A brake service job isn’t complete unless the reservoir cap’s diaphragm has been pushed back into place. This simple step is easy to forget, but it helps to reduce brake fluid contamination and ensure proper system function.
Patching a punctured tire is a common job, but are you up to date on the latest guidance for safe plug locations?
How one dealership stayed open through the uncertainty of a cyberattack.
Here are some tips to help get you started.
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You may be surprised at how diesels have made a name for themselves in motorsports.
Peering inside the inner workings of a deceptively complex tool
Lemmy explains why this basic task always comes before removing the positive cable to help you understand the theory behind the practice.
Resistance is futile.
Stop beating your sockets to death.
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Technician A completed a compression test, noting high readings suggest an exhaust restriction, while Technician B says the test checks volumetric efficiency.
Removing old fluid from a vehicle’s braking system can be a time-consuming chore, but it doesn’t need to be.
Why build what you can buy inexpensively?
Think you know how to pour oil out of a jug? Are you sure about that? Lemmy and Nick talk about the best oil pour techniques to avoid making a mess.
Can independent repair shops benefit by offering mobile service to an increasingly immobile America?
Find out how they differ from wet sump oil systems.
Lighten the mood at the next cocktail party you attend.
He also synthesized chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
