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This article was supposed to be about diagnosing P0420 and P0430 issues. However, because I travel to work with shops around the country, I realize that pre-OBDII vehicles are still emissions tested ...

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Ryan Marrinan is a senior application engineer for 3M’s Automotive Aftermarket Division, supporting global fillers, adhesives, coatings, and sealers. Prior to moving into a full-time role with 3M, ...

This article was originally published Oct. 1, 2016. Some of the information may no longer be relevant, so please use it at your discretion. Perhaps one of the toughest jobs in the automotive field is ...