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There are over 20 different automotive discussion forums in the iATN members only area, with 2.6 million messages and roughly 500 posts daily. You may discuss all manner of automotive topics with other automotive professionals in a threaded discussion format as shown in the screen below. The automotive discussion that takes place ranges from very technical in nature to repair shop management, automotive industry issues, and everything in between. Members upload waveforms, scan data, photos, videos and other documents and discuss them directly in forums. Below, your can see a sampling of the latest topics being discussed on iATN.

Recent Automotive Discussions in the Forums

Heater Hose assemblies
06/09/2026 in the HVAC Forum
[HVAC: 18 Ford F-150 XL 3.3L] This beater of a truck has leaking heater hoses. WOW, this is a real complicated set of heater hose assemblies. I am not a fan of Dorman stuff, but I don't even see a listing for this year model, except for MC. I may have to...
Cracked flexplate?
06/05/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Engine: 10 Ford Taurus Limited 3.5L] We replaced a broken flex plate with an oem part on this Taurus in December of 2024 @ 186648 miles. It is back with the same problem again @ 210000. We don't see any significant play in the crankshaft, nor do we noti...
Rear Overloads
06/05/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Chassis: 00 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L] Customer has 2000 F350 2WD, and wants to add some overload suspension to the rear leaf spring setup. I am not crazy about anything with air. I see something made by Timbren that look somewhat simple, I gues...
Compressor removal
06/04/2026 in the HVAC Forum
[HVAC: 17 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 2.8L] Need to replace AC compressor on this Chevy Colorado 2.8 Diesel engine. It looks rather challenging. Has any got any tips or other ideas about doing this job. Thanks...
Chrysler 3.6 P0365 VVT issue
06/03/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Driveability: 19 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.6L] Hi, this is a new customer and there is no history on this truck it has 123000 kms. It drives fine no noises but it had trouble codes p0340,p0018,p0365,p054c. I realized valve covers had been off and motor o...

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