Some brake jobs can turn into headaches when small air bubbles get trapped within the caliper itself. To resolve the problem, you could pump the brakes over and over, or you could try this handy suggestion to free the air bubble and move on with the brake bleed process.
A brake service job isn’t complete unless the reservoir cap’s diaphragm has been pushed back into place. This simple step is easy to forget, but it helps to reduce brake fluid contamination and ensure proper system function.
Find out how they differ from wet sump oil systems.
Lighten the mood at the next cocktail party you attend.
Auto care news and advice you can use.
A practical approach to auto repair shop management.
Lemmy explains why this basic task always comes before removing the positive cable to help you understand the theory behind the practice.
Resistance is futile.
Stop beating your sockets to death.
Learn about a shop that’s making Jeeps all they can be.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Ever spot what appears to be a second oil filter under a vehicle? Lemmy and Nick discuss the advantages of spin-on transmission filters for fluid protection and service.
Why build what you can buy inexpensively?
Think you know how to pour oil out of a jug? Are you sure about that? Lemmy and Nick talk about the best oil pour techniques to avoid making a mess.
Can independent repair shops benefit by offering mobile service to an increasingly immobile America?
Your multimeter is a versatile tool. But for certain diagnostics, you need an oscilloscope to get a closer look at a vehicle’s electrical systems.
Can independent repair shops benefit by offering mobile service to an increasingly immobile America?
Your multimeter is a versatile tool. But for certain diagnostics, you need an oscilloscope to get a closer look at a vehicle’s electrical systems.
A set of tires is expensive. Make it special.
