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Engine Management and Fuel Trim – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

Technician A says the ECM’s main job is to keep emissions within certified limits. Technician B says fuel trim PIDs show corrections to fuel calculations. Who is correct?

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Surprise: having snacks and phone chargers in your repair shop’s waiting room makes customers happier

A recent J.D. Power study found that a few simple amenities in your service center’s lobby go a long way toward making your customers want to come back, but few businesses have them.

Exhaust tips: three ways to fine-tune your method

Exhaust work is straightforward and (I think) easy to understand. Here are some pointers for service techs to avoid comebacks when hanging pipe.

Four not-so-obvious ways grease can come in handy

Lubricant? More like lubri-can. A very cheap staple of most shops, I’ve learned to use it in a few unconventional ways.

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Why Wheel Fastener Torque Matters More Than You Think (VIDEO)

If you’re still using torque sticks and impact power to install lug nuts and lug bolts, it’s time to reconsider.

Mechanics React: More horrors hidden behind “customer states” (VIDEO)

Wait, the horn blows every time you come off the brake? Nick and Lemmy observe this weird scenario and others from the internet.

Tool review: Milwaukee M18 Tire Inflator

This tool is like black licorice: you’re probably either going to love it or have no use for it whatsoever.

PSA: Your customers are probably parking incorrectly

The e-brake serves TWO important functions.

Mechanics React: There are a few missing symptoms on these ROs (VIDEO)

Nick and Lem take a peek at what’s rolled into bays around the country and give their (unrequested) opinions on things.

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