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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.
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Use the Little Radiator—and Have Customers Do the Same
Cars have a backup cooling system—use it when the situation demands!
New to the team but not new to the business (VIDEO)
A Master Technician and nationally known trainer joins the Shop Press family. Say hello to Pete Meier!
Square drive: make or buy before you need ‘em
Female metric square drive plugs were new to me. They might be to you, too.
Customer states truck was vandalized… Do you know what happened here? (VIDEO)
Each line item confirms it—cheating doesn’t pay.
Watch this video on the invention of the Ford V-8 engine
Ford made a V-8 engine affordable to the mass market consumer for the first time.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
It’s All About the Process
To reach a successful diagnostic conclusion, you have to follow the right diagnostic path.
Should you use anti-seize when installing spark plugs? (VIDEO)
Using a lubricant when installing spark plugs was once common practice, but today, you might want to think twice before adding anything to your spark plug threads.
Snap-on to expand Tennessee manufacturing plant
Company makes $44 million investment to expand plant.
Tire service tips (that aren’t just for new technicians)
The habits you form first can be the hardest ones to break.
TECHNICIAN CHALLENGE: The Mystery Box, Part 2
The Proving Grounds crew takes on another round of The Mystery Box Challenge with new parts and a few new faces.
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How to use a lockout kit (VIDEO)
Powerful tools—if you know how to use ‘em.
Drag racing semi-trucks (VIDEO)
Smokin’ tires and smokin’ stacks!
Bump steer – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
You know what bump steer is. Where does it originate?