A brake service job isn’t complete unless the reservoir cap’s diaphragm has been pushed back into place. This simple step is easy to forget, but it helps to reduce brake fluid contamination and ensure proper system function.
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The cabin air filter is arguably the most overlooked filter on the car.
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Exhaust work is straightforward and (I think) easy to understand. Here are some pointers for service techs to avoid comebacks when hanging pipe.
Lubricant? More like lubri-can. A very cheap staple of most shops, I’ve learned to use it in a few unconventional ways.
Failing to perform these two vital service steps could cost time and money—or worse.
Any of these mistakes can lead to an unwanted oil leak or worse—a blown engine.
If your parking brake is weak or not working at all, a stretched cable is usually the issue.
It’s your job to tell customers about warning signs and bad repairs.
From the factory with the spare’s valve stem pointing up, but you can flip it over and reinstall for easy checks and refills.
A textbook yields a few pearls of wisdom for those in the automotive biz.
Four reasons to buy a ½” breaker bar adapter.
PTFE tape is essential for threaded connections that need a good seal.
Saving time and labor while giving PPI customers a clear picture.
If you have tools that use 9 volt batteries, it’s cheap and easy to convert them to rechargeable batteries. Watch to learn how it’s done!
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A local automotive event is the cure for whatever car doldrums you’re in.
What tools do you trust when installing wheels on a vehicle? The trusty torque wrench, or the straightforward torque sticks? Or maybe both?
Here’s 4 reasons you should consider putting them to work at your shop.
Examining the differences (and similarities) between these key roles in the automotive service industry.