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Mechanic Inspects 2008 Chevy Avalanche, Tells Owner It Was Cheap for a Reason

autoevolution

When the owner of this 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche bought the truck, he almost threw a party to celebrate. However, the mechanic told him exactly the opposite. He was happy he had gotten his hands on a super cheap vehicle that seemed to be fine. A 17-year-old Chevy Avalanche for just $3,500. continue reading. )

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From the Magazine: ‘A challenge and an honour’

Auto Service World

From his early days as a heavy equipment mechanic to his current role as president and CEO of Mister Transmission, Kuczynski has always been driven by a love for the automotive world and desire to see the industry and the people working in it grow and succeed. We had success back in 2008. I started repairing cars before I could drive.

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MPA Releases ‘Part Smart’ Training Videos

Brake & Front End

Diagnosing and Fixing Slow Cranking & P0339 Error on Honda Accord The first video, “ Diagnosing and Fixing Slow Cranking & P0339 Error on Honda Accord (2008-2009) ,” features ASE certified Master Mechanic Nelson Davis. 4-cylinder engine.

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How The 2.0T TSI Timing Chain Tensioner Fails ~ Video

Humble Mechanic

was used in almost all VW models from 2008 and up. Today we are looking at how the timing chain tensioner failed on the 2.0t TSI engine. The most common engine code is CCTA. While my shop has not seen a super high failure rate, we have seen a good amount. Unlike many […]

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How VW Parts Fail ~ 2.0t BPY Thermostat

Humble Mechanic

This is the engine code BPY found in 2006-2008 Volkswagens. Hey everyone, today we are back to talk about more failing VW parts. The failing VW part was are looking at today is the thermostat on 2.0t FSI engine. This is a failure that can cause a number of issues from overheating to a check engine […]

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In Praise of the Humble 12-Volt Battery 

Brake & Front End

It was just 6 volts, and its primary purpose at the time was to store the electrical energy the starter would use to crank the engine mechanically and to power the headlight (before the electric light, an oil lamp was used and “started” with a match). The first battery in vehicles coincided with the first electric starter in 1912.

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Common Issues on the Dodge Challenger

RepairSmith

However, it does have certain service, maintenance, and mechanical issues that owners have frequently reported. Here, we’ll explore some of the common issues on the Dodge Challenge, which included model years 2008 to 2023.