Some brake jobs can turn into headaches when small air bubbles get trapped within the caliper itself. To resolve the problem, you could pump the brakes over and over, or you could try this handy suggestion to free the air bubble and move on with the brake bleed process.
Pete Meier explains why these single-use bolts should always be replaced for safety and proper function.
Customer satisfaction surveys should be clear, concise, and targeted.
Technician A completed a compression test, noting high readings suggest an exhaust restriction, while Technician B says the test checks volumetric efficiency.
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A household trick to save time — and brake hoses.
The commander-in-chief’s road transportation, from Pierce-Arrow cars to the Kennedy Lincoln Continental.
Diagnosing the cause of a battery drain can be a challenge today.
Grab a generic OBD-II scan tool and take these first steps to turn it off and keep it off.
Patching a punctured tire is a common job, but are you up to date on the latest guidance for safe plug locations?
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
When the resistance of a circuit is decreased and voltage remains constant, what happens to current?
Here are some tips to help get you started.
The most dangerous piece of equipment in a shop is often the most neglected.
Need a smooth finish on a part you’re cleaning up with a file? Lemmy shows how draw filing can achieve a clean result with a totally different method of holding a traditional file.
Here are some outlandish—and not so outlandish—examples of mechanic and dealership TV commercials.
Four proven ways to run a tighter ship at your shop.
Technician A is diagnosing a misfire. He states that a misfire is caused by a fault in the ignition system and that new plugs and coils will repair the problem. Technician B says that a misfire is detected when the ECM detects a variation in crankshaft speed.
The commander-in-chief’s road transportation, from LBJ’s Lincoln Continental to “The Beast.”
