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Technician A says an empty DEF tank can cause a no-start condition. Technician B says DEF quality should be checked when SCR faults are present. Who is correct?
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Diesel and DEF – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A says an empty DEF tank can cause a no-start condition. Technician B says DEF quality should be checked when SCR faults are present. Who is correct?
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?
What Shape Is a Piston?
Cylindrical? Not really.
Cabin Filters – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A says cabin air filters protect occupants from 200+ contaminants, while Technician B says they protect the evaporator core from blower motor particles.
Should You Replace That Damaged Plastic Intake Manifold?
Find out when plastic intakes go bad, and why you should or shouldn’t replace one.
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What Shape Is a Piston?
Cylindrical? Not really.
Cabin Filters – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A says cabin air filters protect occupants from 200+ contaminants, while Technician B says they protect the evaporator core from blower motor particles.
Should You Replace That Damaged Plastic Intake Manifold?
Find out when plastic intakes go bad, and why you should or shouldn’t replace one.