If you have to have them in the shop, endeavor to make politics polite.
Politics Ain’t Politic
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What Shape Is a Piston?
At this late date, if you work in a standard automotive facility servicing late-model vehicles, it’s probably infrequently you even see—let alone think about—pistons. However, if you are in a rebuild shop, a race environment, or the antique space, seeing a set of...
Cabin Filters – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Cabin FIlters – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO) Description Technician A says that cabin air filters protect the occupants from over 200 known contaminants found in a typical car’s passenger compartment. Technician B says that the cabin air filter protects the...
Should You Replace That Damaged Plastic Intake Manifold?
It seems like plastic is everywhere under the hood of a modern car. You even have to remove a plastic cover to find the engine! But plastic and composite parts like distributor caps and ignition coil housings have been in use for over 100 years. In the 1970s,...
This Tool Makes Fuel Line Repairs So Much Easier (VIDEO)
This Tool Makes Fuel Line Repairs So Much Easier (VIDEO) Description Whether you’re a tech or a DIYer, quick disconnect tools are a must for modern fuel, A/C, or transmission line jobs; no more fighting clips....
Belt Noise – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Belt Noise – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO) Description Technician A says that “chirp” is the most common type of noise complaint customers bring to the shop. Technician B says that EPDM belts can be worn out yet pass a visual inspection. Who is...