by Shop Press Staff | Jul 30, 2024
Piston rings – ASE practice questions (VIDEO) Description Which of the following statements about piston rings is incorrect? A) End gaps must be evenly spaced around the piston B) Rings are installed on the piston using a ring compressor C) Rings must be...
by Shop Press Staff | Jul 23, 2024
Rust belt vs salt belt: Do you know the difference? (VIDEO) Description The Rust Belt and the Salt Belt may sound similar, and you might even hear them used interchangeably, but they are distinct names that any automotive professional or enthusiast should know. Take a...
by Shop Press Staff | Jul 18, 2024
Buy once, cry once: Don’t cheap out on these auto repair tools (VIDEO) Description Auto repair pros probably know the expression “buy once, cry once,” and for some tools, techs should buy the best they can afford. In other cases, cheap and basic versions will be just...
by Shop Press Staff | Jul 16, 2024
Engine knock – ASE practice questions (VIDEO) Description An engine exhibits a knocking noise. During a cylinder power balance test, the noise abates. Technician A says the noise is likely worn big-end bearings on the connecting rod. Technician B says the noise...
by Shop Press Staff | Jul 9, 2024
A visit to Elite JDM (VIDEO) Description Recently we took a trip to Dorman Proving Grounds manager Nick D’Alessio’s personal shop, Elite JDM. While we were there, we shot some videos about some fascinating things we found in his shop. We decided to put those...