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What are Frits? (And Why Does Almost Every Car Have Them?)

You probably see them every day, and that’s by design.

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Making your own gaskets? Get a hollow punch set for pro results. (VIDEO)

When it is necessary to make your own gaskets, small bolt holes are often the trickiest features to cut.

The best explanation of a differential is from 1937

Featuring state-of-the-art editing, this video is still relevant nearly a century later.

Rust exhaust hole – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

Which of the following is the most critical result of a rust hole in an exhaust system?

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Do You Survey Your Customers, and How?

Customer satisfaction surveys should be clear, concise, and targeted.

Five tips for servicing cartridge-style oil filters

Any of these mistakes can lead to an unwanted oil leak or worse—a blown engine.

How to install a brake cable slack eliminator (VIDEO)

If your parking brake is weak or not working at all, a stretched cable is usually the issue.

The seven words you never want to hear from a customer (and how to avoid them)

It’s your job to tell customers about warning signs and bad repairs.

Flip spare tires to make life easier for owners and techs (VIDEO)

From the factory with the spare’s valve stem pointing up, but you can flip it over and reinstall for easy checks and refills.

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