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.
What an oscilloscope shows that your DVOM can’t (VIDEO)
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Tire Damage Assessment – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Assessing tire damage in order to make a repair decision, which technician is correct with the right repair?
Mastering the Numbers – Part 2
Using your shop’s Cost of Doing Business (CODB) as a baseline for labor rates.
Learn Why You Should Never Skip Battery Isolation (VIDEO)
Tempted to skip battery isolation during a repair? Dorman Training Center instructor Pete Meier explains how this essential step can protect you from serious injury while working on a vehicle.
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Cabin Filters – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A says cabin air filters protect occupants from 200+ contaminants, while Technician B says they protect the evaporator core from blower motor particles.
Which Is Faster: A Spark Plug Firing or a Fuel Injector Spraying? (VIDEO)
Did you know that a modern fuel injection system can fire off multiple sprays in the same time it takes for a spark to jump across a plug?
P0420/P0430—The #1 DTC in the Country
And the most misdiagnosed.
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.
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For Over 50 Years, France Required Yellow Headlights … Until Science Disagreed
An attempt at improving driver safety might not have worked as intended, but it sure gave a distinctive look.
Efficiency is the Name of the Game
Four proven ways to run a tighter ship at your shop.
Misfire Cause–ASE Practice Questions (VIDEO)
Technician A is diagnosing a misfire. He states that a misfire is caused by a fault in the ignition system and that new plugs and coils will repair the problem. Technician B says that a misfire is detected when the ECM detects a variation in crankshaft speed.
A History of the U.S. Presidential State Car (Part 2)
The commander-in-chief’s road transportation, from LBJ’s Lincoln Continental to “The Beast.”
Why Wheel Fastener Torque Matters More Than You Think (VIDEO)
If you’re still using torque sticks and impact power to install lug nuts and lug bolts, it’s time to reconsider.
VIDEOS
PSA: Be Safe With Carburetor Cleaner, Too
Is carb cleaner actually more dangerous than brake cleaner?
The Real Meanings Behind OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Codes (VIDEO)
By breaking down the structures used to create DTCs, you can learn how to “decode” beyond the simple descriptions presented by a scanner.
What’s Torque-to-Angle All About?
It’s like torquing a bolt, but with an extra twist.