Peter Meier discusses the importance of testing coolant and how mechanics can use simple strip testers to keep cooling systems safe.

T-belts aren’t scary at all.
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.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
The celebration of a magazine that was, for some, where their love of working on cars began.
I hate buying ratchets. Here’s what I think of my newest one, an ICON 56193.
USB charging problems? Dorman’s experts explore specialized tools and provide handy tips for these increasingly common repairs.
13 of the most informative, interesting, and/or funny mechanic-related accounts on the socials
When I feel like dropping off the grid for a couple hours of “me” time, I head out for a walk in the park—in the junkyard.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Do you have a toolbox ready to go for repairs on the road? What do you keep in it?
They don’t build ‘em like they used to, and that’s a shame.
There are definitely useless sizes. Or are there?
Why does a set of steelies on the right vehicle hold such allure?
Watch as Lemmy demonstrates the fastest, easiest way to remove a Woodruff key using a common tool that might surprise you. Give it a try next time!
These handy tools can are useful for all kinds of alignment tasks involving covers, pans, and gaskets.
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.