the intake manifold assembly Clean the oil from all induction system components and retest for oil consumption leaks or any DTCs that reset If the intake manifold non return valve is seated properly inspect the spark plugs for signs of oil fouling check engine cranking compression using GDS 2 and perform cylinder leakage testing using the proper tools Repair any issues found during the compression or leakage testing Ea New York Shop Keeps Up With the Times Through ACDelco Training Anyone who has been in the automotive business a while knows that one thing never changes Things are always changing Just ask Luigi Cannata the service manager at Lou s Car Care in Syracuse N Y which has been an ACDelco Professional Service Center for more than 15 years While the lat
9. ar it Gar ae 2015 ISSUE 5 Over 100 Years of Experience Strengthen Customer Ties WHAT S INSIDE During Fall Car Care Month CE INTHENEWS Standardized Heavy Duty Pickup Trailering Ratings pg 2 60 Years of the Chevy Small Block Engine pg 10 New Diesel for Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon pg 12 THE SERVICE BAY Fivoric First Responder Informationi 4 0 pg 2 The New 8L90 8 Speed Automatic Transmission pg 4 Duramax Diesel Head Gasket Replacement Tips pg9 a TRAINING y AOT R October is Fall Car Care Month and it s a great opportunity to strengthen Training Prepares Shop Owners for Wide Range of eae ie OF GS eertenera urease erry heen eh ee eter rn ee pg customer relationships by reminding your clients about the importance of TIS2Web Tutorial Videos Support DDS 2rerseeccoeooeoe Bee inspections and preventative maintenance Remind them it s a good time to Training Schedule scsssstssssesesetetetetstetetetetete pg 12 have the coolant checked to ensure it s ready for the winter months along with PRODUCT y f f a items such as the wiper blades tires air filter and cabin filter New Accessory Belt Drive Kits cece seeceeees pg 7 Battery Enhancements New Part Numbers 10 It s also a good idea to remind customers to consult the owner s manual for i i upcoming service milestones such as the manufacturer s recommended timing
10. e Professional Service Center program You can also follow ACDelco on Twitter Facebook and YouTube for updates throughout the convention If you re going to be at AAPEX it s a great opportunity to get some face time with ACDelco representatives and get your questions answered about products the PSC program and more See you in Las Vegas o 2015 ISSUE 5 New 8L90 8 Speed Automatic Transmission Delivers World Class Performance More than 550 computer aided engineering analyses were made to endure strength durability performance and refinement during the development of the all new GM developed Hydra Matic 8L90 8 speed automatic transmission RPO M5U available in the 2015 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Silverado Tahoe and Suburban GMC Sierra Yukon and Yukon XL and Cadillac Escalade In the Corvette Stingray the results are a paddle shift transmission that delivers world class shift times rivaling the best dual clutch designs In the Silverado and Hydra Matic 8L90 amp Speed Automatic Transmission Sierra pickups the new transmission delivers 11 percent greater torque capacity than the 6L80 6 speed transmission it replaces New Architecture The eight speed ratios of the 8 speed transmission are generated using four simple planetary gear sets two brake clutches and three rotating clutches The resultant on axis transmission architecture uses a squashed torque converter an off axis pump and four close coupled
11. e steps have been completed on that particular bolt This prevents skipping a step or doing a step twice In the end all bolts should have four paint pen marks 2015 ISSUE 5 F ACDelco Announces Battery Enhancements New Part Numbers Enhancements to ACDelco s battery product portfolio will be introduced over the next several months along with several new part numbers The product updates are a result of incorporating the best OE features and consolidating them as well as making some internal revisions Most ACDelco catalog numbers should remain the same but some have been assigned new designations See your distributor or ACDelco representative for more details New ACDelco Part Number Old GM Part Number Old ACDelco Part Number 75VPS 88865288 75VPG 75PG 88865248 75VPG 78PG 88865250 78VPG 78VPS 88865289 78VPG 100PS 88865260 78VPG 60 Years of the Chevy Small Block It would be very difficult to overstate the significance of the iconic Chevy small block V 8 From its landmark features and manufacturing breakthroughs to its lasting influence six decades later it is one of the most significant achievements in industrial design from the 20th century Chevrolet didn t invent the V 8 engine of course and it didn t even develop the basic overhead valve design but the Chevy small block helped revolutionize the design and manufacturing in ways that made it more attainable to the broader base of automobile custo
