Ever spot what appears to be a second oil filter under a vehicle? Lemmy and Nick discuss the advantages of spin-on transmission filters for fluid protection and service.
“System lean” diagnostic trouble codes are among the top 10 codes faced by techs.
“Drive it ‘til the wheels fall off” isn’t the safest decision. So when does it end?
Is the Ford 6.0-liter PowerStroke really worthy of its nickname, the “Sick-O?”
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The 454 SS combines the time capsule looks of the GM GMT400 platform with an entertaining drive that harkens back to the muscle car heyday.
Learn why it’s not a bad idea to charge a little more for the hassle.
A radio show that, hopefully, will live on for years to come.
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?
Is carb cleaner actually more dangerous than brake cleaner?
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Technician A says an empty DEF tank can cause a no-start condition. Technician B says DEF quality should be checked when SCR faults are present. Who is correct?
It’s like torquing a bolt, but with an extra twist.
On a hybrid vehicle’s air conditioning system that utilizes a high voltage electrical compressor, can only the oil specified by the vehicle manufacturer be used in the compressor or is PAG oil acceptable for use in an electric vehicle’s compressor?
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.
The shop maintenance task you can’t afford to forget.
These ubiquitous stickers have a longer history than most people may think.
What happens when chrome goes too far?
