Pete Meier explains how vehicle usage and oil/filter quality should affect your maintenance schedules.
Is the Oil Change Interval in a Vehicle’s Owner’s Manual Always the Right Choice? (VIDEO)
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ADAS Alignment and Calibration – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A says thrust angle must be set to zero on many ADAS-equipped vehicles during alignment. Technician B says the steering angle sensor and front wheel position must be correct before camera or radar calibration. Who is correct?
What are Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Why are They Important?
A nationwide framework of safety regulations has transformed vehicle design and saved countless lives since its introduction in 1968.
Writers, Print Vehicle Service Histories for Every Vehicle
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Service Managers: Buy Brake Fluid by the Pint
Well, that’s straightforward. But why?
Dealing with “System Lean” DTCs
“System lean” diagnostic trouble codes are among the top 10 codes faced by techs.
Back Away from the Wrenches
“Drive it ‘til the wheels fall off” isn’t the safest decision. So when does it end?
The Misunderstood Ford 6.0
Is the Ford 6.0-liter PowerStroke really worthy of its nickname, the “Sick-O?”
Side Business
Don’t leave alternative vehicles on the sidelines.
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Cat DTC Diagnosis (P0420) – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A says other codes should be diagnosed before replacing the converter for a P0420 code. Technician B says an upstream exhaust leak can trigger the code. Who is correct?
ADAS Repairs: Why Calibration Is A Must
As ADAS becomes standard on modern vehicles, post-repair calibrations are a critical safety and legal requirement for every shop.
Sergio Pininfarina: Sculpting Speed and Beauty in Metal (Part 2)
Tracking Pininfarina’s career from the beginning to 1987.
The Only Thing Better Than Making Money Is Not Losing It
A primer on spotting unprofitable jobs before they make it to a bay.
Sergio Pininfarina: Sculpting Speed and Beauty in Metal (Part 1)
Tracking Pininfarina’s career from the beginning to 1987.
VIDEOS
Modern Power Window Switches: Smarter than You’d Think
Window buttons and toggles are going the way of the dodo. That’s by design.
It’s All About the Process
To reach a successful diagnostic conclusion, you have to follow the right diagnostic path.
Rookie Tip: LOF? Leave the Dipstick Sticking Out and the Oil Cap on the Hood Latch
A bent dipstick and a broken oil cap are lucky indeed!