12. est technology and engineering developments transform the parts and procedures in automotive service at lightning speed Cannata has discovered that the best way to keep evolving with the changes is to take advantage of the ACDelco training available to him Not only does he participate in many of the training courses he stresses the importance of training to his fellow technicians His positive experience with training seminars led him to help organize an ACDelco Learning Management System LMS and in house training at the shop He also set aside time for all of his mechanics to complete the required training he outlined for them Cannata helped plan an in house training schedule for the rest of the year and required all technicians to attend He says that the technicians appreciate the ongoing education and feel that the training is invaluable in isolating vehicle concerns Lou s Car Care fully supports ACDelco products and utilizes ACDelco branding throughout the shop Cannata even attributes a 7 percent increase in ACDelco products to the training that builds trust and confidence in ACDelco parts 12 2015 ISSUE 5 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Add New Diesel Option The hot selling Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize trucks have added a diesel engine option for 2016 ratcheting up their segment leading capability and efficiency The all new 2 8L Duramax turbo diesel generates 181 horsepower and 369 lb ft of t
13. gear sets The three rotating clutches have been located forward of the gear sets to minimize the length of oil feeds for enhanced shift response There are variants of the transmission all based on torque capacity Architecture is common between the variants and component differences are primarily related to size The Transmission Control Module TCM is externally mounted It makes use of three speed sensors that provide enhanced shift response and accuracy The TCM has one 66 way connector to interface with the vehicle electrical system transmission assembly and other vehicle control modules It receives and monitors various electronic sensor inputs to execute hundreds of calculations and commands every 6 25 milliseconds The 4 element torque converter contains a pump a turbine a pressure plate splined to the turbine and a stator assembly The hydraulic system primarily consists of an off axis chain driven binary vane type pump located in the valve body and two control valve body assemblies Transmission Solenoid Valves The 8L90 transmission contains nine individual solenoids in the lower control valve body assembly Seven of the nine solenoid valves are used to control pressure regulation and direction of transmission fluid and the two on off solenoid valves are only used to direct transmission fluid There are three variations of pressure regulating solenoid valves used on this transmission high pressure normally lo
14. he HVAC fan on high not the A C setting Spray the formula into the outside fresh air intake vent at the base of the windshield Wipe off any excess at the instrument panel vents Once there is a fresh clean smell coming from the vents turn the system to the A C recirculation setting Roll up the windows and spray three to five pumps into the right lower instrument panel area Let the vehicle run with the fan set on high for five to seven minutes 7 PRODUCT Improve Efficiency With New Accessory Belt Drive Component Kits ampota Cour Se weeseres Correa or ACKOBNB22 cay me 19311130 p key te QUU rat Bet Orive Compong t oe ernie Corie arcena ea 6 Weems Save time and improve productivity with ACDelco s new line 35 Accessory Belt Drive Component Kits which provide you with all the parts necessary fora complete restoration in one kit without the painstaking process of having to source individual parts The lineup of parts includes 78 kits that cover more than 1 300 vehicle applications both domestic and import All kits include a serpentine belt idler s tensioner s and supporting hardware with detailed installation instructions Ask your distributor or ACDelco representative for details on popularity application information cross references or bill of material 2015 ISSUE 5 TECH TIPS ACDelco technical tips provide repair information about specific conditions on a variety of vehicles
