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Why “topping off” a gas tank can be an expensive mistake (VIDEO)
When the pump automatically shuts off after filling a vehicle’s tank, many people are tempted to add a little more gas. Unfortunately, this can do more harm than good, and the repair bills could add up quickly.
Why don’t you keep gloves in your car’s glove box? (VIDEO)
It isn’t the “registration and insurance card box,” after all.
Brake drum – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
What do you check during drum brake service?
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Shop Profile: Hansville Repair
71 years of success started at the end of the road.
The best explanation of a differential is from 1937
Featuring state-of-the-art editing, this video is still relevant nearly a century later.
Rust exhaust hole – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
Which of the following is the most critical result of a rust hole in an exhaust system?
Before selling a vehicle, make sure to remove personal data (VIDEO)
Smartphones, laptops, and computers are normally cleared of all data before selling or discarding to protect personal information.
Dust Cap Tool Explained (VIDEO)
How many times have you seen a hub dust cap with ugly dents from a sloppy installation? A dust cap tool is a handy tool for installing caps on customer vehicles without damaging the cap’s appearance.
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Tariff Talk: A Look Backwards at The Chicken Tax
Lighten the mood at the next cocktail party you attend.
Brake booster valve – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
A customer states the brake pedal falls slightly when the brakes are applied while starting the engine. Which technician response is correct?
The final days (and cars) of AMC
In November 1988, two employees snuck a camera into AMC’s Kenosha plant for a farewell tour.
What is a core charge?
A little glimpse into the world of making old parts new.
How do you inspect a serpentine belt for wear?
Inspection of a belt goes beyond the old standbys of checking for cracks and fraying.
VIDEOS
Book review: “Pump and Circumstance”
A walk (or drive) through the history of gas and service stations.
Piston rings – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
Study for your ASE exams with this quick practice question.
The most important fluid in the car and how to test it.
Brake fluid can wear out just like any other fluid.