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.
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| short strong arm under vehicle stand 02/16/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum I built a waist high stand for suspension work. Like compressing a spring or supporting a control arm. At Lowes they sell crawl space beam supports for sagging house beams. They are different heights and have a sturdy acme screw. I bolted a brake rotor on... | ||
| Any recommendations for a GDI injector cleaning company? 02/15/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum I've sent port injectors out for cleaning but none of those places have the high pressure testing equipment direct injectors need. Any suggestions for places you have used? | ||
| im 240 02/15/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum [Driveability: 04 Lincoln Town Car Executive 4.6L] Things i learned the hard way. while trying to get the monitors to pass, i drove the car to the freeway. got on and set flashers . 52 mph is slow. did not want to get rear ended. hit cruise to set 52 mph... | ||
| Shop Fix Academy Tragedy 02/14/2026 in the Shop Management Forum I didn't know Mr. Stokes or his family, but such a horrible tragedy. Enjoy every day! Life can be shorter than we imagine. IATN won't post the link. Just google Shop Fix Academy plane crash. | ||
| 8HP70 fluid 02/13/2026 in the Transmission Forum Parts store catalog list Dexron VI for the Chrysler 8HP70 trans. Is that ok to use. OE fluid is so pricey. Found some ZF fluid online a little cheaper. |
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