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F-150 Lacks Power, Rough Idle, Black Smoke from Exhaust

Vehicle: 2007 Ford F-150, 4WD, V8-5.4L, VIN 5, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Mileage: 242,302

Problem: This F150 was brought in for a rough idle and lack of power concern. The owner also noticed black smoke coming from the exhaust and it smelled like fuel.

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Durango Cranks, No Start

Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Durango, 2WD, V6-3.7L, VIN K, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Mileage: 236,009

Problem: This vehicle was towed in because the engine would crank over but not start.

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Ford Crown Vic Won’t Shift Out of Park

Vehicle:  2008 Ford Crown Victoria, V8-4.6L, Flex Fuel, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Mileage: 192,446

Problem: The vehicle was towed into the shop because the transmission could not be shifted out of Park.

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June is Automotive Service Professionals Month

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has designated June as Automotive Services Professionals Month.

“Automotive service professionals go above and beyond, providing essential services to ensure that vital vehicles stay in service to perform their important roles and keeping the motoring public on the road,” said Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO. “Because these skilled professionals deserve our thanks, ASE has designated June as Automotive Service Professionals Month to recognize the valuable work they perform each and every day.”

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Shop Owners, Need a Break?

With COVID19 vaccines becoming readily available for all age groups, it won’t be long before the travel and vacation industry returns to normal. Most travel destinations have already begun to reopen so it’s a great time for shop owners to start planning for a vacation. But how do you trust the running of your business to someone else?

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Sectioning & Welding Procedures | Lap Joints (:53)

Shows you step by step how to access unedited, up-to-date OEM procedures for sectioning and welding the inner quarter of a Chrysler Pacifica.

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