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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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What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen in a vehicle?

Every tech has a story. What’s yours?

The bumpy story of vinyl record players in cars

Despite being obviously ill-suited for use in vehicles, I still want to find a workable solution for installing a record player in my car.

U.S. parents becoming slightly more likely to recommend their kids pursue trades, although prefer electrician and plumber over mechanic

New report from IMR Inc. measures household perception of trade professions to help the automotive industry attract more skilled workers.

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Airbag direction – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

When placing an airbag on a workbench, which is the safest direction for it to face? We have the answer.

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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