Ever wonder why virtually all cars and trucks have glove boxes? A visionary woman and her little book about driving changed in-vehicle storage over a hundred years ago.
Diagnosing the cause of a battery drain can be a challenge today.
Grab a generic OBD-II scan tool and take these first steps to turn it off and keep it off.
Patching a punctured tire is a common job, but are you up to date on the latest guidance for safe plug locations?
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Many high-end scan tools come with a capable digital storage oscilloscope. Time to put that tool to work.
71 years of success started at the end of the road.
Any technician will have a few files in the toolbox for material removal jobs. But are you using these tools with the correct technique?
A practical approach to auto repair shop management.
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.
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Pete Meier explains how a dial indicator is necessary for a true wear check.
Lighten the mood at the next cocktail party you attend.
He also synthesized chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
Ever spot what appears to be a second oil filter under a vehicle? Lemmy and Nick discuss the advantages of spin-on transmission filters for fluid protection and service.
Peering inside the inner workings of a deceptively complex tool
A practical approach to auto repair shop management.
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.
Find out how they differ from wet sump oil systems.
