by Shop Press Staff | Sep 3, 2024
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...
by Shop Press Staff | Aug 27, 2024
Noisy disc brakes – ASE practice questions (VIDEO) How to test for blown fuses in a car or truck | Fast and easy method Description All of the following could cause noisy disc brake operation EXCEPT: A) Glazed pads B) Grease contamination on the pads C) Broken...
by Shop Press Staff | Aug 20, 2024
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...
by Shop Press Staff | Aug 13, 2024
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...
by Shop Press Staff | Aug 6, 2024
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...
by Shop Press Staff | Jul 30, 2024
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...