Welcome to the 2026 Powertrain EXPO in San Antonio, TX! Each year, EXPO gives us a chance to come together as an industry—to learn, connect, and prepare for...
August/September - 2026
What is inductive current analysis? It is the ability to look inside a circuit and view work being done. In the electrical world, work is often performed by...
Diagnosing Nissan vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission can be a nightmare. Especially when the vehicle enters limp mode or the transmission completely...
When I look at world events that are daily changing the way we get the supplies of parts, raw materials, and base oils, I’m immediately reminded of what we...
The flexplate is a critical but often misunderstood component in the drivetrain, acting as the mechanical link between the engine’s crankshaft and the torque...
A Nissan rolls into the shop with a familiar complaint. The customer says the transmission feels wrong. Maybe it surges on the highway. Maybe the RPM rises and...
Throughout the year the ATRA Technical seminar tour visits 25 cities in regions across the US and Canada. Most of the time we fly to these destinations, but...
Welcome, once again to Clash of the Classics. This month we’ll head back to the mid-20th century to compare two dependable postwar favorites that helped...
I lead the business brokering division of Millenia Partners based in Orlando, FL. Over the past year, I’ve helped guide the owners of three different auto...
Most shop owners in our industry are past middle age, and many are nearing retirement or thinking seriously about stepping away. At the same time, there are...
Everywhere you look these days, people are talking about “shop culture.” Some shops proudly say they have a great culture. Others say they’re trying to...
Up to this point, we’ve focused on the mechanics of making things run smoothly. Chapters 1 through 4 gave you the blueprints and tools to spot waste, map out...
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