15. ic transmission which uses a unique Centrifugal Pendulum Vibration Absorber CPVA in the torque converter to reduce powertrain noise and vibration Additionally two new features add control and confidence to the driving experience Smart diesel exhaust braking which enhances vehicle control and reduces brake wear by varying the amount of brakes needed for the vehicle load and grade and an integrated trailer brake controller system The new Colorado and Canyon diesel models go on sale this fall Course Number S ACO7 02 0141LT S AC07 03 01ILT S BK0O5 01 01ILT S BK0O5 02 01ILT S BK0O5 03 01ILT S DS11 02 01ILT SD SIKNTIG OMIE S ELO6 04 02ILT S ELO6 10 02ILT S ELO6 11 02ILT S ELO6 12 01ILT S ELO6 13 01ILT S ELO6 14 01ILT S ELO6 17 01ILT S EM01 01 01ILT S EP0O8 02 01ILT S EP0O8 03 01ILT S EP08 04 01ILT S EP0O8 05 01ILT S EPO8 06 01ILT S EPO8 07 01ILT S EP08 08 02ILT S EP0O8 09 01ILT S EP0O8 10 01ILT S EP0O8 81 02ILT S SS04 01 01ILT Ea Training Schedule Current Instructor Led Training ILT Courses Course Name Automotive Air Conditioning Advanced Refrigerant System Diagnostics HVAC Control System Operation and Diagnostics Braking Systems ABS Operation and Diagnosis Electronic Brake and Chassis Controls Is the vehicle really smarter than the driver Service Programming Flash or Pass Don t pass up potential customers Vehicle Network Commu
16. mation and a t modified in any way GM s First Responder Guides are available at www gmstc com April 2013 2012 General Motors Company All Rights Reserved First Responder Guide for the Spark EV First Responder Guides are available for the following GM vehicles Buick e 2012 2015 Lacrosse eAssist RPO HP6 e 2015 2015 Regal eAssist RPO HP6 Cadillac e 2009 2013 Escalade with Two Mode Hybrid System RPO HP2 e 2014 2015 ELR Chevrolet e 2008 2010 Malibu Hybrid RPO HP7 e 2008 2013 Tahoe Hybrid with Two Mode Hybrid System RPO HP2 e 2009 2013 Silverado Hybrid with Two Mode Hybrid System RPO HP2 e 2011 2015 Volt e 2013 2014 Malibu Eco eAssist RPO HP6 e 2014 2015 Spark EV GMC e 2008 2013 Yukon Hybrid with Two Mode Hybrid System RPO HP2 e 2009 2013 Sierra Hybrid with Two Mode Hybrid System RPO HP2 Saturn e 2007 2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid RPO code HP7 e 2007 2010 Saturn Vue Hybrid RPO HP7 Go to www gmstc com and select the First Responder link in the lower left corner of the page The guides include a variety of useful information including an overview of hybrid system operation components and their location high voltage label locations and cable cut label locations air bag information and high strength steel body structure identification Additional guides on other topics for first responders also are available Leveling the Field With SAE J2807 Trailering Ratings For decades the
17. mers In short it brought high performance to the people Chief Engineer Ed Cole challenged his engineering team to develop a compact less costly and easier to manufacture engine Upon its debut in the 1955 Chevy lineup the new V 8 engine was physically smaller 50 pounds lighter and more powerful than the old Stovebolt inline six that had powered Chevrolets for a couple of decades prior The new Chevrolet s V 8 it wouldn t be called small block until after the big block engine came along a decade later was designed with components and procedures that seem commonplace today but were state of the art innovations six decades ago They included lightweight stamped steel rocker arms that allowed a much higher rpm range hollow pushrods that carried oil to the cylinder heads a single piece intake manifold which combined the water outlet exhaust heat riser distributor mount and valley cover and internal lubrication New GM Part Number 88861746 88861746 88861747 88861747 88861747 which eliminated the need for external oil lines and greatly reduced the chance of leaks The new V 8 s cylinder heads were another important step forward Their cross flow port design and wedge shape combustion chambers were very efficient and when combined with the comparatively high rom capability of the valvetrain gave the new engine a broad performance band that was almost unparalleled The original small block dis
18. nd repair the out of service ambulances Before the training there were 11 ambulances out of service for drivability concerns But in only two days nine of those ambulances were repaired and back in service The other two were diagnosed with Allison automatic transmission concerns and the necessary parts were ordered By the end of the training event the DPW technicians had the service repair information they needed along with the technical expertise required to complete the repairs Just like the ambulance fleet of Nassau County ACDelco delivers when it s needed most amp capex 2015 ISSUE 5 O S RUNNING THE BUSINESS AAPEX 2015 IS COMING X Cool fall air and the appearance of of the curve roadside pumpkin stands can only mean one thing AAPEX The annual Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo representing the 47 7 billion aftermarket auto parts industry heads back to the Sands Expo in Las Vegas Nov 2 5 More than 2 200 automotive aftermarket manufacturers and suppliers will be on hand including ACDelco The ACDelco booth is updated with a new look and the representatives there will be looking to speak with all shop owners in attendance You ll get some great ACDelco gear and have the opportunity for training too We are offering two training classes in the AAPE Xedu training center along with in booth training on topics such as ACDelco products understanding and optimizing e commerce and th
