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    Tech Tip: Maximize your investment with shop durable tools

    Haley Stamerra
    Feb. 27, 2025
    Milwaukee Tool explains how durability in lighting solutions is crucial for technicians to consider.
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    Tech Tip: Dodge Ram intermittent drivability problem—MIL on

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    Feb. 5, 2025
    The truck was brought in because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on, idle speed was fluctuating, and no throttle response.
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    Tech Tip: The importance of pre-scans and post-scans

    Haakan Light
    Jan. 28, 2025
    TOPDON covers the importance of pre-scans and post-scans on vehicles, not only for the shop but also for the customer.
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    Tech Tip: What operating system does the GWSMART07 use?

    Bob Fohl
    Jan. 24, 2025
    The GEARWRENCH GWSMART07 operates on a customized version of the Android OS tailored for diagnostic functionality.
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    Tech Tip: How frequently should I update the software on my GEARWRENCH diagnostic device?

    Bob Fohl
    Jan. 21, 2025
    To ensure optimal performance, update your GEARWRENCH diagnostic device whenever a new software update is released.
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    Tech Tip: Are GEARWRENCH diagnostic devices compatible with diesel vehicles?

    Bob Fohl
    Jan. 16, 2025
    Yes, but the specific features and functions available for diesel vehicles may vary depending on the device model.
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    Tech Tip: Brake pedal sensor causes Chevy Express power loss

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    Jan. 14, 2025
    The owner brought their van to the shop because it lacked power and the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was off.
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    Tech Tip: Toyota Tacoma starts, runs, stalls

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    Jan. 7, 2025
    The truck was towed in because the engine would start and run but then die a few seconds later.
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    Tech Tip: Strange pinging noise from Chevy Silverado

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    Jan. 3, 2025
    A customer brought their 2016 Chevy Silverado in because of a weird intermittent pinging noise after starting the engine.
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    Tech Tip: Mercedes Benz C300 could be haunted

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    Sept. 26, 2024
    A customer brought their 2010 Mercedes Benz into the shop for an A/C compressor installation.
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    Tech Tip: Buick Lucerne engine overheating

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    Sept. 13, 2024
    The vehicle was brought in because the engine kept overheating.
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    Tech Tip: Transit 150 Alternator Overcharging

    ALLDATA
    July 12, 2024
    A customer brought their 2016 Ford Transit into an auto shop with multiple warning lights on.
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    Tech Tip: Ram diesel lacks power- MIL on

    ALLDATA
    July 5, 2024
    The owner of a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic took their car into the shop, truck lacked overall power and MIL was on.
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    Tech Tip: Forester troubles- long crank time, intermittent stalling, MIL on

    ALLDATA
    July 3, 2024
    Client brought their 2018 Subaru Forester in due to the malfunction indicator light (MIL) being on.