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What is Considered Good Training?
I have had the luxury and pleasure to visit hundreds of repair facilities across the Midwest. I was always accompanied by a distribution representative that would give me a brief synopsis of the type of shop we were getting ready to enter. It was always interesting to...
What Does It Mean To Be An ASE Master Technician?
ASE certification and the badge on the uniform signify that you have been tested and certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. It implies to the public that you are knowledgeable in every aspect of the system you are working on. A...
Servicing Suspension Struts Requires Attention to Detail
This article goes into great depth on some common and not so common suspension problem. It also deals with replacing just a strut on todays vehicles. Which can be a very dangerous job if not preformed properly. Many of todays vehicles have a complete strut and spring...
It’s Time to Look at Lower-Viscosity Oils for Fuel Savings
The value of using the correct lubricant is immeasurable. This article highlights some of the changes that are taking place in the medium and heavy duty category. "Earlier this year, the American Petroleum Institute approved the two new diesel engine oil standards,...
Methods Employed to Remain Current in Today’s Automotive Environment
Today’s automotive technician is a well-trained individual with a vast array of technical skills that are similar to those of a structural or electrical engineer due to the ever-changing technical aspects of the automobile. As in the computer industry, as soon as you...
The Hex of Body Flex
Here’s a great article on eliminating noise created by an alignment pin of a Kia Optima.
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Jeep Hatch Opens When Shifted to Reverse
With a scan tool, the technician checked activation status in the power lift gate module to see if module was receiving a signal when a switch was pressed (handle switch, interior switch or remote key fob).
That Smell Is Terrible
Have you ever had a strange smell coming from your car and wondered what it is? Here's a great tip that can let you know what you might be smelling. "If your vehicle is giving off an unusual or sickening odor instead of that new-car smell, follow your nose and find...
General Transmission Service Tips
When servicing a transmission, there are several important things to keep in mind.
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Respect is Learned© In The Pits Contest Winner Joe Martino at Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals
Joe Martino, the winner of Technician.Academy’s 2018 Respect is Learned© In The Pits contest, worked alongside the Randy Meyer Racing pit crew at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, IN, over the Labor Day weekend.
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