A few things to bear in mind considering the increased wear on tires.
EVs go through tires quicker: here’s what that means for your shop.
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Fronting & facing and staging orders: the fast track to the wholesale parts counter
Putting up freight and pulling orders is more than busywork. It’s tuition.
Watch how magnetizer/demagnetizer tools work in this excellent video
Demagnetizers demystified.
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The Misunderstood Ford 6.0
Is the Ford 6.0-liter PowerStroke really worthy of its nickname, the “Sick-O?”
Separate gasket – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to require a separate gasket for installation?
Smarter, not harder: relative compression testing
Analyzing a new trick I learned from an old dog.
Can’t break that crank bolt loose? You need a crank socket (VIDEO)
Crank fasteners are often a real pain to remove. Mechanics with expensive impact wrenches and large breaker bars struggle to remove them—but there’s a better way.
So you want to restore a classic or build a kit car? Think twice.
Unless you’re a professional mechanic or a hardcore DIYer, I suggest you focus on building memories instead of a car.
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The Only Thing Better Than Making Money Is Not Losing It
A primer on spotting unprofitable jobs before they make it to a bay.
A low-tech favor you can perform for every customer (and yourself)
Break out your paint pen—you’re the service writer now!
ASE test prep requires more than sample questions (VIDEO)
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.
The TPMS tool that pays for itself
Why wouldn’t your shop purchase a few of these?
Tapping V6 – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
Two technicians are examining a tapping sound coming from a V6 engine. See who has the correct response about what’s causing the noise.
VIDEOS
How stop drilling can help to save cracked parts (VIDEO)
Learn how stop drilling can help to prevent cracks from propagating with a little know-how and a drill.
Tool Review: FNIRSI DSO152 Oscilloscope
Lemmy tries out the cheapest lab scope available on Amazon.
Making custom coiled wire is easier than you think (VIDEO)
Coiled wire is a smart idea for adding service loops or mechanical strain relief on automotive electrical jobs or other projects.