On a car with disc brakes, what is the most likely symptom of a vehicle with rotors that measured out-of-spec for thickness variation when measured at several places on the rotor surface?
Skillful interrogation is a wonderful way to make your professional life easier. Here are a few suggestions on where to start.
Think you know your dash lights? Shop Press contributors Keith, Miriam, Chris, and Greaser try their best to identify all kinds of lights, symbols, and indicators.
Don’t break fittings—break ‘em free.
Auto care news and advice you can use.
Just because it says “DOT 4” on the bottle doesn’t mean it’s the correct DOT 4 for the vehicle.
Low new car inventory, inflation, and rising interest rates have all caused people to keep their vehicles at historic levels.
Examining the parts closely can yield valuable clues for putting a machine together.
This seemingly-impolite question can defuse tense situations in the shop or auto parts store.
23 of the most informative, interesting, and funny car-related accounts on the socials
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Removing old solder is a crucial part of preparing a component for a new soldered connection, and a desolder pump (often called a solder sucker) is the ideal tool for the job.
His lofty intentions were misconstrued into a shopworn excuse for building crummy cars
A strong endorsement, I know—but it’s that good.
The flat-rate system doesn’t reward tenacity.
We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.
If you’re a budding technician, a few of these pointers might help ya during front end work.
We assembled a list of common and confusing advice, then asked the gang to weigh in on some very questionable practices.
Set yourself up for success with high intensity discharge lighting systems.
