If you’re still using torque sticks and impact power to install lug nuts and lug bolts, it’s time to reconsider.
Why Wheel Fastener Torque Matters More Than You Think (VIDEO)
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Fixing cracked plastic parts with a hot staple tool (VIDEO)
Fixing cracked plastic parts with a hot staple tool (VIDEO) Description When plastic parts break, sometimes replacements can be prohibitively expensive or hard to find. Learn how to use a hot staple tool to salvage broken plastics for auto repairs and other projects....
How stop drilling can help to save cracked parts (VIDEO)
How stop drilling can help to save cracked parts (VIDEO) Description Learn how stop drilling can help to prevent cracks from propagating with a little know-how and a...
New techs: hang in there. An old transmission pan mystery exemplifies the difficulties of being a mechanic
Anyone who knows me is aware I am slavishly beholden to the concept of picking up a book before picking up a wrench. Heck, that’s the cornerstone of Dorman’s own Training Center, and I’ve been preaching that for a long time. I’m not the only person beating that drum....
Choosing the right brake fluid
You know topping off brake fluid is generally a no-no, but when a customer’s brake fluid needs to be flushed completely, knowing what to put in the reservoir isn’t as clear-cut as it once was. The master cylinder cap may say the vehicle uses DOT 4 brake fluid, but are...
ICYMI: Secondary hood prop positions
Today’s article might score a little lower on technical difficulty and higher on automobilia esoterica, but I make no apologies. In my salad days, I worked as a dismantler at a salvage yard. Pulling motors was commonplace, so I learned quickly about this tip I’m sure...