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Check Engine Light On?
Grab a generic OBD-II scan tool and take these first steps to turn it off and keep it off.
Which Parts of a Tire Are Safe to Patch? The Answer Has Changed (VIDEO)
Patching a punctured tire is a common job, but are you up to date on the latest guidance for safe plug locations?
CDK Global Outage: The Aftermath.
How one dealership stayed open through the uncertainty of a cyberattack.
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Maximum Voltage Reading – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
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?
Shop Profile: Locked N Loaded 4×4
Learn about a shop that’s making Jeeps all they can be.
Why you should empty the master cylinder before bleeding brakes (VIDEO)
Removing old fluid from a vehicle’s braking system can be a time-consuming chore, but it doesn’t need to be.
Check Out This Hacky Diag Tool
Why build what you can buy inexpensively?
Are You Adding Engine Oil the Wrong Way? (VIDEO)
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.
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PSA: Be Safe With Carburetor Cleaner, Too
Is carb cleaner actually more dangerous than brake cleaner?
What an oscilloscope shows that your DVOM can’t (VIDEO)
Your multimeter is a versatile tool. But for certain diagnostics, you need an oscilloscope to get a closer look at a vehicle’s electrical systems.
Tire techs: Elevate your work with this one humble task
A set of tires is expensive. Make it special.
Tools beyond the basics for DIYers
Step up your repair game with sensible choices.
Transfer cases: how to talk to your customers
You can’t sell what you don’t understand.
VIDEOS
Don’t Overlook This Step When Servicing Brakes (VIDEO)
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.
Watch This Video On Dry Sump Oil Systems
Find out how they differ from wet sump oil systems.
Tariff Talk: A Look Backwards at The Chicken Tax
Lighten the mood at the next cocktail party you attend.