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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.

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What are your least favorite repair jobs? (VIDEO)

Life can’t all be brake jobs and pre-delivery inspections. Beating time is the name of the game, but it doesn’t always work out. Watch as a few Dorman mechanics talk about the jobs that make more sweat than bread in this video.

PSA: Take a quick look at your punches and chisels (and be sure they’re ready for service)

Dressing chisels and punches, however, is a housekeeping task I’ve found not everyone knows they should be doing, and dress your punches and chisels!

The best auto racing movies to convert non-racing fans

There are two kinds of people in the world: race fans and people who haven’t watched these movies.

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Drag racing semi-trucks (VIDEO)

Smokin’ tires and smokin’ stacks!

Five different types of service techs everyone knows, based on how they manage their tools

Every mechanic manages their tool box differently, but these recurring characters seem to be in nearly every garage.

California predicts zero-emission vehicles could eliminate 1 out of 7 auto repair jobs [Updated]

New analysis into proposed rule changes offers some thinking into the future of the auto repair industry if all new vehicles move to ZEVs.

Prime numbers are the secret to prolonged gear life

Power transmission brawn starts with brains.

Mechanics React: Dorman techs react to customer car care issues (VIDEO)

Watch the Dorman mechanics watch videos. It’s better than it sounds, we promise.

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