On a car with disc brakes, what is the most likely symptom of a vehicle with rotors that measured out-of-spec for thickness variation when measured at several places on the rotor surface?
Female metric square drive plugs were new to me. They might be to you, too.
Each line item confirms it—cheating doesn’t pay.
Ford made a V-8 engine affordable to the mass market consumer for the first time.
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A brake service job isn’t complete unless the reservoir cap’s diaphragm has been pushed back into place. This simple step is easy to forget, but it helps to reduce brake fluid contamination and ensure proper system function.
Saving time and labor while giving PPI customers a clear picture.
If you have tools that use 9 volt batteries, it’s cheap and easy to convert them to rechargeable batteries. Watch to learn how it’s done!
How to test for blown fuses in a car or truck | Fast and easy method
A local automotive event is the cure for whatever car doldrums you’re in.
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Peering inside the inner workings of a deceptively complex tool
Here’s 4 reasons you should consider putting them to work at your shop.
Examining the differences (and similarities) between these key roles in the automotive service industry.
Get ready for an increase in fuel system corrosion repairs on older vehicles and small engines.
Car mods to do first: auto technicians’ favorites!
A fellow YouTuber recommended it. Why not give it a try?
Two solutions for yellowed, hazy headlights.
They look the same, but serve different roles. Here are the very specific scenarios where the lesser-known parallel connector shines.
