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Mechanic trivia: Which vehicle has a longer passenger side wiper blade? (VIDEO)
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...
Minimum rotor thickness – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
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...
Using a spaghetti trick to keep zip ties organized (VIDEO)
Using a spaghetti trick to keep zip ties organized (VIDEO) Description Chefs know a helpful hack to keep spaghetti from falling out of an opened bag, and the same idea happens to work perfectly for zip ties. Give it a try next time you have a pack of zip ties that...
Piston rings – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
Piston rings – ASE practice questions (VIDEO) Description Which of the following statements about piston rings is incorrect? A) End gaps must be evenly spaced around the piston B) Rings are installed on the piston using a ring compressor C) Rings must be...
Rust belt vs salt belt: Do you know the difference? (VIDEO)
Rust belt vs salt belt: Do you know the difference? (VIDEO) Description The Rust Belt and the Salt Belt may sound similar, and you might even hear them used interchangeably, but they are distinct names that any automotive professional or enthusiast should know. Take a...