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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| Fine metal 05/01/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum [PowerTrain: 18 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0L] I've been doing this gig a while and although I'm not a differential expert, I have an educated expectation of seeing cared-for vehicles' differential fluid usually come out looking pretty much like clean engine oil w... | ||
| Ford LV brake fluid use in older vehicles 05/01/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum One of the firemen I know had his brakes flushed on an older F-150 that came with DOT 3 fluid from the factory. The dealership used PM-20 to do it and told him that's all they used now for brake fluid. He asked me if this was approved by Ford and I had to... | ||
| Oil consumption 04/30/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum [Engine: 18 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.0L] I need your input on this vehicle. 1st time customer who has this (almost) perfect truck. He came to me after taking it to a Ford dealership for diag. for excessive oil consumption. 1qt/250 mi. They replaced PCV , engi... | ||
| ULV transmission Fluid 04/30/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum I'm not sure if this belongs in the transmission forum or technical tips forum, but it does need discussion and some incites from those with more information than me. Information from our supplier and service information says that the additives in GM and ... | ||
| Welding and testing steel petrol tanks 04/30/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum G'day iATN members, I had to repair a steel petrol tank the other day, here's the method I've always used. Might be useful knowledge to carry up top. Firstly, I only ever repair cracked tank fittings using soft solder. I clean/tin both surfaces and then u... |
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