Using a lubricant when installing spark plugs was once common practice, but today, you might want to think twice before adding anything to your spark plug threads.
A scathing new analysis from the Mozilla Foundation says every single car brand failed its standards for security and respecting user privacy.
Repairing future failure points before they fail is a lucrative way to save your customers money, just like maintenance does.
Accessory belt drive evolution can provide some clues for the most efficient way to get a customer back on the road.
Auto care news and advice you can use.
Just because it says “DOT 4” on the bottle doesn’t mean it’s the correct DOT 4 for the vehicle.
How does your shop weigh the risk and reward of customer-supplied parts?
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A shop foreman who did it for a year gained some firsthand experience that might help you answer the question.
I really hope the whole week doesn’t go like this.
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Removing old solder is a crucial part of preparing a component for a new soldered connection, and a desolder pump (often called a solder sucker) is the ideal tool for the job.
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Lubricant? More like lubri-can. A very cheap staple of most shops, I’ve learned to use it in a few unconventional ways.
Failing to perform these two vital service steps could cost time and money—or worse.
Any of these mistakes can lead to an unwanted oil leak or worse—a blown engine.
