Any technician will have a few files in the toolbox for material removal jobs. But are you using these tools with the correct technique?
Do You Know the Right Way to Use Rasps and Files? (VIDEO)
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It’s All About the Process
To reach a successful diagnostic conclusion, you have to follow the right diagnostic path.
Rookie Tip: LOF? Leave the Dipstick Sticking Out and the Oil Cap on the Hood Latch
A bent dipstick and a broken oil cap are lucky indeed!
Dealing with “System Lean” DTCs
“System lean” diagnostic trouble codes are among the top 10 codes faced by techs.
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EDC: Mechanic Edition
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Decreasing Circuit Resistance – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
When the resistance of a circuit is decreased and voltage remains constant, what happens to current?
Colin Chapman: The Philosopher of Motion (Part 2)
This British engineer changed racing forever by making cars lighter, not more powerful.
How Often Should You Really Flush Coolant? (VIDEO)
How do you know when it’s time to flush coolant? Technicians may have different views on the subject, but Dorman Training Center instructor Pete Meier explains how using a test strip at every service is a surefire way to get an accurate picture of the coolant’s health.
Colin Chapman: The Philosopher of Motion (Part 1)
This British engineer changed racing forever by making cars lighter, not more powerful.
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Six Ways to Best Protect Yourself from Keyless Car Theft (For Now)
Car thieves are getting smart. You need to be smarter.
The Story of Dagmar Bumpers
Is this the only car part named after an actress?
Should You Charge More When Dealing with Tire Sealant? (VIDEO)
Learn why it’s not a bad idea to charge a little more for the hassle.
An Ode to “Car Talk”
A radio show that, hopefully, will live on for years to come.
Testing Battery State of Charge – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technicians discuss battery testing, one says open circuit voltage of less than 10.5 volts indicates a bad battery, while the other says that a reading of 12.5 volts indicates an 80% state of charge. Who is correct?
VIDEOS
Clean It or Crack It
Why clearing bolt holes of contaminants matters.
Set the Toe and Go!
The finer points of performing coarse alignments.
What Happens When You Don’t Drain Your Air Compressor? (You Don’t Want to Find Out.)
The shop maintenance task you can’t afford to forget.