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Welding tips for automotive repair: What you need to know (VIDEO)

Description Any auto repair shop worth its salt has at least one welding rig to handle all kinds of jobs. Whether you’re a competent welder or totally new to the game, check out these tips to improve the welding workflow and output in your shop.

Virgil Exner: The creator of Chrysler’s “forward look”

I’m a sucker for the sleek, smooth, and aggressive look of late 1950’s automobiles. As such, I owe a debt of gratitude to one man: Virgil Exner. In the 50’s, Exner was the head of styling at Chrysler, and he spearheaded the “Forward Look” of their cars, a look that...

Noisy disc brakes – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

How to test for blown fuses in a car or truck | Fast and easy methodDescription All of the following could cause noisy disc brake operation EXCEPT: A) Glazed pads B) Grease contamination on the pads C) Broken anti-rattle clipsD) Foreign matter embedded into the pad...

Fuel pump designs are changing. Do you know what kind of fuel pump you’re troubleshooting?

Whether you used a fuel pressure gauge or relied on the Fuel Rail Pressure PID on your scan tool, a reading of zero when testing fuel pressure is a bad thing. What are your next steps? Do you jump the relay to see if the pressure builds? Do you use an amp probe and a...

Mechanic trivia: Which vehicle has a longer passenger side wiper blade? (VIDEO)

Description Almost every vehicle on the road has a longer wiper blade on the driver side. On older vehicles, you’ll also see two of the same size wipers working together. But can you think of any models that have the longer wiper blade on the passenger side?Related...

The Shop Press Automotive Paragon series: a recap

If you read Shop Press regularly you've noticed we’ve been running a series for the past couple of years. It’s called “Automotive Paragons,” and it’s a series where we look at automotive entrepreneurs, designers, and engineers who were exceptional, ahead of their...

Minimum rotor thickness – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

Description 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...

Battery date codes are painfully unstandardized and you’re better off without them

While diagnosing an electrical issue last week, I suspected that the battery was tired. The terminals were banged up, the case was covered in grime, and the manufacturer’s decal was peeling and faded. It barely passed a quick health check, so I started looking for a...

Tapping V6 – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

by Shop Press Staff | May 7, 2024

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Two technicians are examining a tapping sound coming from a V6 engine. Technician A says the noise could be caused by a bent pushrod. Technician B says the noise could be caused by escaping exhaust gas. Who is correct?

Noisy disc brakes – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

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What causes brake noise?

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What does "MIN THK." really mean?

Piston rings – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

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Study for your ASE exams with this quick practice question.

Engine knock – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

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An engine exhibits a knocking noise. During a cylinder power balance test, the noise abates. Which technician has the correct diagnosis?

Oil leak – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

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Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to cause an oil leak? Our technicians have the answer.

Harmonic balancers – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

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A defective harmonic balancer can affect the accuracy of ignition timing readings or a defective harmonic balancer can damage the crank. Which technician is correct?

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Shop Press is the news and idea hub for everything related to working on cars and trucks, focusing on repair, technology, and wrenching lifestyle.

FEATURE STORY

Welding tips for automotive repair: What you need to know (VIDEO)

Hot Off the Press

Welding tips for automotive repair: What you need to know (VIDEO)

Virgil Exner: The creator of Chrysler’s “forward look”

Noisy disc brakes – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

Fuel pump designs are changing. Do you know what kind of fuel pump you’re troubleshooting?

Mechanic trivia: Which vehicle has a longer passenger side wiper blade? (VIDEO)

The Shop Press Automotive Paragon series: a recap

Minimum rotor thickness – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

Battery date codes are painfully unstandardized and you’re better off without them

Tapping V6 – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

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Harmonic balancers – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

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