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How Does Regenerative Braking Affect Brake Wear?
We’ve come a long way since the days of rubbing wooden blocks against a wagon wheel to slow down a carriage. Modern braking systems are amazingly effective at halting several thousand pounds in a safe, controlled manner. The most common automotive braking technique is...
Air Conditioning Service Fundamentals – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Air Conditioning Service Fundamentals – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO) Description A/C system designs are changing, and new refrigerants are being introduced. Technician A and Technician B are discussing the importance of proper diagnosis and repair of today’s...
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...