Lemmy explains why this basic task always comes before removing the positive cable to help you understand the theory behind the practice.
Why We Take the Negative Battery Cable off First and Put It on Last (VIDEO)
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Diesel Engines and Racing
You may be surprised at how diesels have made a name for themselves in motorsports.
Recovering A/C Refrigerant-ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A is preparing to recover the refrigerant from a customer’s vehicle. What are the steps he should take when performing this service?
The Folded Paper Era and Beyond: Giorgetto Giugiaro’s Iconic Design Journey
Giorgetto Giugiaro influenced everything from groundbreaking supercars to beloved city vehicles.
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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!
DIYers: Yes, You Can Handle a Window Regulator Replacement
Here are some tips to help get you started.
Betcha Haven’t Serviced the Tool You Use on Every Job
The most dangerous piece of equipment in a shop is often the most neglected.
The Other Way to Use a File that Many Mechanics Don’t Know (VIDEO)
Need a smooth finish on a part you’re cleaning up with a file? Lemmy shows how draw filing can achieve a clean result with a totally different method of holding a traditional file.
Commercials That Make Technicians and Dealers the Stars of the Show
Here are some outlandish—and not so outlandish—examples of mechanic and dealership TV commercials.
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SHOP STUFF
Auto care news and advice you can use.
Power and Ground Testing on an Electrical Circuit
The first steps you should perform when something electrical doesn’t work right.
Inside Global (Generic) OBD-II
You don’t need an expensive scan tool to diagnose the cause of an illuminated check engine light.
Time-Saving Tip for Bleeding Stubborn Brakes (VIDEO)
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.
Shop Profile: Hansville Repair
71 years of success started at the end of the road.
Do You Know the Right Way to Use Rasps and Files? (VIDEO)
Any technician will have a few files in the toolbox for material removal jobs. But are you using these tools with the correct technique?
VIDEOS
Troubleshooting Fuel Trim–ASE Practice Questions (VIDEO)
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.
Add or Delete These Simple Parts to Help Customers Save Money
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.
Are You Properly Checking Hub Bearings For Wear? (VIDEO)
Pete Meier explains how a dial indicator is necessary for a true wear check.