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Always Follow the Lead! How Our Automotive School Fosters Strong Auto Repair Instincts

Automotive Training Centre

Every experienced mechanic knows that troubleshooting car repairs is as much about instinct as it is about technical skills. But when he started the car, the Check Engine light began flashinga sign that something was seriously wrong. I had never seen a flashing Check Engine light before, Hugo admitted.

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Understanding Service Bulletins For Auto Mechanic Training: A Hidden Gem in Auto Diagnostics

Automotive Training Centre

Service bulletins, more formally known as Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), are documents issued by vehicle manufacturers to alert technicians to common issues found in specific makes and models. Unlike recall notices, TSBs typically address non-safety-related defects, from software glitches to persistent check engine light triggers.

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How to Identify and Fix Engine Misfires Like an Auto Mechanic Pro

Automotive Training Centre

An engine misfire occurs when one or more cylinders in the engine fail to complete the combustion process properly. This disruption can cause the engine to run rough, lose power, shake, or trigger the check engine light. Engine warning lights illuminated. Poor fuel economy.

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Cracking The Code Of The Check Engine Light: Unraveling The Mysteries Of Auto Diagnostics

Louisville Automotive Shop

As a car owner, one of the most dreaded moments is when the check engine light suddenly turns on. However, instead of panicking, take a deep breath and understand what your car is trying to communicate through that little orange light. Pay attention to other symptoms your car may exhibit and the check engine light.

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Can the Check Engine Light Come on Due to a Bad Gas Cap?

RepairSmith

Faced with the dreaded Check Engine Light (CEL)? While it’s easy to jump to the worst conclusions, sometimes your vehicle may simply trigger the Check Engine Light for gas cap issues. Let’s understand the connection between a bad gas cap and the Check Engine Light and how you can fix it.

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

AutoShopOwner

The training, technical information, and equipment that is required today to be an all-around master-level technician is too overwhelming. Unless you specialize in certain areas and/or on specific vehicle brands, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to be proficient in a wide range of vehicle models and vehicle systems.

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Timing Chain Systems Need Clean, Quality Oil

Tomorrow's Technician

The engine is designed with three hydraulic tensioners as well as four VVT cam phaser and solenoid units, all of which are highly dependent on oil. Cloyes technical experts will tell everyone they can to not listen to the computer, be proactive, and change oil on a HFV6 engine every 5,000 miles.