The most likely cause of a brake pedal falling to the floor while the vehicle is stopped is a leaking master cylinder primary seal. This allows high-pressure fluid to bypass […]

There are four primary methods for bleeding brakes: gravity, manual, vacuum, and pressure bleeding. Gravity bleeding is simple but ineffective if lines run above the master cylinder. Manual bleeding requires […]

During a disc brake break-in, inspect all components except shoe thickness. A thorough brake inspection begins with a visual check of all parts. This includes hard lines, their connections to […]

Answer to “All the following can cause a hard brake pedal except:” Explanation: Low engine vacuum: If there’s low engine vacuum, the vacuum booster won’t receive enough vacuum to assist […]

Technician A correctly states that scanning for codes is crucial when diagnosing an ABS system. Technician B is also correct, as some wheel speed sensors produce an AC voltage.   […]

Technician A is correct. When working on an electronic e-brake, it may be necessary to have a scan tool to put the system into service mode for brake pad replacement […]

That’s our dot five is silicone based. All the other ones are glycol based. So you go to take an ASE exam, just know dot five is silicone, the rest […]

When replacing brake lines, pre-fabricated lines are ideal, but often, you’ll need to create flares. The two main types are double flares and ISO flares (also called bubble flares). A […]

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Technician A says that a high coefficient of friction is preferred during a brake job. Technician B says a low coefficient of friction is preferred during a brake job. Who […]

The LB 6.6 Duramax series included various models (LBZ, LMM, LLY, etc.) with different systems and horsepower outputs.   Early LB 6.6 models featured a Fuel Injection Control Module (FICM) […]

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What Technicians Are Saying About AVI’s Advanced Training       AVI Conference 2026 – Winter Training Event takes place January 13-17 in Fort Myers, Florida. Level up your technician […]

Grow Your Career with our 3 Day Hands Training Program This unique program adopts a mentorship-style approach to address the specific challenges faced by new technicians who may have limited […]

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AVI Technical Academy – a state-of-the-art training facility designed to take automotive professionals’ skills to the next level! Whether you’re a seasoned technician or just starting out, our hands-on workshops […]

  Andy Tirado from AVI discusses crucial HVAC maintenance for battery electric and hybrid electric vehicles. The primary difference in these systems is the high-voltage compressor and its specific oil […]

Andy Trotta from AVI presents a tech tip on hybrid/EV HVAC diagnostics. While the HVAC system itself changes little post-compressor, the key difference lies in the oils. We must use […]

Tech Tip: Hybrid and EV Brake System Depressurization Understanding Hybrid and EV Braking When working on hybrid or electric vehicles (EVs), it’s crucial to understand that their braking systems differ […]

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Vince Manship from AVI announces a course on EV and hybrid car maintenance. He emphasizes that despite common misconceptions, these vehicles require significant servicing beyond what might be expected, including […]

A customer dropped off a hybrid vehicle that was reportedly working fine, but needed a jump start this morning. This raises a common question: Can you jump-start a hybrid or […]

Professionals prefer the larger, more economical can. However, purchasing this size requires 609-certified AC professional status.

Having trouble finding AC leaks? We recommend CO2 leak detection. It’s highly accurate due to minimal atmospheric CO2, reducing false alarms. Use an electronic detector to isolate the leak, then […]

Older scan tools may require a CAN FD adapter and a firmware update to communicate with newer vehicle systems.  Your instructor walks through connecting to a vehicle’s serial data bus.

Elevate your skills and join us for an intensive,  hands-on training workshop focused on diagnostic and repair techniques for Power Stroke Diesel systems. This workshop provides essential hands-on training and […]

Get Ready to Pass Your ASE Exams with Confidence AVI’s ASE A-Series Test Prep Bundle is an all-in-one solution for automotive technicians aiming to ace their certification exams. This comprehensive […]

Automotive Video Innovations, Inc. (AVI), an ASE Accredited Training Provider and an industry leader in providing automotive training to academic and industry organizations, is pleased to announce their partnership with Advanced […]

If you’re looking for a problem with any of your temp sensors, Group them together on your scan tool and watch all of them on our cold startup, and they […]

How To Calculate Fuel Volume Tech Tip The Formula To calculate gallons per hour (GPH):Horsepower × 0.5 ÷ 6 = GPH Then, convert to gallons per minute (GPM) by dividing […]

Working on the F-150 Explorer Hybrid? You’ll need the right tools to safely test the three-phase traction motor, like a milliohm meter, a scope isolator, and a megaohmmeter. Plus, don’t […]