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?
Here are some tips to help get you started.
The most dangerous piece of equipment in a shop is often the most neglected.
Need a smooth finish on a part you’re cleaning up with a file? Lemmy shows how draw filing can achieve a clean result with a totally different method of holding a traditional file.
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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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How a visionary engineer shaped everything from early EVs to the world’s most iconic sports cars.
Demagnetizers demystified.
You can’t beat it. Well, actually, you can.
The essential unit of automotive power has an unexpected history.
Stevan Ivanov strives to give a little-known brand its rightful place in automotive history.
He also synthesized chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
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
