Four proven ways to run a tighter ship at your shop.

The hardest job in an automotive shop might just be that of the service writer. Taking heat from the boss, the techs, and the customers isn’t easy. That the role is for dynamic individuals becomes apparent quickly when considering the tasks that make up the job. Watch as Nick, Chris, and Lem talk through their own experiences selling service in this week’s Shop Press video.
Many high-end scan tools come with a capable digital storage oscilloscope. Time to put that tool to work.
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 indicates a problem in fuel delivery. Technician B says that this condition is caused by a vacuum leak.
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 the ECM detects a variation in crankshaft speed.
Diagnosing the cause of a battery drain can be a challenge today.
Need a smooth finish on a part you’re cleaning up with a file? Lemmy shows how draw filing can achieve a clean result with a totally different method of holding a traditional file.
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