The Rust Belt and the Salt Belt may sound similar, and you might even hear them used interchangeably, but they are distinct names that any automotive professional or enthusiast should know. Take a few seconds to get the real story on these terms.
Anyone who’s turned wrenches knows at least one “spray ‘n’ pray” technician. Just keep throwing parts at the car until the Check Engine light goes off, right? But where does good intuition meet good guessing? What do you do when a flowchart suggests replacement of multiple parts? Is it OK to bypass labor in favor of parts if the parts cost less than a proper diag? Lem and Nick analyze all of the above in this video.
A playlist of videos from a recent trip to a Dorman contributor’s personal shop.
Nick and Lemmy check out a flex plate from an imported Japanese automatic transmission with very few miles under its belt.
In this challenge, techs and DIYers get as close as possible to a target final pressure to see who’s got the best skills and strategies at the tire machine.
We’ve all heard the expression “buy once, cry once,” and for some auto parts, those are words of wisdom. For others, it might be an unnecessary expense.
How many times have you seen a hub dust cap with ugly dents from a sloppy installation? A dust cap tool is a handy tool for installing caps on customer vehicles without damaging the cap's appearance.
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