The Rust Belt and the Salt Belt may sound similar, and you might even hear them used interchangeably, but they are distinct names that any automotive professional or enthusiast should know. Take a few seconds to get the real story on these terms.
Putting up freight and pulling orders is more than busywork. It’s tuition.
Demagnetizers demystified.
You can’t beat it. Well, actually, you can.
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Technician A is preparing to recover the refrigerant from a customer’s vehicle. What are the steps he should take when performing this service?
A walk (or drive) through the history of gas and service stations.
Study for your ASE exams with this quick practice question.
Brake fluid can wear out just like any other fluid.
The Rust Belt and the Salt Belt may sound similar, and you might even hear them used interchangeably, but they are distinct names that any automotive professional or enthusiast should know. Take a few seconds to get the real story on these terms.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
When a customer rolls into your shop and asks for a “tune-up,” what’s your first reaction?
An engine exhibits a knocking noise. During a cylinder power balance test, the noise abates. Which technician has the correct diagnosis?
We’ve all heard the question that starts like this. So will you lend tools?
A playlist of videos from a recent trip to a Dorman contributor’s personal shop.
Before you toss those zip tie scraps in the trash, consider saving them for plastic repair jobs. In many cases, the plastic used in zip ties will bond with common automotive plastics with the help of a soldering iron.
Lemmy tries out the cheapest lab scope available on Amazon.
Coiled wire is a smart idea for adding service loops or mechanical strain relief on automotive electrical jobs or other projects.
What do you do when a part isn’t in an IPD/fiche?
