Removing old solder is a crucial part of preparing a component for a new soldered connection, and a desolder pump (often called a solder sucker) is the ideal tool for the job.
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?
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Draw a hard line when it comes to basic diagnostics.
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.
Peering inside the inner workings of a deceptively complex tool
Lemmy explains why this basic task always comes before removing the positive cable to help you understand the theory behind the practice.
Resistance is futile.
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Did you know that fuel blends change with the seasons in the United States?
Learn about a shop that’s making Jeeps all they can be.
Removing old fluid from a vehicle’s braking system can be a time-consuming chore, but it doesn’t need to be.
Why build what you can buy inexpensively?
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.
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.
The commander-in-chief’s road transportation, from LBJ’s Lincoln Continental to “The Beast.”
If you’re still using torque sticks and impact power to install lug nuts and lug bolts, it’s time to reconsider.
