DEF is easy to contaminate, and fortunately, it’s also easy to test. Check to be sure that your customers’ DEF is up to spec with these simple tests.
Chances are you’re going to have a Pavlovian response when seeing one of these vehicles.
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.
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A household trick to save time — and brake hoses.
Under what conditions would the EGR system be expected to be operational? We have the correct answer.
Break out your paint pen—you’re the service writer now!
Do you have a study guide to prepare for your ASE exams? Which parts of that study guide do you use the most? Dorman Training Center instructor Pete Meier explains.
Why wouldn’t your shop purchase a few of these?
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
When the resistance of a circuit is decreased and voltage remains constant, what happens to current?
We’ve all heard the expression “buy once, cry once,” and for some auto parts, those are words of wisdom. For others, it might be an unnecessary expense.
When it is necessary to make your own gaskets, small bolt holes are often the trickiest features to cut.
Featuring state-of-the-art editing, this video is still relevant nearly a century later.
Which of the following is the most critical result of a rust hole in an exhaust system?
The truck and SUV have never been more prolific than they are today. Learn when to sell each type of these tires.
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.
This surefire solution really stinks.