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.