by Mike Principato | May 23, 2024
For reasons that have more to do with personality than pragmatism, I recently considered anew the possibility of restoring a classic car, or perhaps building a kit car. It’s an itch I’ve thought about scratching since the days when Popular Mechanics regularly featured...
by Shop Press Staff | May 21, 2024
EGR system – ASE practice questions (VIDEO) Description Under what conditions would the EGR system be expected to be operational?A) Cold engine, full throttle B) Hot engine, idle C) Hot engine, full throttle D) Hot engine, part throttle More ASE Practice...
by Shop Press Staff | May 14, 2024
ASE test prep requires more than sample questions (VIDEO) Description Do you have a study guide to prepare for your ASE exams? Which parts of that study guide do you use the most? Dorman Training Center instructor Pete Meier explains why you need to look at more than...
by Shop Press Staff | May 7, 2024
Tapping V6 – ASE practice questions (VIDEO) Description 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...
by Shop Press Staff | May 2, 2024
Buy once, cry once: Auto parts that are worth the extra cost (VIDEO) Description We’ve all heard the expression “buy once, cry once,” and for some auto parts, those are words of wisdom. For others, the extra costs are unnecessary, and economical parts can be used...
by Shop Press Staff | Apr 30, 2024
Making your own gaskets? Get a hollow punch set for pro results. (VIDEO) Description When it is necessary to make your own gaskets, small bolt holes are often the trickiest features to cut. That’s why you should pick up a set of hollow punches to make clean, round...