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Automotive Technical Discussion Forum

Professional automotive forum for all types of vehicle repair discussion that does not fit into one of our more specific technical forums. Discussions include both OBD and OBD2, engine performance analysis, diagnostic best practices, service information, vehicle standards such as J1962, J1939, J2534, OBD2 modes (e.g. MODE$06), ignition and fuel system analysis, alternative propulsion (e.g. hybrid, electric, natural gas), and more. This forum is for experienced automotive repair professionals only, membership required.

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Recent Automotive Discussions in the Automotive Technical Discussion Forum

2013 Silverado CV Axle replacement
03/16/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
Thought I would ask - anyone replace CV axles up front by removing the strut assembly, then un-bolt the CV from the diff ? So brake/control arm, steering knuckle stay in place. A1 Auto had a repair video on YT and showed this method. Sure saves time versu...
OIL leak from VLOM?
03/16/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Engine: 14 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4.3L] I have this truck with an oil leak. The oil leak is from the upper right corner. I assumed it was the timing cover. We pulled the big bracket off the right side which the belt tensioner and idler pulley are mounted t...
WWYD
03/13/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Engine: 15 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L] This truck belongs to one of my customers. It has about 143,000 miles on it. It came in with a check engine light and P06DD. The oil pump is noisy and i can control the solenoid in the pump. I'm assuming the ...
Wheel lug nut re-torque
03/11/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
I have noticed some shops have a policy where they ask the customer to come in so a Tech can 're-torque' the wheel lug nuts after certain service procedures are performed on their vehicle. My question is, what does your shop do and why/ why not?
FORD IDS, Account activation Tech Support No answer
03/10/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
I have seen multiple post about Ford and IDS. We had a working account. Let it lapse, renewed it today for both IDS and FDRS. We started a new account because of business change. We paid for a year superscription , no problems got responded email. I can g...

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