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Hybrid A/C Compressor Oil-ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

On a hybrid vehicle’s air conditioning system that utilizes a high voltage electrical compressor, can only the oil specified by the vehicle manufacturer should be used in the compressor or is PAG oil is acceptable for use in an electric vehicle’s compressor?

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Average U.S. vehicle age reaches new record high, again

Low new car inventory, inflation, and rising interest rates have all caused people to keep their vehicles at historic levels.

Witness marks: your reassembly guide when the service manual isn’t enough

Examining the parts closely can yield valuable clues for putting a machine together.

The aggressive question you can ask that instantly calms a customer down

This seemingly-impolite question can defuse tense situations in the shop or auto parts store.

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Better ops with SOPs

Why you should use standard operating procedures for customer communications.

Tool review: Milwaukee M18 Tire Inflator

This tool is like black licorice: you’re probably either going to love it or have no use for it whatsoever.

PSA: Your customers are probably parking incorrectly

The e-brake serves TWO important functions.

Mechanics React: There are a few missing symptoms on these ROs (VIDEO)

Nick and Lem take a peek at what’s rolled into bays around the country and give their (unrequested) opinions on things.

Three tips from a lifelong parts professional to make sure you never get the wrong part

Follow these easy tips, and avoid these common mistakes, to help ensure you get exactly what you need the first time.

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Fixing cracked plastic parts with a hot staple tool (VIDEO)

When plastic parts break, sometimes replacements can be prohibitively expensive or hard to find. Learn how to use a hot staple tool to salvage broken plastics for auto repairs and other projects.

Pre-purchase inspections: The easiest way to put additional money in your till?

Checking out vehicles for sale is a revenue builder that boosts customer confidence

Rats increasingly causing more car repairs, says New York Times

Causes include more New Yorkers buying cars, pandemic habit changes, and maybe soy-based wiring?

Is that catalytic converter actually bad? (VIDEO)

Diagnosing a catalytic converter isn’t always the most straightforward process. Here are some tips from Nick and Lemmy at Dorman on what to watch out for.