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Author Nick: jd585
Name: jd durham
Site: http://straighttalkautomotive.com
About the Author: Third generation mechanic that is a World Class Technician, an Automotive Hall of Fame honoree with 45 years experience in the automotive service and repair industry. A CompTIA certified Network+, i-Net+ and an A+ PC repair technician. I know that no matter how much I know or learn that it is impossible to know everything about vehicles and any vehicle can humble you at any moment.


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Your New Part Time Business

As the economy and employment continue in stagnation, the customer service folks keep being asked for guidance and help from people looking for ways to add a little income.  The enquiries go something like “Can I make money doing diagnostic work for others?”, “What should I have to start?”, “How do I promote my services?”, […]

Electronic Safety Systems Technician Is It In Your Future

Venture to any forum that includes both shop owners and mechanics and you will quickly see the dividing line start to form. When the shop owner is also a mechanic in the shop they get an attitude of I know everything about a car and there is nothing I don’t know. This is very common […]

Put America To Work

If you read the headlines or listen to the political rhetoric that inundates each and everyone of us everyday, you might believe all that is required to fix the problems of the ‘middle class’ in the USA or anywhere else for that matter is a simple change to a new group or putting your faith […]

Tune Up Is It Really Needed

It is understandable that so many people are confused about this subject as most of the information available is contradictory. The information is contradictory because professionals are stating their opinion based on their most recent experience or car manufacturer advertising propaganda. Many have not taken the time to evaluate the situation from all sides including […]

Timing Belt, How Do I know It Needs Replaced

We use to check for timing chain and gear wear by using a timing light to measure timing variations at different rpm settings or check the stretch by counter rotating the crankshaft with the engine off. However, neither of these tests is practical today, even on engines with a timing chain as the PCM is […]