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Road to AAPEX Season 2 Ep. 2

Tomorrow's Technician

Today, it’s the route for Babcox Media’s Joe Keene, an ASE-certified technician, who is charged with fixing a rare 2002 Lincoln Blackwood – one of the rarest models that the manufacturer produced. It was powered by an Intech four-valve, 5.4-liter At least this is how it debuted more than 20 years ago.

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Isn’t It Time We Rethink What a Master Level Technician Is?

AutoShopOwner

The Reality of Modern-Day Automotive Repairs and Service Is it reasonable these days to expect a technician to solve a complicated check engine light problem on Lexus, then jump to an electrical fault on a Volvo, and then analyze a transmission issue on a Dodge diesel pickup truck? Should There Be a Change to ASE Certifications?

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Check Engine Diagnosis in Los Angeles

RepairSmith

While a check engine light, or CEL, can mean a lot of different things, from a bad fuel cap to a failed ignition system, it’s a serious issue and should be remedied as soon as possible. By being proactive and diagnosing your check engine light early, you can help prevent additional problems down the line.

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How To Know When Your Car Needs To Go to the Repair Shop

Driver's Edge

We Know the Feeling When Your Check Engine Light Comes On Nobody celebrates when their check engine light comes on. In fact, a check engine light is one of the most dreaded warning lights for drivers because it almost certainly means they'll have to pay for automotive repairs.

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Catalytic Converter Problems

The Mechanic Spot

Catalytic converters are important to every vehicle because they convert harmful compounds from your engine’s emissions. When your vehicle has a faulty catalytic converter, it usually causes your check engine light to come on. Your check engine light will illuminate if your catalytic converter is overheating.

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Common Transmission Problems

The Mechanic Spot

Our ASE-certified team at The Mechanic Spot in Nashville, Tennessee, is highly experienced in everything about transmission repair, and we’re glad to teach you five red flags of transmission trouble to look out for. Don’t procrastinate getting car repair and maintenance when your check engine light is on.

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Texas Car Inspections: What Can Cause My Car To Fail an Emissions Test

Driver's Edge

Here are a few common reasons why a vehicle may fail its inspection: Check Engine Light A check engine light is an automatic failure for a Texas car inspection. A loose gas cap can create a vacuum leak with your fuel system, which can trigger a check engine light.