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Honoring Tom Piippo: A Legacy of Leadership in the Automotive Industry

AutoInc.

His leadership led him to serve in various ASA roles, including regional director, the Mechanical Operations Committee (MOC), and most recently, ASA national secretary/treasurer. He was ASE Technician of the Year in 1999, 2005, and 2009, and received the 2010 Al Valle Award from ASA-Michigan.

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RAM 1500 Service in Dallas, TX

RepairSmith

RepairSmith is here to bring professional RAM 1500 service directly to you , ensuring that your truck is always ready for both the busy streets of Dallas and the rugged Texan terrain. Why Choose a Mobile Mechanic for Your RAM 1500? Time-Savings : Get your truck serviced while you take care of business or relax at home.

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Dealership GMs Need Fewer Worries; Start Here: Recon and Appraisal Integrity

AutoSuccess

A 2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics report reminds us that from the 2007 to 2009 recession — and through the onset of the pandemic in 2019 — “car and truck dealerships faced an economic shock and compressed profit margins on new vehicles.” Steer outcomes from these vantage points. •

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5 Dodge Dakota 4WD Problems You Should Know (+Fixes)

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When it comes to a dependable 4WD truck, the Dodge Dakota has been a reliable choice for enthusiasts and workhorse owners alike. However, in older cars, the vacuum actuator or the vacuum switch on the front differential could also cause your Dodge truck to stay stuck in 2WD mode. Still no luck?

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5 Dodge Dakota 4WD Problems You Should Know (+Fixes)

RepairSmith

When it comes to a dependable 4WD truck, the Dodge Dakota has been a reliable choice for enthusiasts and workhorse owners alike. However, in older cars, the vacuum actuator or the vacuum switch on the front differential could also cause your Dodge truck to stay stuck in 2WD mode. Still no luck?

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Diesel Emissions of Passenger Cars

Hollenshades Auto Service

In 1999, the US EPA announced new Tier 2 NOx limits of 0.07gm per mile to replace the existing Tier 1 limits of 1.0gm per mile that were phased in from 2004 to 2009. Vehicle manufacturers with large cars and trucks powered by diesel engines can afford to fit after-treatment for the NOx: urea injection SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction).

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Auto Oops: 12 Funniest Car Names Ever Created

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The name “Gremlin” conjures images of mischievous creatures that cause mechanical problems, which is an odd choice for a car. To top off the somewhat negative connotations, Business Week tagged it as one of the “Ugliest Cars of the Past 50 Years” in 2009. But don’t laugh too hard. liter V8 engine. liter V8 engine. Race, anyone?

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