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Boost shop capacity and energy savings with new Ingersoll Rand compressed air...
Manufacturers require quality air compressors to maintain throughput and achieve energy efficiency goals. Now, light commercial businesses can reap the benefits of industrial-grade equipment with two...
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Red Line WaterWetter lowers coolant temperatures while protecting against...
A vehicle’s cooling system is one of its most vital, yet often overlooked parts. Red Line Synthetic Oil, a leading supplier of synthetic lubricants and additives, has been helping owners and...
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TBC Corporation growth continues
TBC Corporation, one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires, is once again expanding its footprint via the organization’s company-owned retail brands, NTB and Tire...
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When an oil change mistake leads to complications for all involved
There was a local repair shop that had an oil change go wrong on a 2011 Kia Optima with a 2.4 L engine (Figure 1). The shop mechanic had an easy task of simply replacing the oil filter and removing and...
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Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems: What we’ve learned
Several years ago, our CTI and WTI research and development team began an intensive search for truth with respect to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS. Since then there have been many...
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Is it time for automotive technicians to be licensed?
Recently, there was an interesting discussion hosted by Remarkable Result's founder, Carm Capriotto, and featuring Scott Brown (Diagnostic Network), Jorge Menchu (AESWave), Matt Fanslow (Riverside...
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The evolution of onboard diagnostics
Perhaps you have seen manufacturers that are utilizing 7-digit DTCs? Or perhaps a DTC that doesn’t seem to make sense numerically (think "P0A7F"). Some of these diagnostic trouble codes look nothing...
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Refine your game plan with a logical process to diagnosis
If you have been reading my articles the past 10+ years, you know that I always emphasize having a Game Plan. The New England Patriots would not have won the Super Bowl again if they did not have a...
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Applying drivability tactics to transmission concerns
My career as a diagnostic technician has spanned over 40 years and I can say with certainty that I am still learning. What keeps any good diagnostic tech moving forward is the fact that there is always...
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Ingersoll Rand releases new 3/8” impact wrench
The Ingersoll Rand® 2115QXPA 3/8" Impact Wrench is the fastest tool in its class1 to help technicians quickly complete everyday jobs in tough environments. The 2115QXPA is ideal for work on passenger...
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ASTE combines training, education and a good time
North Carolina training event kicks off its 60th year If looking for an exceptional industry training opportunity coupled with fun and entertainment, you are going to have to go south.The Automotive...
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How confident are you in your foundational auto repair skills?
How did you learn how to work on cars? Did you, as I did, learn at the side of an older mechanic? Are you self-taught? Or did you attend a post-secondary program in automotive technology?Regardless of...
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Automotive electrical battles won
When I mention “electrical” problems, I’m not referring to electronics. That’s a different topic all together in my book! To me, electrical is typically anything that’s not involving a computer. To...
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Making sense of Toyota's "Safety Sense"
The push toward autonomous vehicles is driving vehicle manufacturers to create and implement integrated technology packages that are aimed at assisting the driver. These safety packages are commonly...
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Are you radar ready?
Are you “radar ready?” Don’t want to mess with the new complicated radars and smart cameras on today’s cars and trucks? If you answered “no” to either question, are you planning on doing any 4-wheel...
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ADAS: Past, present and future
ADAS, or advanced driver-assistance systems, is front-and-center in today’s automotive technology and is the precursor to fully autonomous driving vehicles. Featured in futuristic automotive...
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TBC Brands introduces new tire brand
TBC Brands, one of the largest distributors of private brand tires in North America, is pleased to announce the launch of a new brand, National Tire. The current lineup is available in three fitments...
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Power and ground testing
If you know anything about me, you know that I am big on turning techs on to the power of voltage drop testing. I won't repeat the whole story here but let's just say that a simple diag kicked my butt...
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ZF Aftermarket invites aftermarket professionals to contribute to latest...
For over 20 years, ZF has attended the Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, NV. AAPEX is an exciting and important event each year, but this year, ZF Aftermarket wants you to be...
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Three groups of talent the automotive industry needs to address
In a previous article, I discussed the idea that our industry is not attractive to the talent pool we so desperately need. This idea is tough for our industry. I don’t want this discussion to be...
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