Auto Service Professional

01/31/2025

Sonic Tools announced the start of its Sonic Impact Scholarship Program, which will award 10 technicians a complete toolset for their specific industry, be it automotive, aviation, or manufacturing. https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/industry-news/news/55263325/sonic-tools-sonic-tools-announces-sonic-impact-scholarship-program-for-technicians

The Sonic Tools scholarship recipients will receive a set of tools curated for their specific trade.

01/30/2025

This bulletin applies to 2016-2021 CX-9 and 2018-2019 Mazda6 vehicles, equipped with SKYACTIV-G 2.5L engines. https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/tsbs/article/55264018/mitchell-1-correcting-mazda-egr-misfire

This bulletin applies to 2016-2021 CX-9 and 2018-2019 Mazda6 vehicles, equipped with SKYACTIV-G 2.5L engines.

01/30/2025

This bulletin applies to 2018 Audi S4, S5 and SQ5 and 2019 RS5 vehicles. A “switch off the engine and check coolant” message may be displayed in the instrument cluster. https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/tsbs/article/55264023/mitchell-1-mending-audi-mechanical-fuel-pump-malfunction

This bulletin applies to 2018 Audi S4, S5 and SQ5 and 2019 RS5 vehicles. A “switch off the engine and check coolant” message may be displayed in the instrument cluster.

01/30/2025

Some 2010-2023 Lexus GX460 (KDSS equipped) vehicles may exhibit a condition where the vehicle leans more than 20mm (0.79 inch) from left to right when viewed from the rear of the vehicle. https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/tsbs/article/55264026/mitchell-1-stopping-lexus-leaning-problem

Some 2010-2023 Lexus GX460 (KDSS equipped) vehicles may exhibit a condition where the vehicle leans more than 20mm (0.79 inch) from left to right when viewed from the rear of ...

01/29/2025

TOPDON covers the importance of pre-scans and post-scans on vehicles, not only for the shop but also for the customer. https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/service-repair/the-garage/ask-the-expert-and-tech-tips/article/55264127/topdon-usa-tech-tip-the-importance-of-pre-scans-and-post-scans

TOPDON covers the importance of pre-scans and post-scans on vehicles, not only for the shop but also for the customer.

01/29/2025

Owners of Porsche vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control (ACC) may complain that during long trips, the ACC disengages and displays a warning message. https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/tsbs/article/55264032/mitchell-1-clearing-porsche-distance-sensors

Owners of Porsche vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control (ACC) may complain that during long trips, the ACC disengages and displays a warning message.

01/29/2025

This bulletin applies to 2017 Kia Optima hybrid/Optima plug-in hybrid vehicles. https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/tsbs/article/55264017/mitchell-1-bleeding-kia-hybrid-coolant-system

This bulletin applies to 2017 Kia Optima hybrid/Optima plug-in hybrid vehicles.

01/29/2025

Join Erik Screeden as he has a conversation with Napa Autotech senior instructor Bill Weaver as they dive into the world of available EV training. https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/service-repair/video-network/video/55263735/in-the-drivers-seat-1-bill-weaver

Every year the market share of EV vehicles grows, and with that growth comes a significant opportunity to service and expand a shop's customer base. But with that opportunity ...

02/01/2024

This bulletin applies to 2015-2018 Subaru Legacy, Outback and WRX vehicles.

02/01/2024

This bulletin applies to 2018-2022 Honda Accord vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine.

01/31/2024

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12/21/2023

This bulletin applies to 2014-2019 Chevy Silverado vehicles. Some owners may comment of a Service Trailer Brake message on the DIC. https://www.autoserviceprofessional.com/technical-service-bulletins/article/33016536/filling-up-chevy-brake-fluid-levels

This bulletin applies to 2014-2019 Chevy Silverado vehicles. Some owners may comment of a Service Trailer Brake message on the DIC.

12/20/2023

This bulletin applies to 2013-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500/5500 trucks, equipped with Uconnect 3C with an 8.4-inch display. https://www.autoserviceprofessional.com/technical-service-bulletins/article/33016537/updating-ram-radio-software

This bulletin applies to 2013-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500/5500 trucks, equipped with Uconnect 3C with 8.4-inch display.

12/20/2023

Some 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine and built on April 1, 2016, through Jan. 1, 2017, may exhibit white or blue smoke from the exhaust, and rough idle in neutral or park at normal operating temperature or after a hot restart. https://www.autoserviceprofessional.com/technical-service-bulletins/article/33016539/replacing-lincoln-cylinder-heads

Some 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine and built on April 1, 2016, through Jan.1, 2017, may exhibit white or blue smoke from the exhaust...

12/20/2023

This bulletin applies to 2016-2017 Buick Cascada vehicles equipped with an LWC engine and MH7 transmission. The MIL may be on and DTC U0101 may be set. Review the appropriate SI diagnostics for this DTC. https://www.autoserviceprofessional.com/technical-service-bulletins/article/33016540/inspecting-buick-transmission-connector

This bulletin applies to 2016-2017 Buick Cascada vehicles equipped with an LWC engine and MH7 transmission.

12/20/2023

Some 2016-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L Duratorq diesel engine and built on or before Feb. 13, 2018, may exhibit a MIL on with DTCs P24A0 and/or P26A0 in the PCM. https://www.autoserviceprofessional.com/technical-service-bulletins/article/33016541/reprogramming-ford-transit-pcm

Some 2016-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L Duratorq diesel engine and built on or before Feb. 13, 2018, may exhibit a MIL on with DTCs P24A0 and/or P26A0 in the...

12/19/2023

Some 2016-2018 Lexus GS350 and GS200T vehicles may have a MIL on with DTC P26 1093 (ECM/PCM engine off timer performance no operation). https://www.autoserviceprofessional.com/technical-service-bulletins/article/33016481/updating-lexus-calibrations

Some 2016-2018 Lexus GS350 and GS200T vehicles may have a MIL on with DTC P26 1093 (ECM/PCM engine off timer performance no operation).

12/18/2023

This bulletin applies to all Acura models equipped with an automatic transmission. When automatic transmission troubleshooting requires you to drive the vehicle onto a lift, the transmission may not automatically shift past second gear. https://www.autoserviceprofessional.com/technical-service-bulletins/article/33016482/the-trick-for-acura-shifting-problem

This bulletin applies to all Acura models equipped with an automatic transmission. When automatic transmission troubleshooting requires you to drive the vehicle onto a lift, the...