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Cat DTC Diagnosis (P0420) – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

Technician A says other codes should be diagnosed before replacing the converter for a P0420 code. Technician B says an upstream exhaust leak can trigger the code. Who is correct?

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Service writers vs. technicians (VIDEO)

Examining the differences (and similarities) between these key roles in the automotive service industry.

EPA emergency action allows nationwide summer sales of E15 gasoline

Get ready for an increase in fuel system corrosion repairs on older vehicles and small engines.

What are the first mods repair professionals make to a vehicle? (VIDEO)

Car mods to do first: auto technicians’ favorites!

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Mastering the Numbers

A practical approach to auto repair shop management.

Which type of salvage yard do you prefer?

There are more variables than you might think

VIDEO: The fastest way to remove a wiper arm

An inexpensive tool that’s worth its weight in gold.

Mechanics React: Dorman techs respond to crazy Reddit questions (VIDEO)

Nick and Lemmy again try their darnedest at hip-shooting responses to Reddit questions.

Five different types of service techs everyone knows, based on how they manage their tools

Every mechanic manages their tool box differently, but these recurring characters seem to be in nearly every garage.

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Why Some Vehicles Have More Than One Spin-on Filter (VIDEO)

Ever spot what appears to be a second oil filter under a vehicle? Lemmy and Nick discuss the advantages of spin-on transmission filters for fluid protection and service.