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VIDEO: Three Tips For Your Next Oil Filter Job

Andrew Markel shares three tips to make sure your next oil filter installation job goes smoothly and prevents a comeback.

VIDEO: Most Common Error When Installing Programmable TPMS Sensors

Andrew Markel discusses the most common error some shops make when installing a new set of programmable TPMS sensors on a vehicle.

VIDEO: What Does A TPMS Sensor Transmit?

Andrew Markel discusses the most important information a TPMS sensor can transmit and how this information can assist in relearns and diagnostics.

VIDEO: Using TPMS Relearn Data

Andrew Markel shows how keeping track of TPMS relearns can help your shop’s technicians and customers.

VIDEO: TPMS Signal Transmission

TPMS sensors last a long time on a vehicle because they wake up for use and sleep when not in use. How do they know?

VIDEO: Modern Wiring Diagrams

Andrew Markel shows how to navigate modern wiring diagrams faster by looking at more than just the wiring.

VIDEO: Test Before You Touch

Andrew Markel shows how Test Before You Touch can help avoid comebacks and improve customer relations by testing the sensors before performing a repair.

VIDEO: Diagnosing And Replacing Wheel Speed Sensors

Andrew Markel goes over passive and active wheel speed sensors and shows why replacing one may be a better solution than repairing.

VIDEO: Overheating In The Summer Heat

Andrew Markel shows how you can diagnose the overheating vehicles that will be coming to your shop in the hot weather.

VIDEO: R1234yf A/C Update

Andrew Markel answers questions about the new refrigerant, R1234yf.

Mercedes-Benz Floating Composite Rotors

When you hear the words “floating rotor,” you might think of a racecar brake rotor with Allen head bolts holding the hat to the outer ring. But, more economical and robust “semi-floating” rotors have made it onto Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz daily drivers.

VIDEO: Gapping Fine-Wire Spark Plugs

Andrew Markel shows how and how not to gap a fine-wire spark plug.