Research should include
- filtering/sorting by engine type or concern
- checking related TSBs and manufacturer recalls
- obtaining procedures from service manuals
- using strategy-based diagnostic procedures to collect information, progressing from a general to a more specific focus.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How can researching TSBs save the technician time?
- How can researching manufacturers' recalls save the technician time?
- How does the progression from a general to a more specific focus relate to strategy-based diagnostic procedures?
- How does an understanding of internal engine operation enable the technician to troubleshoot?