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Should You Charge More When Dealing with Tire Sealant? (VIDEO)
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This Tool Makes Fuel Line Repairs So Much Easier (VIDEO)
Quick disconnect tools are a must for modern fuel, A/C, or transmission line jobs; no more fighting clips.
Politics Ain’t Politic
If you have to have them in the shop, endeavor to make politics polite.
Belt Noise – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A says chirp is the most common belt noise complaint. Technician B says EPDM belts can wear out without showing visible damage. Who is correct?
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Forgotten Classics: The 1990-1993 Chevrolet 454 SS Muscle Truck
The 454 SS combines the time capsule looks of the GM GMT400 platform with an entertaining drive that harkens back to the muscle car heyday.
The JDM Class of 2001 Comes of Age
The Japanese Domestic Market performance car you’ve waited 25 years to drive is finally ready for legal export.
It’s That Time of Year to Change Your Clocks. And Your Gasoline Blend.
Did you know that fuel blends change with the seasons in the United States?
Ferdinand Porsche: Engineering the Shape of Speed
How a visionary engineer shaped everything from early EVs to the world’s most iconic sports cars.
Service Writers: Don’t Leave Your Greatest Diag Tool in the Shop
Techs can’t solve the problem that can’t be found
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Diesel and DEF – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A says an empty DEF tank can cause a no-start condition. Technician B says DEF quality should be checked when SCR faults are present. Who is correct?
Why Your Shop Should Be Using Loaded Knuckles to Save Time and Money
Loaded knuckles streamline wheel bearing and suspension repairs to help shops boost efficiency and profitability.
Use the Little Radiator—and Have Customers Do the Same
Cars have a backup cooling system—use it when the situation demands!
PSA: The Right (and Wrong) Ways to Handle Iridium Spark Plugs
New techs and DIYers should know that not all spark plugs are created, or treated, equally.
Tool Review: Permatex 25240 Thread Locker
Can there be one threadlocker color to rule them all?
VIDEOS
What are Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Why are They Important?
A nationwide framework of safety regulations has transformed vehicle design and saved countless lives since its introduction in 1968.
Writers, Print Vehicle Service Histories for Every Vehicle
Don’t try to (needlessly) upsell me.
The JDM Class of 2001 Comes of Age
The Japanese Domestic Market performance car you’ve waited 25 years to drive is finally ready for legal export.