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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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How accurately can you torque a fastener? (VIDEO)

Torquing accurately without a torque wrench is harder than it sounds, as you can see we learned in this contest in the Dorman Proving Grounds.

Hidden external speakers are changing the soundscape of our streets

One of the most noticeable changes we’ll experience with more electric vehicles will be the noises from their acoustic vehicle alert systems, or AVAS.

Automotive technical schools just saw the largest graduation drop in a decade

Troubling new report from TechForce Foundation shows that fewer and fewer people are graduating from technical schools with automotive degrees.

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The Shop Press Automotive Paragon series: a recap

Let’s review some of the icons and oddballs we’ve featured here so far.

A simple tip for burping a radiator

I learned a trick from an old racer that works real well to bleed that rarely leaves me repeating my work.

7 low-tech tips to help bleed difficult brakes

Bleeding brakes is one of those jobs most of us know how to do, but when a hard-to-bleed system pops up, experienced techs have a few additional tricks up their sleeves to help get the job done.

Why service writers should always charge a diag fee – and let techs earn it

Vehicle diagnosis is no walk in the park. Proper diagnosis is critical and difficult, and it shouldn’t be done without doing the work.

Choosing the right oil filter’s more complicated than you think

Installing an old-fashioned filter on a modern vehicle because that’s what’s in stock may not be the best course of action.

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