Ever spot what appears to be a second oil filter under a vehicle? Lemmy and Nick discuss the advantages of spin-on transmission filters for fluid protection and service.
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.”
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Learn why it’s not a bad idea to charge a little more for the hassle.
A practical approach to auto repair shop management.
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.
Find out how they differ from wet sump oil systems.
Lighten the mood at the next cocktail party you attend.
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It’s like torquing a bolt, but with an extra twist.
Ever spot what appears to be a second oil filter under a vehicle? Lemmy and Nick discuss the advantages of spin-on transmission filters for fluid protection and service.
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.
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.
You don’t need an expensive scan tool to diagnose the cause of an illuminated check engine light.
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.
