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Testing Battery State of Charge – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

Technicians discuss battery testing, one says open circuit voltage of less than 10.5 volts indicates a bad battery, while the other says that a reading of 12.5 volts indicates an 80% state of charge. Who is correct?

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Ranking the best fictional TV mechanics

From Colonel Hogan to Mr. T to Fonzie, here’s a completely unscientific list of television wrenches.

Jeep Spotter’s Guide (VIDEO)

ID Jeeps generation by generation with a few easy tricks.

Quiz: Can you prove how big of a car nerd you are?

Is your brain filled with automobilia obscurity? Prove it.

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A different type of timed event: the Bobby Bosch Relay Race

Your daily work is also a cruel automotive penalty.

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Why “topping off” a gas tank can be an expensive mistake (VIDEO)

When the pump automatically shuts off after filling a vehicle’s tank, many people are tempted to add a little more gas. Unfortunately, this can do more harm than good, and the repair bills could add up quickly.