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What Shape Is a Piston?
Cylindrical? Not really.
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.
Should You Replace That Damaged Plastic Intake Manifold?
Find out when plastic intakes go bad, and why you should or shouldn’t replace one.
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Coolant Service – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Proper cooling system maintenance goes beyond time and mileage, requiring technicians to evaluate coolant condition, additive depletion, and the root causes behind cooling system issues.
Diagnosing a Prius Coolant Leak (VIDEO)
Learn how to pinpoint common Prius coolant leak sources with step-by-step diagnostic tips from the shop floor.
A Crash Course on Modern Impact Sensors
Modern impact sensors work together to detect collisions in milliseconds and activate critical safety systems.
Alignment and Inner Tie Rod Play – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
A vehicle with MacPherson strut suspension is in for tires and an alignment. The technician finds play in the left inner tie rod end. What should the customer be told?
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Should You Replace That Damaged Plastic Intake Manifold?
Find out when plastic intakes go bad, and why you should or shouldn’t replace one.
How Does Regenerative Braking Affect Brake Wear?
Regenerative systems slow the vehicle electrically, but the reduced use of friction brakes creates new maintenance challenges.
Air Conditioning Service Fundamentals – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
A/C systems are evolving with new designs and refrigerants, making accurate diagnosis and repair more important than ever.
Don’t Overlook the Elementary
Draw a hard line when it comes to basic diagnostics.
ADAS Alignment and Calibration – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A says thrust angle must be set to zero on many ADAS-equipped vehicles during alignment. Technician B says the steering angle sensor and front wheel position must be correct before camera or radar calibration. Who is correct?
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Air Conditioning Service Fundamentals – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
A/C systems are evolving with new designs and refrigerants, making accurate diagnosis and repair more important than ever.
Don’t Overlook the Elementary
Draw a hard line when it comes to basic diagnostics.
ADAS Alignment and Calibration – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A says thrust angle must be set to zero on many ADAS-equipped vehicles during alignment. Technician B says the steering angle sensor and front wheel position must be correct before camera or radar calibration. Who is correct?