“Drive it ‘til the wheels fall off” isn’t the safest decision. So when does it end?
Back Away from the Wrenches
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Engine knock – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
Engine knock – ASE practice questions (VIDEO) Description An engine exhibits a knocking noise. During a cylinder power balance test, the noise abates. Technician A says the noise is likely worn big-end bearings on the connecting rod. Technician B says the noise...
“Can I borrow a…”
I recall being very alarmed at how far the door spring traveled. As a teenager in my first job at a dealer, I was working on a small S-10 truck that needed door hinge pin bushings. I levered that door spring out of its perch with a slotted screwdriver like a goon and...
A visit to Elite JDM (VIDEO)
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Why you shouldn’t throw out zip tie tails after a project (VIDEO)
Why you shouldn’t throw out zip tie tails after a project (VIDEO) Description Before you toss those zip tie scraps in the trash, consider saving them for plastic repair jobs. In many cases, the plastic used in zip ties will bond with common automotive plastics...
Oil leak – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
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