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Removing old fluid from a vehicle’s braking system can be a time-consuming chore, but it doesn’t need to be.
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Are You Adding Engine Oil the Wrong Way? (VIDEO)
Think you know how to pour oil out of a jug? Are you sure about that? Lemmy and Nick talk about the best oil pour techniques to avoid making a mess.
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PSA: Be Safe With Carburetor Cleaner, Too
Is carb cleaner actually more dangerous than brake cleaner?
Tool review: Klein 3255 bull pin
You can’t beat it. Well, actually, you can.
What does horsepower really mean? (VIDEO)
The essential unit of automotive power has an unexpected history.
Sketching Skodas
Stevan Ivanov strives to give a little-known brand its rightful place in automotive history.
Turbocharger repair and replacement: What you need to know (VIDEO)
Not so long ago, forced induction was mostly limited to high-performance sports cars and diesel trucks. Join Lemmy and Nick for a deep dive into modern forced induction systems and the parts that keep them running.
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Is the Oil Change Interval in a Vehicle’s Owner’s Manual Always the Right Choice? (VIDEO)
Pete Meier explains how vehicle usage and oil/filter quality should affect your maintenance schedules.
Cars that make you think of something specific
Chances are you’re going to have a Pavlovian response when seeing one of these vehicles.
Photo gallery: Auto repair (and a few motorcyclists) in Indianapolis, Indiana
Shop Press photographer Mike Apice recently visited Indiana, exploring the local scene and a few repair shops. Here’s a bit of what he saw behind his lens.
Using voltage to locate electrical faults
Understanding how voltage is used in an electrical circuit can help your troubleshooting.
How do you handle billing shop supplies?
You ARE accounting for them, right?
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Pulse width modulation and automotive lighting
Once the most basic of circuits, the humble lamp has also progressed.
Top tips for car and truck fleet maintenance: what repair shops need to know (VIDEO)
Ready to grow your shop’s business with fleet maintenance, service and repairs?
Another specialty punch
There are many types of punches. There’s a reason for that.