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HOT OFF THE PRESS
Beware the SAE Lead
Ostensibly simplistic for casual users, the SAE plug is often an accident waiting to happen.
DSO Settings – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A argues that the 20/20 Rule captures most lab scope signals, while Technician B counters that a DSO doesn’t record signals in real time but samples and plots voltage data. Who is correct?
Why Does an Electric Car Need a Radiator?
If it ain’t broke, don’t try to fix it.
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SHOP STUFF
Auto care news and advice you can use.
A Brighter Future: The History and Evolution of Car Headlights
You may not think it, but automotive lighting has come a long way.
Diesel and DEF – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A says an empty DEF tank can cause a no-start condition. Technician B says DEF quality should be checked when SCR faults are present. Who is correct?
EDC: Mechanic Edition
Pocket check!
The Most Neglected Part of the Cooling System
Customers don’t realize it needs attention. Sadly, many mechanics don’t, either.
When Selling a Job, Get It In Writing (Not an Emoji)
Casual communication can have formal consequences.
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SHOP STUFF
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Is an Appointment-Only Shop Schedule Wise or Madness?
Do you favor margin or revenue?
Service Managers: Buy Brake Fluid by the Pint
Well, that’s straightforward. But why?
Six Ways to Best Protect Yourself from Keyless Car Theft (For Now)
Car thieves are getting smart. You need to be smarter.
Don’t Forget to Season the Automobiles, Mechanics!
Salt isn’t so good, but for many vehicles, a little pepper goes a long way.
Coolant Service – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Proper cooling system maintenance goes beyond time and mileage, requiring technicians to evaluate coolant condition, additive depletion, and the root causes behind cooling system issues.
VIDEOS
The Stories Spark Plugs Have to Tell (VIDEO)
We don’t think much about spark plugs unless we think they’re the cause of a misfire concern, do we?
Service Managers: Buy Brake Fluid by the Pint
Well, that’s straightforward. But why?
Six Ways to Best Protect Yourself from Keyless Car Theft (For Now)
Car thieves are getting smart. You need to be smarter.