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From the factory with the spare’s valve stem pointing up, but you can flip it over and reinstall for easy checks and refills.
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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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Compression Testing | ASE Practice Questions (VIDEO)
All four cylinders are below specification by about the same amount. After performing a wet compression test, values remained unchanged. What could cause this condition?
Prime numbers are the secret to prolonged gear life
Power transmission brawn starts with brains.
Mechanics React: Dorman techs react to customer car care issues (VIDEO)
Watch the Dorman mechanics watch videos. It’s better than it sounds, we promise.
What’s the next big powerplant fad?
Fashion moves faster than block design, but trends still exist. What’s the next one?
Ew, gross: are there cars you won’t service?
Every mechanic has a story about a vehicle that was too nasty to work on. What’s your limit?
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Preston Tucker: Visionary or Villain?
The Tucker 48 had many innovative design features, but was Preston a scam artist?
Average U.S. vehicle age reaches new record high, again
Low new car inventory, inflation, and rising interest rates have all caused people to keep their vehicles at historic levels.
Witness marks: your reassembly guide when the service manual isn’t enough
Examining the parts closely can yield valuable clues for putting a machine together.