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Forgotten Classics: The 1990-1993 Chevrolet 454 SS Muscle Truck

The 454 SS combines the time capsule looks of the GM GMT400 platform with an entertaining drive that harkens back to the muscle car heyday.

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Ten (sort of serious) questions every service writer should ask

Skillful interrogation is a wonderful way to make your professional life easier. Here are a few suggestions on where to start.

TECHNICIAN CHALLENGE: Can you identify these dash lights? PART 4 (VIDEO)

Think you know your dash lights? Shop Press contributors Keith, Miriam, Chris, and Greaser try their best to identify all kinds of lights, symbols, and indicators.

Several tips to make brake line removal less of a headache

Don’t break fittings—break ‘em free.

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PSA: Be Safe With Brake Cleaner

Brake cleaner is loved by techs (for good reason), but make sure you’re taking safety precautions.

Serviceability Hall of Shame: Ford Taurus Spring Shields

Ford’s so-called fix for servicing corroded front springs was something neither drivers nor dealer techs were happy about.

“Horizon Chase Turbo” is probably my favorite racing game of the last 30 years (VIDEO)

There’s still a place for arcade racing games, even in today’s world of hyper-realistic simulation racing games

January Automotive Horoscopes

We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.

It’s totally fine to run your fuel tank down to empty

Stop telling your customers otherwise—modern fuel systems don’t care.

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Troubleshooting Fuel Trim–ASE Practice Questions (VIDEO)

Technician A and Technician B are discussing ways to use fuel trim as a troubleshooting aid. Technician A says that fuel trims that are correcting for a lean condition at high RPM and load conditions indicates a problem in fuel delivery. Technician B says that this condition is caused by a vacuum leak.