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For Over 50 Years, France Required Yellow Headlights … Until Science Disagreed

An attempt at improving driver safety might not have worked as intended, but it sure gave a distinctive look.

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What is a core charge?

A little glimpse into the world of making old parts new.

How do you inspect a serpentine belt for wear?

Inspection of a belt goes beyond the old standbys of checking for cracks and fraying.

Brake rotor thickness variation – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

On a car with disc brakes, what is the most likely symptom of a vehicle with rotors that measured out-of-spec for thickness variation when measured at several places on the rotor surface?

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P0420/P0430—The #1 DTC in the Country

And the most misdiagnosed.

Tired of dead 9V batteries? Convert to rechargeables! (VIDEO)

If you have tools that use 9 volt batteries, it’s cheap and easy to convert them to rechargeable batteries. Watch to learn how it’s done!

Test fuses without removal! (VIDEO)

How to test for blown fuses in a car or truck | Fast and easy method

Don’t let the grind of fixing cars wear down your love for ‘em

A local automotive event is the cure for whatever car doldrums you’re in.

Torque wrench vs. torque stick for installing wheels (VIDEO)

What tools do you trust when installing wheels on a vehicle? The trusty torque wrench, or the straightforward torque sticks? Or maybe both?

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Misfire Cause–ASE Practice Questions (VIDEO)

Technician A is diagnosing a misfire. He states that a misfire is caused by a fault in the ignition system and that new plugs and coils will repair the problem. Technician B says that a misfire is detected when the ECM detects a variation in crankshaft speed.