19. nications When modules talk who is really listening Network Communication Diagnosis Electrical Power Management Enhanced Automotive Circuit Diagnosis Hybrid Technology and Service Body Electrical Global Diagnostics Advanced Body Control System Electrical Diagnostics Electrical Diagnostics Chasing Lost Electrons Valvetrain Controls Are they phasing you Engine Performance Computer Controls and Ignition System Diagnostics Engine Performance Air Induction and Fuel System Diagnostics Engine Performance Fault Monitoring and Emission System Diagnostics Engine Performance Advanced Drivability Diagnostics After Combustion Sensors Is what is in the exhaust making your engine run rough Air Induction and Fuel Injection Systems Evaporative Emissions Controls Why is there always a code but never a leak we can find Spark Generation Is a lack of spark sending you up in flames Direct Injection Duramax Diesel Operation and Diagnosis Vibration Correction Diagnostics
20. nt diagnostic equipment interface device software subscription and how much they would charge customers for the programming services minus technician labor time Divide the investment costs tools and software by the gross profit charge minus labor time to reveal the number of programming jobs needed to break even Most shops are sending profits out the door by not programming Service Manager Brady Bengel at Town and Country Auto Center in Lansing Mich a Blue Level Professional Service Center decided to program vehicles in house once he saw how it would improve his business model lam able to turn vehicles around faster for my customers can keep my guys working on cars instead of driving around town or towing them to the competition And I m not turning away business due to being able to program in house My customers are happy and I ve seen an increase in revenue it s a win win Sublet Programming Flatbed Tow Cost 100 event Productivity 100 event Sublet Programming Bill 100 event Estimated Turnaround Time 20 hours Customer Bill S400 event Programming cost after 10 service jobs 3 000 It typically costs a shop almost 2 000 more to outsource 10 programming events That s nearly three times as much and 60 times as long as programming in house In addition the customer is charged more at a subletting shop versus a shop that provides full service As a result of the cost efficiencies
21. orque enabling a maximum trailering capacity of 7 00 pounds a rating unmatched by any other midsize truck The engine is part of GM s global family of turbo diesel four cylinder engines and features a variable geometry turbocharger for optimal power and efficiency across the rpm band and a balance shaft for smoothness A broad torque band makes the 2 8L Duramax very powerful at low rpm while the turbocharged performance provides a confident feeling of immediate and smooth horsepower on demand Additional engine features include e Iron cylinder block and aluminum DOHC cylinder head e Forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods e Oilling circuit that includes a dedicated feed for the turbocharger to provide increased pressure at the turbo and faster oil delivery e _Piston cooling oil jets e 16 5 1 compression ratio e Commonrail direct injection fuel system Ser Oust e Ceramic glow plugs for shorter heat up times and higher glow temperatures e Balance shaft that contributes to smoothness and drives the oil pump e Laminated steel oil pan with upper aluminum section that contributes to engine rigidity and quietness e B20 bio diesel capability The Duramax 2 8L is the cleanest diesel truck engine ever produced by General Motors and meets some of the toughest U S emissions standards thanks in part to a cooled exhaust gas recirculation EGR system The new diesel is paired with a six speed automat
