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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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Could Tesla actually be making their vehicles less expensive to fix?

Elon Musk says Tesla Insurance is pushing automaker to simplify designs and increase parts availability.

Clean the #&@$ing snow off the roof of your car or truck

Driving around with a bunch of snow on top of your vehicle is not only unsafe, but also illegal in many places

Miata Spotter’s Guide (VIDEO)

Learn to ID Miatas generation by generation like a pro (and from a pro!)

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ICYMI: Secondary hood prop positions

Props to second place, too.

Modern GDI systems have brought back decades-old maintenance issues

Decreased emissions and other benefits do come with increased valve maintenance costs.

Two reasons you should have a welder in your shop (and know how to use it)

Other than the obvious roles, there are other really, really good reasons you should have a welder in the shop.

Want to get kids interested in trades? Start with their school science fair.

To inspire the next generation of service technicians and tradespeople, start by getting their hands off their phones and onto building something cool.

This guide to being a mechanic-saboteur could teach you to be a better tech

The CIA’s Simple Sabotage Field Manual can help mechanics both frustrate the enemy and think about being more effective in the shop.

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