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Take a Step Back to Take a Step Forward (VIDEO)

Ever get up to your elbows in a diagnostic problem, only to wind up right where you started an hour later?

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Tapping V6 – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

Two technicians are examining a tapping sound coming from a V6 engine. See who has the correct response about what’s causing the noise.

Buy once, cry once: Auto parts that are worth the extra cost (VIDEO)

We’ve all heard the expression “buy once, cry once,” and for some auto parts, those are words of wisdom. For others, it might be an unnecessary expense.

Making your own gaskets? Get a hollow punch set for pro results. (VIDEO)

When it is necessary to make your own gaskets, small bolt holes are often the trickiest features to cut.

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Mastering the Numbers – Part 2

Using your shop’s Cost of Doing Business (CODB) as a baseline for labor rates.

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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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.