Your multimeter is a versatile tool. But for certain diagnostics, you need an oscilloscope to get a closer look at a vehicle’s electrical systems.

Your multimeter is a versatile tool. But for certain diagnostics, you need an oscilloscope to get a closer look at a vehicle’s electrical systems.
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Well, if you clicked on the title you have an answer to that question, I’m sure, and probably have an opinion on it. As the automatic transmission ascends to complete ubiquity, I would be curious to know what ratio of techs and writers in your shops can row their own...
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Given how often Stephen King references cars in his books, it’s no surprise that he’s owned some classic cars himself, including a Cadillac El Dorado and a Lincoln Continental. But not all of the cars that he features in his books are of the killer variety: sometimes...
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