Tech Tips Short #4: Diagnostic Triage

Carrying out triage means streamlining your process by determining which tests not to perform!
Oct. 7, 2025
2 min read

Motor Age Technical Editor Brandon Steckler is back with another golden nugget he calls "diagnostic triage." Leveraging the power of common-sense, system know-how, and the wildly important goal of coupling accuracy with efficiency, Steckler always begins his diagnostic journey taking in his surroundings and being aware of what is indeed working properly. 

It's this midnset that prevents him from spending unnecesary time testing components and systems that truly dont need to be tested. If you want to know more aobut how to streamline your effectiveness as a diagnostician, be sure to check out this Tech Tips Short!

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