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Professional automotive forum for discussion of any automotive industry-related issues, ranging from automotive legislation before the U.S. Congress and other legal bodies around the world, local automotive politics in states, provinces, and cities, as well as broader issues affecting the industry as a whole, including best practices to promote the professional image of the automotive service industry. This forum is for experienced automotive repair professionals only, membership required.

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JASO GLV-3
02/04/2025 in the Industry Issues Forum
Yes, it's coming. GLV-1 Brought a new generation of anti-wear protection and friction reduction that allowed SAE 0W-8 GLV-2 Brings "Flat Viscosity" (viscosity no longer matters?) GLV-3 Expands LSPI protection to the newest lubricant technology.
I never thought a TV ad would express things so well
02/01/2025 in the Industry Issues Forum
Hello everyone, A advertisement that's keeping with the "Why can't we all get along?" theme on this page right now, very well done.
Catalytic Converter Theft
01/23/2025 in the Industry Issues Forum
It appears that previous thread has been pulled. Possibly because it turned somewhat political? There was a member who responded to me about a point, and the thread got pulled shortly after? This not a nasty thread where it was out of control by any means...
How do I register a vehicle in Florida?
01/21/2025 in the Industry Issues Forum
I'm down here in Florida. I need to register my vehicle in Florida. I've been all over the internet and still not sure how to do it. I find some posts that say the vehicle needs to be inspected and others say that Florida no longer does inspections. Do I ...
New Brake Friction Laws
11/30/2024 in the Industry Issues Forum
I'm writing several Brake Update articles and thought that some shops/Technicians might be unaware of a new Jauary 1, 2025 requirement and similar existing requirements: Brake pads that contain significant levels of Cadmium, Chromium Salts, Lead, Mercury,...

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