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Don’t Overlook the Elementary
Today’s article is one borne from experiences. Exasperating experiences, no less. All novice mechaniclets are taught engines need fuel, air, spark, and compression to run. This is true, but we often take those for granted, and diagnosing even one vehicle with a basic...
ADAS Alignment and Calibration – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
ADAS Alignment and Calibration – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO) Description Technician A says that the thrust angle must be maintained at zero degrees when performing an alignment on many vehicles equipped with certain ADAS systems (like lane departure warning)....
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...