VSP Auto Tech EDU eNL / Auto Tech EDU - May 27th, 2022
 
 
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May 27, 2022
No one wants to be “that guy” or “that girl” in the shop. We asked our shop and technician contacts for the unspoken rules of the shop they wish they would have known when they started.
The best piece of advice this young tech received in his career was “be teachable”.
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Prioritize your health and well-being to maximize performance and success in the shop.
Fixing a 2011 Subaru Forester with low or no oil pressure.
Accurate and efficient diagnosis is a tough combination to acquire, especially when you fail to address the root cause of the illuminated MIL!
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The Mayhew Tools 3-pc Demo Driver Set, No. 40180, features a hybrid design of a screwdriver and pry bar in one, making them ideal for various lifting and prying applications such as removing brake calipers, drum brakes, and wheel caps. The set includes three lengths: 8", 10", and 11". Each driver is comprised of Mayhew’s patented two-composite, ergonomic...
The Mueller-Kueps Line Sensor Wrench Kit, No. 457 720, is a dropforged kit suited for exhaust sensors, brake lines, power steering lines, NOX, exhaust temperature, oxygen sensors, and more. The kit includes sizes 13mm to 19mm and features a stepped flange for easier access to lines. One side of the wrench can be used for maximum torque while the side...
The DeWalt ATOMIC Compact Series 20V Max Cordless 3/8" and 1/4" Ratchets, Nos. DCF513B and DCF512B, deliver up to 70 ft-lbs of maximum torque. The ratchets feature a variable speed trigger to help users optimize speed based on the application at hand and a glass-filled nylon housing to help combat damage caused by oil spills and solvents. With an integrated...
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Brandon Steckler, PTEN's Technical Editor, offers several tips for how new or young automotive repair technicians can succeed on the job. Do you know a technician aged 35 or under who is standing out from the rest? Nominate them (or yourself) for the Best Young Tech Award program to recognize the younger generation of talent out there making a difference...
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