Ever wonder why virtually all cars and trucks have glove boxes? A visionary woman and her little book about driving changed in-vehicle storage over a hundred years ago.
Technicians debate using the min/max function of a digital voltmeter to test the battery and charging system on a customer’s vehicle to determine if the alternator has failed. Who is correct?
Is this the only car part named after an actress?
Learn why it’s not a bad idea to charge a little more for the hassle.
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The first steps you should perform when something electrical doesn’t work right.
When a customer rolls into your shop and asks for a “tune-up,” what’s your first reaction?
Do you lubricate the threads on spark plugs before installing them? Should you? Pete Meier explains the finer points of spark plug lube application for best results and OE service procedure compliance.
Brake cleaner is loved by techs (for good reason), but make sure you’re taking safety precautions.
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?
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Did you know that a modern fuel injection system can fire off multiple sprays in the same time it takes for a spark to jump across a plug?
And the most misdiagnosed.
Technician A and Technician B are discussing ways to use fuel trim as a troubleshooting aid. Technician A says that fuel trims that are correcting for a lean condition at high RPM and load conditions indicates a problem in fuel delivery. Technician B says that this condition is caused by a vacuum leak.
Use it or lose it. Looking for an easy way to win over your customers that they’ll enjoy every time they drive? Look at their vehicles from a hypermiler’s perspective.
Giorgetto Giugiaro influenced everything from groundbreaking supercars to beloved city vehicles.
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.
