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How Often Should You Really Flush Coolant? (VIDEO)

How do you know when it’s time to flush coolant? Technicians may have different views on the subject, but Dorman Training Center instructor Pete Meier explains how using a test strip at every service is a surefire way to get an accurate picture of the coolant’s health.

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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?

A 3-minute video kept me from going ballistic over a $3,000 repair

Here’s 4 reasons you should consider putting them to work at your shop.

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PSA: Stop throwing away brake rotor screws

They’re real important for two separate reasons.

What it’s like being a new tech in 2022 (VIDEO)

“I am ready to face any challenges that might be foolish enough to face me.”

It’s time to stop salting the roads

Aiming for bare pavement may prevent some accidents, but at tremendous costs to taxpayers, mechanics, and the environment.

Hacker plays “Doom” on farm tractor to raise awareness of right to repair

The right-to-repair issue is so pressing for farm equipment that someone hacked a tractor to draw attention to it.

Automakers borrow the worst thing from modern video games: microtransactions

Over-the-air (OTA) microtransactions could be seen as a benefit to customers, but lack of communication thus far is not creating that perception.

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