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Troubleshooting Fuel Trim–ASE Practice Questions (VIDEO)

Technician A and Technician B are discussing ways to use fuel trim as a troubleshooting aid. Technician A says that fuel trims that are correcting for a lean condition at high RPM and load conditions indicates a problem in fuel delivery. Technician B says that this condition is caused by a vacuum leak.

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Test fuses without removal! (VIDEO)

How to test for blown fuses in a car or truck | Fast and easy method

Don’t let the grind of fixing cars wear down your love for ‘em

A local automotive event is the cure for whatever car doldrums you’re in.

Torque wrench vs. torque stick for installing wheels (VIDEO)

What tools do you trust when installing wheels on a vehicle? The trusty torque wrench, or the straightforward torque sticks? Or maybe both?

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Making custom coiled wire is easier than you think (VIDEO)

Coiled wire is a smart idea for adding service loops or mechanical strain relief on automotive electrical jobs or other projects.

Before asphalt, automotive pioneers used the beach as their racetrack

Several speed records were once set on the beach of Cape May, New Jersey

Schedule more work by improving the life of the waiters

If your waiting room stinks, so does waiting in it.

What’s in your toolbox?

Skillset and mindset often determine the toolset.

October Automotive Horoscopes

You probably didn’t think you needed to mix fixing automobiles with reading astrological signs. We did. You’re welcome.

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