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The Future of the Trade Needs Us

Take a step back for a moment and look at how far this industry has come. Modern technicians routinely diagnose and repair vehicles that are more advanced than anything the industry has seen before. Today's repair pros navigate electrical systems, software,...

Why are Muffin Tins in the Shop? (VIDEO)

Description Keeping track of small parts during a job can be tricky, but there’s a cheap and effective way to solve that problem. Old muffin tins are perfect for storing and labeling auto parts. (Just don’t mix up your “shop” muffin tin with the one in your...

Service Writing Tip: Justify Your Recommendations

Writers, are you as tired as I am of getting lambasted by customers when you recommend work beyond the symptoms displayed by a vehicle that was brought to your shop? Between TikTok videos and fuel touching $5 per gallon (or six, for those of you burning diesel), it...

Minimum rotor thickness – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

by | Aug 13, 2024

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Technician A says the minimum rotor thickness specification etched into a disc is the minimum thickness beyond which a brake rotor should not be used. Technician B says the number indicates the minimum thickness to which the rotor can be machined. Who is correct?

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DSO Settings – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

Technician A argues that the 20/20 Rule captures most lab scope signals, while Technician B counters that a DSO doesn’t record signals in real time but samples and plots voltage data. Who is correct?

Coolant Service – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

Proper cooling system maintenance goes beyond time and mileage, requiring technicians to evaluate coolant condition, additive depletion, and the root causes behind cooling system issues.

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