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Fundamental Electrical Knowledge – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

Technician A and Technician B discuss electrical fundamentals. Who is correct?

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The only two mistakes you can make on your first timing belt job (and why you shouldn’t worry about them)

T-belts aren’t scary at all.

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.

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Is It Ever Safe to Reuse Torque-to-Yield (TTY) Fasteners? (VIDEO)

Pete Meier explains why these single-use bolts should always be replaced for safety and proper function.

“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.

LOF PSA: Don’t forget the lube job

Engine oil is a lubricant, but that’s not what the task’s title is referencing.

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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.

What to check when you’re checking out a car (VIDEO)

How do you suss out problems on a car that’s come to you for service?

Which road maintenance fleet has the best snowplow names?

Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Vermont, even Arizona, and many other state and city government fleets have held naming contests for their winter service vehicles. But who has the best?