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

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By Joe Marconi, an Elite Worldwide Blog - My roots in the automotive industry go back to the 1970s working in a small 2-bay auto repair shop. That meant that I was expected to repair or service nearly anything that rolled into my work bay. Isn’t It Time We Rethink What a Master Level Technician Is?

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How to Change a Car Battery (+ Tips to Pick the Right One)

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NOTE: Changing the battery of electric vehicles is an entirely different process. Instead of simply unclamping and disconnecting low-voltage leads, replacing the battery of electric vehicles involves safely disconnecting high-voltage wiring, removing individual battery modules, and recalibrating the battery management system.

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How to Perform an Engine Air Filter Replacement (+ Costs)

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Meanwhile, in newer, fuel-injected cars, it’s often in a square or rectangular housing between the front grill and the engine. Note : An electric vehicle only has a cabin air filter and not the engine air filter. What Causes a Bad Engine Air Filter? This leads to low fuel economy.

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Everything You Need to Know about Car Batteries (+ Costs)

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How to Find the Right Battery f or Your Car There are four important considerations when choosing the right automotive battery: Battery type: A lead-acid or absorbed glass mat battery suits most gas-powered vehicles. These aren’t suitable for a hybrid or electric vehicle, which use a nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion battery.

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AGM Battery Cost Explained (+ Is It Worth Your Money?)

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Note: AGM batteries aren’t compatible with electric cars that typically use a lithium battery to power the motor. Even when used in some electric vehicles like medical carts, they serve for additional power requirements. Deep-cycle AGM units from ReLion Battery and Fullriver Battery are usually popular choices for such vehicles.

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