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Coolant Service – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
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How to Make Your Own Molded Hose in a Pinch
There’s no magic bullet—but there are a few arrows you can pull from your quiver.
Politics Ain’t Politic
If you have to have them in the shop, endeavor to make politics polite.
Belt Noise – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A says chirp is the most common belt noise complaint. Technician B says EPDM belts can wear out without showing visible damage. Who is correct?
For Over 50 Years, France Required Yellow Headlights … Until Science Disagreed
An attempt at improving driver safety might not have worked as intended, but it sure gave a distinctive look.
Diagnosing a Prius Coolant Leak (VIDEO)
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The Stories Spark Plugs Have to Tell (VIDEO)
We don’t think much about spark plugs unless we think they’re the cause of a misfire concern, do we?
Alignment and Inner Tie Rod Play – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
A vehicle with MacPherson strut suspension is in for tires and an alignment. The technician finds play in the left inner tie rod end. What should the customer be told?
Put the Second Floor to Work
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The One Tool That Knows More Than Any Tech (VIDEO)
A factory service manual gives you every spec, procedure, and diagram—stop guessing, start fixing smart.
How Does Regenerative Braking Affect Brake Wear?
Regenerative systems slow the vehicle electrically, but the reduced use of friction brakes creates new maintenance challenges.
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A Crash Course on Modern Impact Sensors
Modern impact sensors work together to detect collisions in milliseconds and activate critical safety systems.
Alignment and Inner Tie Rod Play – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
A vehicle with MacPherson strut suspension is in for tires and an alignment. The technician finds play in the left inner tie rod end. What should the customer be told?
Put the Second Floor to Work
Real estate is an investment—make yours start earnin’.