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.
71 years of success started at the end of the road.
Any technician will have a few files in the toolbox for material removal jobs. But are you using these tools with the correct technique?
A practical approach to auto repair shop management.
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Regenerative systems slow the vehicle electrically, but the reduced use of friction brakes creates new maintenance challenges.
Shop Press photographer Mike Apice recently visited Indiana, exploring the local scene and a few repair shops. Here’s a bit of what he saw behind his lens.
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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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Don’t try to (needlessly) upsell me.
Lemmy tries out the cheapest lab scope available on Amazon.
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.
Removing old fluid from a vehicle’s braking system can be a time-consuming chore, but it doesn’t need to be.
Why build what you can buy inexpensively?
Think you know how to pour oil out of a jug? Are you sure about that? Lemmy and Nick talk about the best oil pour techniques to avoid making a mess.
