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How Often Should You Really Flush Coolant? (VIDEO)

How do you know when it’s time to flush coolant? Technicians may have different views on the subject, but Dorman Training Center instructor Pete Meier explains how using a test strip at every service is a surefire way to get an accurate picture of the coolant’s health.

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I’ll gladly pay an independent shop more for a rush repair, and I’m not alone

Their emergency shouldn’t be yours unless they pay a premium to fix it.

Dash warning lights: feature or bug?

At what point does an icon completely fail to provide critical information to a motorist?

PSA: Check that cabin air filter

The cabin air filter is arguably the most overlooked filter on the car.

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No bead seating tank? No problem!

There’s two ways to use tire mounting compound.

U.S. parents becoming slightly more likely to recommend their kids pursue trades, although prefer electrician and plumber over mechanic

New report from IMR Inc. measures household perception of trade professions to help the automotive industry attract more skilled workers.

Chasing down Volkswagen’s best-selling sausage

For decades, VW served its workers a unique German dish that I had to try for myself: currywurst.

Geography by way of fittings and couplers

What does your shop use? Where are you? Can you help us make a map?

How accurately can you torque a fastener? (VIDEO)

Torquing accurately without a torque wrench is harder than it sounds, as you can see we learned in this contest in the Dorman Proving Grounds.

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