“Drive it ‘til the wheels fall off” isn’t the safest decision. So when does it end?
Back Away from the Wrenches
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What’s the Deal with DIP Switches? Aren’t They Just … Switches?
When your work involves automotive electronics, you’re bound to encounter DIP switches at some point. Experienced techs will know that DIP switches enable multiple configurations for a single electronic component. In simpler terms, different switch combinations make...
Why Your Shop Should Be Using Loaded Knuckles to Save Time and Money
It’s midday on a Friday, and an older-model Subaru rolls into the bay in need of new wheel bearings. In the past, this would have meant a few hours with the shop press, possibly a torch, and maybe some choice words to get the job done. But it doesn’t have to be that...
Tool Review: Permatex 25240 Thread Locker
Disclaimer: This chemical was purchased at full retail price at the expense of the author, with no compensation from the retailer or manufacturer to write about the item. Be honest: do you always check the manual for the correct grade of factory-recommended sealant on...
Try Doing It the Wrong Way
Today’s article is composed of two quick tips that are distinct and different, but interrelated because they’re used on the same items: the humble fasteners we remove and install hundreds of times daily. These tips are both geared to newer techs since we all must find...
It’s All About the Process
Man, it feels like just yesterday you graduated with that Associate’s in Automotive Tech, but nope, it’s been three months already, and you’ve landed a solid job at ABC Auto Repair back in your hometown. The boss has been taking it easy on you, dishing out...