Powertrain Overview: Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Posted on 29 May 2019

Since the creation of the first modern automobile nearly a century and a half ago, there has been one dominant engine option on the market, the gasoline internal combustion engine. Now the gasoline internal combustion engine has some challengers trying to steal the crown. There have been many different types of engines in the past but many of them relied solely on fossil fuels to operate.

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2020 Subaru Outback Debuts New Front End and ADAS Features

Posted on 28 May 2019

Subaru is releasing their 2020 Outback with a lot of noteworthy changes. The first major change is the engine. Not seen for roughly a decade, Subaru is once again offering a turbocharged engine. On the Outback XT, a 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine comes standard.

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Great Designs in Steel 2019 Presentations Release

Posted on 23 May 2019

Great Designs in Steel 2019 covered multiple topics from changing vehicle structures, welding and repairability of steels, advancements in forming ultra high-strength steel (UHSS), and new release model overviews.

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General Motors Free Body Repair Manuals No Longer Available

Posted on 22 May 2019

As you may know, General Motors has removed the body repair manuals from their free website www.gmparts.com.

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Honda/Acura Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning - UPDATE

Posted on 22 May 2019

Honda /Acura have updated their position statement on pre- and post-repair scanning to give more clarification on what is expected for scanning.

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Cadillac Unveils the CT5 for 2020

Posted on 20 May 2019

Cadillac is releasing a new sedan with a substantial amount of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The CT5 is equipped with many of the systems that you would expect to see in a luxury car, along with some new improvements not yet seen before in the market.

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Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2019 Honda Clarity

Posted on 17 May 2019

One of the top technical inquiries received at Ask I-CAR is, “Is there a sectioning or partial replacement procedure available?” To help answer this question, RTS has an OEM Partial Part Replacement Search available. Here you will find information on if these procedures are available on a specific vehicle. Let’s take a closer look at the 2019 Honda Clarity.

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Bumper Cover Repair With ADAS: Mercedes-Benz

Posted on 16 May 2019

A simple bumper repair on a modern vehicle may not be as simple as it seems. New technologies like blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) utilize sensors behind the bumper covers. The ability for these sensors to be able to see clearly, normally requires special caution when considering a bumper repair. Many OEMs have different levels of warnings when it comes to repairing bumper covers with ADAS. So, what does Mercedes-Benz say on the subject?

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ADAS Features Standard on the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Posted on 15 May 2019

The Toyota Highlander has undergone many changes through the years, and the changes continue into 2019 for both hybrid and gas models. The Highlander is still a large SUV that is capable of seating eight people, but there are some new features that collision repair professionals should keep an eye out for.

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Powertrain Overview: Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

Posted on 14 May 2019

Since the creation of the first modern automobile nearly a century and a half ago, there has been one dominant engine option on the market, the gasoline internal combustion engine. Now the gasoline internal combustion engine has some challengers trying to steal the crown. There have been many different types of engines in the past but many of them relied solely on fossil fuels to operate.

Recently though, because of increasing fuel economy standards and emission awareness, a new breed of engines is emerging, many relying on electricity to aid in powering the vehicle. With these new power plants comes a new set of rules and warnings on how to repair them. A lot of collision technicians have an idea about how some of the new powertrains work, but not a full understanding of what is going on under the hood. It is important to understand the inner workings of the engine in order to safely and properly diagnose and repair them after a collision. In this series, we’ll walk you through many of the current engine options and how they convert the fuel they’re consuming into usable power. Let’s explore the compressed natural gas (CNG) internal combustion powertrain.

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Back-To-Basics: Removing Parts for Access

Posted on 10 May 2019

Sometimes going back-to-basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. When it comes to replacing panels or repairing other body components, there are some things to consider.

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High-Strength Steel Prevalent in the 2020 Ford Escape

Posted on 10 May 2019

Ford’s 2020 Escape has been fully redesigned and is loaded with technology that collision repairers need to be aware of. This include different material usage, multiple powertrain options, and tons of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Let’s check out this update to the Escape.

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Powertrain Overview: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

Posted on 09 May 2019

Since the creation of the first modern automobile nearly a century and a half ago, there has been one dominant engine option on the market, the gasoline internal combustion engine. Now the gasoline internal combustion engine has some challengers trying to steal the crown. There have been many different types of engines in the past but many of them relied solely on fossil fuels to operate.

Recently though, because of increasing fuel economy standards and emission awareness, a new breed of engines is emerging. Many of these are relying on electricity to aid in powering the vehicle. With these new power plants comes a new set of rules and warnings on how to repair them. A lot of collision technicians have an idea about how some of the new powertrains work, but not a full understanding of what is going on under the hood. It is important to understand the inner workings of the engine in order to safely and properly diagnose and repair them after a collision. In this series, we’ll walk you through many of the current engine options and how they convert the fuel they’re consuming into usable power. Let’s explore the hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (EV) powertrain.

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Bumper Cover Repair With ADAS: General Motors

Posted on 07 May 2019

A simple bumper repair on a modern vehicle may not be as simple as it seems. New technologies like blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) utilize sensors behind the bumper covers. The ability for these sensors to be able to see clearly normally requires special caution when considering a bumper repair. Many OEMs have different levels of warnings when it comes to repairing bumper covers with ADAS. So, what does General Motors (GM) say on the subject?

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Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2019 Toyota Highlander

Posted on 06 May 2019

One of the top technical inquiries received at Ask I-CAR, "Is there a sectioning or partial replacement procedure available?" To help answer this question, RTS has an OEM Partial Part Replacemet Search available. Here you will find information on if these procedures are available on a specific vehicle. Let's take a closer look at the 2019 Toyota Highlander.

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