Welcome to the repair bays! Hang tight while this page loads. There are quite a few images of some of the machines and equipment we use to repair vehicles. Each has a small description of it's operation and use.
SUN
500 Scope
Snap-On
Scanner
MotorVac
Machine
Snap-On
Charging System Analyzer
Mitchell
Data Base & Internet Computer
BG PF5 Transmission Flushing Machine
VacuTec
Smoke Machine
The SUN 500 is the latest in high tech diagnostic machines. Built around a Pentium class computer is a full diagnostic machine capable of analyzing a wide range of automotive systems. Individual tests ranging from engine compression to lab scope patterns help the technician determine the proper area to begin an in-depth diagnostic of a computer controlled vehicle. A full system test can include a printout showing areas in need of attention.
The Snap-On Scanner allows the technician to access a vehicle's onboard computer system. The scanner can also be used to record data during a test drive on some vehicles to better isolate a problem. It can also monitor sensors and engine operating conditions. A very valuable and much used tool. You'd have to pry this from a technicians hands!
The MotorVac carbon clean machine. This machine is hooked up the the vehicle's fuel system. Fuel pressure and volume is checked, and a special chemical is is used to clean the entire combustion & fuel delivery systems. As engines get more mileage on them, carbon particles build up on top of the valves, around piston rings, and in air intake systems. This machine will remove these power robbing deposits, and also clean injectors and carburetors. You'll definitely notice the difference after a MotorVac carbon clean! Good maintenance is to have a carbon clean every 30,000 miles.
The Snap-On charger and charging system analyzer is used to charge low batteries, check the charging & starting systems. It is also used to load test batteries to determine if they can hold a charge as well as determine the maximum out put.
The Technicians use this Pentium III class computer which runs our Mitchell On-Demand Repair data base to repair vehicles. This computer is now the "Book" for technicians. Here he can find specifications, repair procedures and wiring diagrams to properly repair vehicles. The computer is also used to connect to the internet where there is an organization of professional technicians called i-ATN (International Automotive Technicians Network) http://www.i-ATN.net . Other techs can post problems they might be having with a particular vehicle that may be a difficult case. Last check registered over 26,000 technicians online from over 100 countries! Totaling over 482,000 Years of experience! A very valuable tool!
The BG PF5 transmission flushing machine. This machine is hooked up to an automatic transmission's fluid lines. A special cleaner is added to the transmission, and the transmission is run through all gear ranges cleaning all vital valve body spool valves and filters. The transmission fluid is then pushed out as new fluid flows in. This gets ALL the old fluid out of the transmission. A conventional transmission service usually only removes 4-5 quarts of oil. An average transmission can hold 12 quarts! If the transmission fluid is noticed to be very burnt, a filter change and pan inspection should be performed before a PF5 service is done. A PF5 every 30,000 miles will keep the fluid clean and the transmission as trouble free as possible, longer than the average transmission service will.
The Vacutec "Smoke" Machine. This machine is a safe approach to finding vacuum leaks on engines. An old way was to use a carb cleaner or propane to find leaks which wasn't always reliable, let alone safe! Simply put, is pushes smoke into the engine, where a technician needs to look, and where there's smoke, there's a problem. Other uses include testing valves, exhaust leaks and many other devices.
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