22. placed only 265 cubic inches 4 35 liters With a four barrel carburetor the engine was rated at 195 hp gross in the 1955 Corvette Interestingly it gave the fledgling sports cars a shot of serious performance and likely saved it from cancelation as its first two years of production only offered the archaic Stovebolt engine The rest as they say is history The small block went on to power countless Chevrolet models and other GM vehicles over the next decades and its legacy extends today to the new Gen V small block family offered in vehicles such as GM s full size trucks the Corvette and the all new 2016 Camaro SS Interestingly the new engines have 4 40 inch bore centers just like the original small block from 1955 Ke Possible Oil Consumption 2015 ISSUE 5 D 2011 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 2013 2014 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Sonic equipped with the 1 4L engine Excessive oil consumption blue smoke from the exhaust an illuminated Check Engine light or set fuel trim Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTC may be found on some models with the 1 4L engine Excessive oil consumption not due to leaks is defined by the use of 1 quart 0 9 L or greater of engine oil within 2 000 miles 3 200 kilometers Any or all of the following DTCs may be current or set in history P0106 P0171 P0299 PO507 P1101 or P2096 If these conditions are present check the PCV orifice for leaking oil or drawing vacuum at idle through its external port
23. sion Service Fast Learn procedure The Transmission Service Fast Learn procedure must be performed when any of the following repairs has been made to the transmission e Pressure regulating solenoid replacement e Valve body repair or replacement e Anyservice repair in response to a shift quality concern e Any internal transmission service repair overhaul or replacement e Torque converter replacement e TCM replacement e Transmission assembly replacement Failure to perform the procedure may result in poor transmission performance DTCs being set or customer dissatisfaction How this free upgrade works 2015 ISSUE 5 s RUNNING THE BUSINESS Installing Windows 10 Upgrade Now Makes GM Techline Apps Unusable ACDelco evaluating changes compatibility for future applications 1 Reserve 2 Install Although Microsoft recently announced the availability of Windows 10 along with free one year upgrades for Windows 7 and 8 users do not sign up for the upgrade at this time Installing Windows 10 will make the GM Techline applications in your service center unusable and prevent technicians from diagnosing and repairing vehicles Current Techline applications including TIS2Web GDS 2 MDI MDI Manager and Tech2Win are not compatible with Windows 10 The conversion back to Windows 7 can take several hours and is not supported by the Techline Customer Support Center Microsoft pushed an icon to the desktop tra
24. st Tim attended Vail Technical Institute before working on heavy duty trucks Next he worked in an auto machine shop where he would remove and disassemble a vehicle engine take the parts through the machining process and then reassemble and install it back in the vehicle TAW began with the one bay at a nearby dealership and that soon grew to two bays Sharon who has a parts and service background with ASE certifications and several prestigious awards brought along her work experience with a major freight carrier They joined the ACDelco program in 2006 and haven t looked back The Weavers say that without all the ACDelco training they have taken there is no way they could keep up with the changing times Plus the training has helped them sell ACDelco parts as well as diagnose and repair vehicles that come through their shop As far as they are concerned there is no such thing as too much training a TRAINING UPDATE TISZ2WEB TUTORIAL VIDEOS SUPPORT TECHNICIANS USING GDS2 Global Diagnostics System 2 GDS2 is a central topic in the ACDelco Techline Information System TIS2Web tutorial video series These videos provide quick instruction in under four minutes per video require no sign in and are free of charge Two popular TIS2Web tutorial videos illustrate how service technicians can set up ACDelco s online software applications for use with a J2534 scan tool to quickly and accurately diagnose and program GM vehicles Learn how
25. us pressure data points are assigned a file number which is marked on the solenoid valve housing end The performance data file is stored on the Techline Information System TIS website and is programmed and stored in the vehicle s TCM Replacing any of the following components will require the TCM to be programmed with the new or existing solenoid valve performance data TCM Program the new TCM with the existing solenoid data files stored on the TIS website for all seven pressure regulating solenoid valves One or More Solenoid Valves Program the TCM with the new data file for only the individual pressure regulating solenoid valves that were replaced Lower Control Valve Body Assembly with Solenoid Valves Program the TCM with the new data files stored on the TIS website for all pressure regulating solenoid valves Transmission Assembly Program the TCM with the new data files stored on the TIS website for all pressure regulating solenoid valves Transmission Service Fast Learn The Transmission Service Fast Learn procedure has been a required programming procedure on some current 6 speed transmissions Transmission Service Fast Learn is a procedure that is performed after any 8 speed transmission repair The procedure performs a series of tests which allow the TCM to learn individual clutch apply pressures These learn pressure values are used by the TCM for clutch control and timing of shifts A scan tool is used to perform the Transmis
