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Ride Control Diagnostics From Tire Wear Patterns

Learning how to read the tire and communicate your findings is the key to safe and effective ride control service.

How To Solve Overheating/Overcooling Complaints

New cooling systems anticipate and influence changes in coolant temperature.

Hyundai & Kia Hybrid Drivetrain Diagnostics

The Hyundai hybrid system has a motor control unit (MCU) and hybrid control unit (HCU) with regenerative braking.

Explaining Why A Customer’s Car Leaks Oil

Service advisors, explain that there are a few common causes for the majority of oil leaks on the road.

Tire Mounted Sensors: The Future of Intelligent Tires

Tire-mounted sensors offer expanded capabilities for TPMS technology advancement.

How Can You Tell When A Car Is Lying To You?

You may expect some fibs from a driver, but their car will tell you the truth, right? With transmissions, not always.

Six Tips To Make Battery Diagnostics Better

Dead doesn’t always mean gone, especially under the hood. Here’s what to check when there’s no life in the battery.

Heavy Talk About Lightweight Brake Components

Engineering teams have certain goals that they need to meet or exceed.

What Causes (And Prevents) Spark Plug Fouling?

Understanding what causes spark plugs to get dirty can help prevent their failure.

Adaptive Technology: How BMWs Learn From Themselves

Let’s look at five common adaptations for late-model BMWs, and what you should know before you start a repair.

Why Are Brake Lights So Hard To Replace?

Brake lights are a required safety item. Why should replacing a bulb require so much effort?

To Solve Steering Issues Now Requires Sensor Skills

To solve steering complaints, techs must understand how the modules and sensors work together.