Service Repair

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Diagnostics and Drivability

Diagnosing an engine misfire

Oct. 10, 2024
Recognizing a misfire is the easy part; the challenge is determining its cause.
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Service Repair

Schaeffler releases first repair kit for electric motor

The kit contains all the parts needed to replace bearings with the sealant included.
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The Garage

Up Close: Mac Tools R.B.R.T. Socket Set

Sept. 3, 2024
Designed to prevent damaging new fasteners and remove damaged fasteners that are rounded up to 80 percent.
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Service Repair

Take part in a Motor Age survey

Aug. 21, 2024
Motor Age is asking readers to weigh in and provide insights on the advertisements you see while reading Motor Age magazine.
Photos courtesy of Mac Tools, FJC, Associated Equipment, Vanair, Zeeline by Milton
Service Repair

2024 PTEN Product Showcase: Underhood/Powertrain

Aug. 7, 2024
From priming pumps to battery analyzers, here's an excerpt from the underhood section of the showcase.
ACDC
Service Repair

The evolution from HVAC to thermal management in EVs

Aug. 1, 2024
HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) has been used to describe what happens in the cabin to keep people comfortable while driving. We need to stop using that term...
Service Repair

Top 3 most popular Big-Time Boxes in 2024 so far

July 18, 2024
2024 is officially halfway over and it's time to reminisce on some of this year's Big-Time Boxes.
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Events

Photo Gallery: Milwaukee Tool PIPELINE 2024

July 16, 2024
The Milwaukee Tool PIPELINE event was held on June 27 at the Milwaukee Tool Operations Center in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
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Service Repair

5 Steps to Attract and Grow Your R-1234yf Business

July 1, 2024
This time of year, temperatures are literally heating up, which drives a figurative “heating up” of air conditioning repair and maintenance business.
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Industry News

I-CAR opens new early career technician program

The I-CAR Academy offers programs for both new technicians and experienced shop owners.
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Industry News

ASA asks Michigan lawmakers to pass SB 867

The regulatory bill would save small automotive repair businesses both money and time, says the ASA.
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Service Repair

Torque wrench and threaded fastener tips

June 3, 2024
Properly tightening various threaded fasteners requires adhering to specified torque values and torque-plus angle for the application at hand. Understanding proper use of a torque...
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Service Repair

Tips for technicians on the new refrigerant

April 25, 2024
A growing number of shops of all sizes are embracing the need to service vehicles charged with the new generation R-1234yf refrigerant.
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Service Repair

What you need to know about R-1234yf

March 1, 2024
The automotive industry has progressed steadily along the timeline of acceptance and adoption of R-1234yf, the new-generation refrigerant poised to eventually replace the legacy...