26. various pickup truck manufacturers have used trailering payload and other ratings as marketing weapons advertising towing superiority over one another Trouble was those ratings were based on standards within each company so apples to apples comparisons were often difficult or impossible to make That changed in the past couple of years as the manufacturers effectively signed a security treaty and agreed to abide by guidelines established by the Society of Automotive Engineers SAE Known simply as the SAE J2807 standards they provide specific evaluation specifications for measuring launching acceleration climbing overall weight and more as the factors used to determine the maximum trailering rating of a truck By the 2015 model year the industry s light duty half ton trucks had aligned with the standards causing some of the ratings to rise and fall among all the manufacturers For 2016 the industry s heavy duty trucks three quarter ton and one ton are expected to comply GM s Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD models have already established numbers based on the J2807 standards but retain a maximum rating of 23 200 pounds for the one ton models Ea ACDelco to the Rescue The responsibility of So sare maintaining and repairing k C the ambulance fleet of Nassau County New York was transferred from the Nassau County Police Fleet to the Nassau County Department of Public Works
27. w high pressure normally high and low pressure normally high variable force e High Pressure indicates the cs solenoid valve is controlling or directing line pressure e Low Pressure indicates the solenoid valve is directing a The transmission features two control valve body assemblies pressurized fluid that is less than line pressure e Normally Low is when no current is applied to the solenoid valve coil the variable restriction is closed resulting in no or low pressure e Normally High is when no current is applied to the solenoid valve coil the variable restriction is open resulting in maximum or high pressure e The Variable Force Solenoid Valve can increase or decrease the amount of pressurized fluid based on the amount of current applied to solenoid valve coil The pressure regulating solenoid valves regulate hydraulic fluid pressure based on current flow through the solenoid valve coil windings They are operated by a 12V high side driver and a low side driver both internal to the TCM Current is controlled by turning the low side on and off If the TCM detects a malfunction it turns off the high side driver to that solenoid and sets a DTC Solenoid Characterization Transmission control solenoid valves 1 7 are pressure regulating valves Each individual solenoid valve is tested after assembly to determine the output fluid pressure at certain electrical current values applied to coil windings The current vers
28. y of users eligible for the upgrade If you have already reserved your upgrade cancel it as soon as possible When will GM Techline applications be ready for Windows 10 The changes needed for compatibility are under evaluation and the current timeline is mid 2016 O 2015 ISSUE 5 E Programming and Profits Program vehicles in house and you ll no longer send jobs and profits to other repair shops In house Programmin S495 one time cost 55 2 day Tool Software 20 mins 250 event Estimated Time Customer Bill Programming cost after 10 service jobs 1045 It is easy and affordable to program vehicles in house increasing the shop s productivity and bottom line All that s needed is a J 2534 interface tool and TIS2Web software for GM vehicles Several economical options are available for these tools that make it easier for service centers to get a better return on their investment when programming all while saving time increasing technician productivity and generating additional profits Return on Investment Programming is quickly becoming more common anda required procedure for many repairs from necessary ECM reprogramming for emissions related engine repairs to simple relearn procedures needed when replacing a component such as a window switch module Service centers can determine how much of an investment is needed to perform programming by adding up the cost of any programming equipme
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