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Hybrid A/C Compressor Oil-ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

On a hybrid vehicle’s air conditioning system that utilizes a high voltage electrical compressor, can only the oil specified by the vehicle manufacturer should be used in the compressor or is PAG oil is acceptable for use in an electric vehicle’s compressor?

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What is a core charge?

A little glimpse into the world of making old parts new.

How do you inspect a serpentine belt for wear?

Inspection of a belt goes beyond the old standbys of checking for cracks and fraying.

Brake rotor thickness variation – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

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?

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Transfer cases: how to talk to your customers

You can’t sell what you don’t understand.

The pros (and more than a few cons) of chrome

Although I love the look of chrome on cars, there are very good reasons why it’s not used much anymore.

PSA: Make sure your Loctite isn’t fake!

Copycat Loctite is more common than you’d think. Learn how to check for counterfeit products.

What sealed chassis parts can teach us about shifting customer habits and technology’s march forward

The “best” parts for the job are highly dependent on the environment in which they operate.

TECHNICIAN CHALLENGE: Can you identify these dash lights? (VIDEO)

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.

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Five best car and truck tips from mechanics to non-mechanics (VIDEO)

Want to make your vehicle last? Not sure how to talk to a shop about car repairs? Nick and Lemmy offer their five top recommendations.

Dash warning lights: feature or bug?

At what point does an icon completely fail to provide critical information to a motorist?

PSA: Check that cabin air filter

The cabin air filter is arguably the most overlooked filter on the car.

Why sidewall styling is both worthless and wonderful for drivers and tire shops

The appearance of off-road prowess while maintaining on-road comfort is what motorists want. Tire salesmen, take advantage.

Surprise: having snacks and phone chargers in your repair shop’s waiting room makes customers happier

A recent J.D. Power study found that a few simple amenities in your service center’s lobby go a long way toward making your customers want to come back, but few businesses have them.