The Rust Belt and the Salt Belt may sound similar, and you might even hear them used interchangeably, but they are distinct names that any automotive professional or enthusiast should know. Take a few seconds to get the real story on these terms.
Understanding how voltage is used in an electrical circuit can help your troubleshooting.
You ARE accounting for them, right?
When plastic parts break, sometimes replacements can be prohibitively expensive or hard to find. Learn how to use a hot staple tool to salvage broken plastics for auto repairs and other projects.
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Four proven ways to run a tighter ship at your shop.
We’ve all heard the question that starts like this. So will you lend tools?
A playlist of videos from a recent trip to a Dorman contributor’s personal shop.
Before you toss those zip tie scraps in the trash, consider saving them for plastic repair jobs. In many cases, the plastic used in zip ties will bond with common automotive plastics with the help of a soldering iron.
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to cause an oil leak? Our technicians have the answer.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Diagnosing the cause of a battery drain can be a challenge today.
Nick and Lemmy check out a flex plate from an imported Japanese automatic transmission with very few miles under its belt.
Throw a set of these resettable “fuses” in your toolbox.
A defective harmonic balancer can affect the accuracy of ignition timing readings or a defective harmonic balancer can damage the crank. Which technician is correct?
DEF is easy to contaminate, and fortunately, it’s also easy to test. Check to be sure that your customers’ DEF is up to spec with these simple tests.
This surefire solution really stinks.
When placing an airbag on a workbench, which is the safest direction for it to face? We have the answer.
Your daily work is also a cruel automotive penalty.
