Mail Us

Customer Support

AERA Technical Bulletins – February 2, 2022

Engine Oil Leak on 2010-2013 GM 2.4L Ecotech Engines

The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information on an engine oil leak on 2010-2013 GM 2.4L Ecotech engines. This bulletin concerns vehicles that are operated in the coldest temperature regions, where temperatures are commonly below freezing.
The vehicles concerned are equipped with the common GM Ecotec engines LAF, LEA or LUK. Many reports of oil leakage and oil consumption have been reported. The cause of this leakage may be the result of ice forming from collected moisture in the positive crankcase ventilation system (PCV). This blockage allows crankcase pressure to build, eventually forcing oil past the rear main crankshaft seal. In some instances, the seal has become completely dislodged.

No-Start Condition on 2017-2022 Mitsubishi 1.5L Engines

The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information on a no-start condition on 2017-2022 Mitsubishi 1.5L engines. A service caution may help prevent a possible no-start condition after repairs have been made.
When performing engine repair or maintenance, there is a chance that engine coolant or water may leak into the crank angle sensor, causing the engine to stall. This may be due to coolant or water ingress into the crank angle sensor harness connector, resulting in an internal short circuit.

Shop Management Solutions

By Rob Munro

Sometimes running your own shop can feel like you are trying to do 50 things all at the same time. With everything pulling on you from all different directions, staying organized is difficult and making money can be a challenge. We are all creatures of our own bad habits, myself included, there will come a time when we can’t remember all that important customer information in our heads, and the sticky note we wrote it on will have blown into the abyss, thank gawd for the computer and a management software system! Being able to store and manage tens of thousands of customers within a database that can easily be viewed, sorted, and filtered makes everyday administration an altogether simpler experience.

Subscribe to the AERA YouTube Channel

The AERA YouTube channel features Prosis Pro tutorials, AERA webinars and membership information. We invite you to check out the wide selection of videos and subscribe! New content is added regularly.

Podcast Episode 14
Incoming Part Inspection

Steve and Chuck discuss the importance of inspecting and checking your incoming parts before you start to assemble that engine. Making sure that that the parts you ordered are correct by taking measurements and comparing is a vital step in making sure that engine runs and last. Also discussed is the finishing of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway which was completed in December of 1909. Take a listen and learn a little history as well as checking and inspecting parts coming into the machine shop!

Not an AERA Member? Join today!

Become an AERA member today and start enjoying the benefits of one of the oldest and most respected technical organizations in the world. You’ll have full access to a wealth of information, knowledge and training… plus much more!

This message contains privileged and confidential information intended only use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that you may not disseminate, copy or take any action based on the contents thereof; and are kindly requested to inform the sender immediately. Any views expressed in these messages are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the view of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation. While every care has been taken in preparing this document, no representation, warranty or undertaking (expressed or implied) is given, and neither responsibility nor liability is accepted by any member of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation as to the accuracy of the information contained herein, or for any loss arising from reliance on it.