“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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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...
Rookie Tip: LOF? Leave the Dipstick Sticking Out and the Oil Cap on the Hood Latch
The following video has a great lesson in it, but most salty shop vets will miss it. Other than the obvious blowby issue, one thing that jumps out is the dipstick waving like a flag in the breeze. For you newer mechanics and home gamers: take a lesson! No doubt this...
Dealing with “System Lean” DTCs
The Engine Control Module (ECM) is always keeping an eye on the amount of fuel it is adding to the cylinders, and it’ll throw a code when it figures it can’t keep the mixture right where it needs to be. You might see codes like “system rich” or...
The Misunderstood Ford 6.0
My wife and I are RVers and started our RV adventure with a 23’ toy hauler. When we started, we pulled the trailer with a Ram 1500 equipped with the 5.7-liter Hemi engine, and for most outings, it handled the task just fine. It wasn’t until we took a trip to the North...
Power and Ground Testing on an Electrical Circuit
I’ll never forget this one day in the shop. One of the other techs was wrestling with an electrical gremlin and swung by my bay for some backup. “Pete, mind giving me a hand? I’ve got this GMC pickup with a blower motor that’s running super...