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Service Writing Tip: Justify Your Recommendations

Writers, are you as tired as I am of getting lambasted by customers when you recommend work beyond the symptoms displayed by a vehicle that was brought to your shop? Between TikTok videos and fuel touching $5 per gallon (or six, for those of you burning diesel), it...

Start Fasteners by Hand Before Using Power Tools (VIDEO)

Description Cordless power tools are stronger and more common than ever, and they help to speed up all kinds of automotive work. But cross-threading or stripping a fastener can bring progress to a halt in an instant. Start by hand-threading fasteners before reaching...

Take a Step Back to Take a Step Forward (VIDEO)

Description Ever get up to your elbows in a diagnostic problem, only to wind up right where you started an hour later? It may be time to take a step back to get fresh perspective. That way, you can reevaluate the problem and potentially spot issues you’ve...

How to Hang Onto a Tricky Nut or Bolt (VIDEO)

Description Having trouble hanging onto a nut or bolt, especially in a part of the vehicle with minimal access or tight corners? Try these tips and tricks for keeping fasteners where you want them during installation.Related Videos

Turbocharger repair and replacement: What you need to know (VIDEO)

by | Dec 10, 2024 | 0 comments

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Not so long ago, forced induction was mostly limited to high-performance sports cars and diesel trucks. Changes in fuel efficiency standards, forced induction technologies, vehicle design, and consumer preferences led to the widespread adoption of turbochargers for everyday vehicles, and today, most new ICE vehicles have some kind of boost on board.

This shift presents plenty of new challenges and opportunities for auto repair professionals. Join Lemmy and Nick for a deep dive into modern forced induction systems and the parts that keep them running.

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Troubleshooting Fuel Trim–ASE Practice Questions (VIDEO)

Technician A and Technician B are discussing ways to use fuel trim as a troubleshooting aid. Technician A says that fuel trims that are correcting for a lean condition at high RPM and load conditions indicates a problem in fuel delivery. Technician B says that this condition is caused by a vacuum leak.

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