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?
DEF is easy to contaminate, and fortunately, it’s also easy to test. Check to be sure that your customers’ DEF is up to spec with these simple tests.
In this challenge, techs and DIYers get as close as possible to a target final pressure to see who’s got the best skills and strategies at the tire machine.
A few things to bear in mind considering the increased wear on tires.
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Learn why it’s not a bad idea to charge a little more for the hassle.
Accessory belt drive evolution can provide some clues for the most efficient way to get a customer back on the road.
Although I love the look of chrome on cars, there are very good reasons why it’s not used much anymore.
Copycat Loctite is more common than you’d think. Learn how to check for counterfeit products.
The “best” parts for the job are highly dependent on the environment in which they operate.
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It’s like torquing a bolt, but with an extra twist.
Their emergency shouldn’t be yours unless they pay a premium to fix it.
At what point does an icon completely fail to provide critical information to a motorist?
The cabin air filter is arguably the most overlooked filter on the car.
The appearance of off-road prowess while maintaining on-road comfort is what motorists want. Tire salesmen, take advantage.
When it is necessary to make your own gaskets, small bolt holes are often the trickiest features to cut.
Featuring state-of-the-art editing, this video is still relevant nearly a century later.
Which of the following is the most critical result of a rust hole in an exhaust system?
