The service everyone thinks they know and shops still get sued over. Covers oil spec selection (viscosity, API/manufacturer certs), drain plug and filter torque, crush washer rules, double-gasket checks, and maintenance-light resets by major brand. Then the full fluid map: coolant types and mixing dangers, brake fluid moisture testing, transmission service (and when NOT to […]

Learn tread and wear-pattern reading (what cupping, feathering, and edge wear each tell you), rotation patterns by drivetrain, plug-patch repair standards and the repairable zone, mounting/balancing fundamentals, and TPMS relearn procedures. Includes the tire-age and damage criteria that mean ‘replace, don’t repair’ — the call that protects the shop. Tire Inspection and RotationFrom pressure check […]

Covers measuring pads and rotors against spec, runout and thickness variation, hardware and slide-pin service (the step cheap brake jobs skip), proper bedding procedure, and brake fluid handling. You’ll learn the complete brake inspection write-up: measurements, photos, and the green/yellow/red presentation that sells needed work honestly. Pad and Rotor Service SequenceMeasure first, quote second, bed […]

Learn battery testing (conductance vs. load), parasitic-draw basics, terminal service, and safe jump/charge procedure. Then charging system checks: alternator output testing, belt inspection, and the memory-saver step that prevents angry customers. Includes a multimeter crash course scoped to maintenance work: voltage drop, continuity, and fuse testing. Battery and Charging System CheckAn order that gives you […]

Covers OBD-II basics: reading and interpreting codes vs. chasing them, freeze-frame data, and maintenance resets/relearns (oil life, brake pad sensors, battery registration). Then the professional multi-point inspection: a repeatable inspection sequence, honest prioritization, and presenting findings to a service writer. Certificate of Completion included. From Code to Verified CorrectionUsing a scan tool to narrow, not […]