Nick and Lemmy check out a flex plate from an imported Japanese automatic transmission with very few miles under its belt.
Low-mileage JDM automatics: Worthwhile or worthless? (VIDEO)
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Technicians vs. DIYers: How well can you gauge tire pressure? (VIDEO)
In this challenge, techs and DIYers get as close as possible to a target final pressure to see who’s got the best skills and strategies at the tire machine.
EVs go through tires quicker: here’s what that means for your shop.
A few things to bear in mind considering the increased wear on tires.
Separate gasket – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to require a separate gasket for installation?
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
What are rear fog lights, and when should you use them?
Get up to speed on a safety feature not often seen in the United States.
One lesson is harder for more experienced techs to learn than their rookie counterparts (VIDEO)
If you’re an experienced technician, you may feel as though you’ve seen everything, but don’t let your knowledge prevent you from learning more.
Give your customers extra grease
Especially for your mechanically-inclined clientele, sometimes a fingerful of clean grease is a lifesaver.
This tungsten scraper is my new favorite tool.
A fellow YouTuber recommended it. Why not give it a try?
Polishing headlights vs. replacing them! (VIDEO)
Two solutions for yellowed, hazy headlights.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
PSA: Stop throwing away brake rotor screws
They’re real important for two separate reasons.
What’s the deal with permanent and lifetime antifreezes? (VIDEO)
Shop Press’ Andy Greaser breaks down permanent antifreeze and today’s coolant for your vehicles.
Vehicle weights are increasing. Can your lifts handle it?
As new cars and trucks, especially EVs, get heavier than ever, it’s important to check your lift’s rating and condition.
Diagnostics case study: don’t overcomplicate things
One basic vehicle checkover has several lessons to teach.
Do you mind working on customer vehicles equipped with dash cams?
As dashboard cameras become more common, repair professionals should know how to deal with them.
VIDEOS
The best explanation of a differential is from 1937
Featuring state-of-the-art editing, this video is still relevant nearly a century later.
Rust exhaust hole – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
Which of the following is the most critical result of a rust hole in an exhaust system?
Before selling a vehicle, make sure to remove personal data (VIDEO)
Smartphones, laptops, and computers are normally cleared of all data before selling or discarding to protect personal information.