Almost every vehicle on the road has a longer wiper blade on the driver side. On older vehicles, you’ll also see two of the same size wipers working together. But can you think of any models that have the longer wiper blade on the passenger side?
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.
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“System lean” diagnostic trouble codes are among the top 10 codes faced by techs.
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.
Learn how stop drilling can help to prevent cracks from propagating with a little know-how and a drill.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
As ADAS becomes standard on modern vehicles, post-repair calibrations are a critical safety and legal requirement for every shop.
Coiled wire is a smart idea for adding service loops or mechanical strain relief on automotive electrical jobs or other projects.
What do you do when a part isn’t in an IPD/fiche?
Just because it says “DOT 4” on the bottle doesn’t mean it’s the correct DOT 4 for the vehicle.
The struggle is real for many of your customers.
You can’t sell what you don’t understand.
A fluid transfer pump is the cleanest and easiest way to fill a differential, transmission or transfer case with its necessary fluid.
Formal education teaches you theory and the real world teaches you the rest.
