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Common Dash Warning Lights

Tomorrow's Technician

In the early days of the automobile, critical engine functions were monitored by gauges. Oil pressure, engine coolant temperature and generator operation were displayed for easy viewing by the driver. But, by the late 1930s, auto manufacturers were making the switch to warning lights. Have you seen them before?

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Advance Auto Parts Celebrates ‘National Road Trip Day’

Tomorrow's Technician

This summer they’re trading wings for wheels: 70 percent say they are more likely compared to a year ago to choose traveling by automobile over flying due to the current state of air travel, the survey said.

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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?

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Road to AAPEX Season 2 Ep. 2

Tomorrow's Technician

The Lincoln Highway, which begins in Times Square, New York City, and stretches to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, was the first designed with automobiles in mind. 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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Understanding Engine Control Module Trouble Codes

Wayne's Automotive Center

Nonetheless, if the ECM experiences a circumstance it can’t account for, it turns on the Check Engine light. The Check Engine light is known as the “service motor soon” light on certain vehicles.) Reno and Sparks drivers need to comprehend that doing so can cause significant harm.

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

RepairSmith

What Causes a Bad Engine Air Filter? Is it Safe to Drive with a Dirty Engine Air Filter? How to Replace an Engine Air Filter : A Step-By-Step Guide Replacing an engine air filter requires basic automobile and technical knowledge, and that’s why you should let a mechanic handle the replacement.

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Everything You Need to Know about Mobile Car Battery Replacement

RepairSmith

Battery installation: They remove the old battery from the vehicle and install the new automobile battery. The battery repair cost can vary based on your automobile battery setup, vehicle make, and service area. No, there isn’t a universal automobile battery setup suitable for every vehicle. Keep scrolling to find out.

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