by Shop Press Staff | Aug 26, 2025
Interpreting Compression Tests–ASE Practice Questions (VIDEO) Description Technician A has just completed a running compression test using a mechanical compression gauge. Technician B says that the test is used to check the volumetric efficiency of the engine....
by Peter F Meier | Aug 7, 2025
When a Voltmeter Isn’t Enough (Video) Description With the variety of electronically controlled systems on a modern automobile, the days when a test light or simple voltmeter was enough to diagnose problems are long gone. Using a digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) can...
by Shop Press Staff | Jul 29, 2025
Troubleshooting Fuel Trim–ASE Practice Questions (VIDEO) Description Technician A and Technician B are discussing ways to use fuel trim as a troubleshooting aid. Technician A says that fuel trims that are correcting for a lean condition at high RPM and load conditions...
by Shop Press Staff | Jul 15, 2025
Misfire Cause–ASE Practice Questions (VIDEO) Description 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...
by Peter F Meier | Jul 1, 2025
Dead Battery? (Video) Description With dozens of electronic control units on automobiles built in the last 25 years, incidents of battery drain caused by an ECU that will not turn off when it is supposed to are on the rise. Tracing the ultimate cause can be made...