What does “MIN THK.” really mean?

This surefire solution really stinks.
When placing an airbag on a workbench, which is the safest direction for it to face? We have the answer.
Your daily work is also a cruel automotive penalty.
Auto care news and advice you can use.
The celebration of a magazine that was, for some, where their love of working on cars began.
A walk (or drive) through the history of gas and service stations.
Study for your ASE exams with this quick practice question.
Brake fluid can wear out just like any other fluid.
The Rust Belt and the Salt Belt may sound similar, and you might even hear them used interchangeably, but they are distinct names that any automotive professional or enthusiast should know. Take a few seconds to get the real story on these terms.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Do you have a toolbox ready to go for repairs on the road? What do you keep in it?
An engine exhibits a knocking noise. During a cylinder power balance test, the noise abates. Which technician has the correct diagnosis?
We’ve all heard the question that starts like this. So will you lend tools?
A playlist of videos from a recent trip to a Dorman contributor’s personal shop.
Before you toss those zip tie scraps in the trash, consider saving them for plastic repair jobs. In many cases, the plastic used in zip ties will bond with common automotive plastics with the help of a soldering iron.
What causes brake noise?
Many vehicles today have made the switch to DC brushless fuel pumps. They don’t work like the older brush-type pumps do.
Almost every vehicle on the road has a longer wiper blade on the driver side. On older vehicles, you’ll also see two of the same size wipers working together. But can you think of any models that have the longer wiper blade on the passenger side?