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.
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Proper cooling system maintenance goes beyond time and mileage, requiring technicians to evaluate coolant condition, additive depletion, and the root causes behind cooling system issues.
Why a compressor clutch doesn’t engage, and tips to find the cause quickly.
Pete Meier explains how vehicle usage and oil/filter quality should affect your maintenance schedules.
You may be surprised at how diesels have made a name for themselves in motorsports.
Technician A is preparing to recover the refrigerant from a customer’s vehicle. What are the steps he should take when performing this service?
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Find out when plastic intakes go bad, and why you should or shouldn’t replace one.
Pete Meier explains why these single-use bolts should always be replaced for safety and proper function.
Customer satisfaction surveys should be clear, concise, and targeted.
Technician A completed a compression test, noting high readings suggest an exhaust restriction, while Technician B says the test checks volumetric efficiency.
When a customer rolls into your shop and asks for a “tune-up,” what’s your first reaction?
The unique culture of slab cars.
When the resistance of a circuit is decreased and voltage remains constant, what happens to current?
This British engineer changed racing forever by making cars lighter, not more powerful.
