NAPA Strives to Narrow EV Tech Training Gap Via Tools
Recognizing that tooling is an issue in shops working on EVs, NAPA is introducing a full line of insulated hand tools.
Shrinking Air Gap
The process of finding and diagnosing real-world challenges can be more educational than expected.
Spark Plug Gap (VIDEO)
Too small of a gap can lead to a weak spark and too large a gap can lead to misfires. Sponsored by Autolite.
VIDEO: Why Do Spark Plugs Have A Smaller Gap?
A tighter spark plug gap can increase power and reduce emissions. This video is sponsored by NGK and NTK.
VIDEO: Setting The Air Gap For Wheel Speed Sensors And ABS
You should never remove the wheel speed sensor from a new wheel hub. Here’s why. This video is sponsored by GMB.
VIDEO: Gapping Spark Plugs
Does the gap need to be set before replacement? This video is sponsored by Autolite.
Gapping Spark Plugs
For modern fine-wire spark plugs, you should not measure the gap unless instructed by the manufacturer.
VIDEO: To Gap Or Not To Gap Spark Plugs
Find out what spark plugs need to be gapped and the tools required to get the job done. This video is sponsored by Autolite.
VIDEO: Gapping Fine-Wire Spark Plugs
Andrew Markel shows how and how not to gap a fine-wire spark plug.
Mike Rowe On Skills Gap: ‘To Make America Great Again, We Have To Make Work Cool Again’
The collision repair industry isn’t the only field struggling with a lack of skilled workers. At the end of 2016, there were 325,000 job openings in U.S. manufacturing, out of 5.5 million total job openings, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
