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The automotive industry is not dying…

The automotive industry is not dying…

Everyone’s talking about how bad the automotive industry is right now — low pay, burnout, lack of respect, and technicians leaving the trade. But that’s only half the story. In this video, I talk about what’s really going on in the automotive world — and why it’s not...

Stop Guessing, Start Scoping (Lets start with the basics)

Stop Guessing, Start Scoping (Lets start with the basics)

Automotive Lab Scope Basics | Understanding the uScope In this video, we walk through the fundamentals of using a lab scope (automotive oscilloscope) — what it does, how it works, and why it’s one of the most powerful diagnostic tools you can own. Using a signal...

Delorean Relay Update Kit and Some Basic Electronics Fundamentals

Delorean Relay Update Kit and Some Basic Electronics Fundamentals

Dont forget to check out our website - sixstarautomotive.com Is your DeLorean suffering from unreliable electrics, random stalling, or cooling fan problems? In this video, I install the K111168A Improved Relay Update Kit and show you exactly how to upgrade the...

How to use the Load Pro Test leads

How to use the Load Pro Test leads

In this video, I go in-depth on how the LOADpro Dynamic Test Leads work and how I pair them with the Power Probe for faster circuit testing. I build a simple circuit to demonstrate real-worldish conditions and show why a circuit can appear to have full voltage—but...

Inside Six Star Automotive: Updates, Layout & Efficiency

Inside Six Star Automotive: Updates, Layout & Efficiency

We have invested heavily in our shop to serve you better. In this tour, I walk you from the frontage and after-hours drop box through our front shop (new floor + new lifts + reorganized layout for efficiency), into the inventory room where we stock high-quality OE...

When Your Dash Lights Up, Here’s What It Actually Means – Most of the Time…

Seeing several warning lights on your dash at the same time? Don’t panic — it’s often not as catastrophic as it looks. In fact, most of the time, this is by design. Manufacturers know drivers often ignore a single check engine light, so modern vehicles are programmed to trigger multiple warnings at once to grab your attention and encourage you to stop and get the vehicle checked out.

In this video, we break down:

Why multiple lights may come on together — and why it’s often intentional

How a simple issue like a loose gas cap or weak battery can cause a chain reaction

Specific examples of makes and models that we know do this in an extreme way

What’s normal (like a startup bulb check) vs. what’s serious

You’ll also learn how to tell when it’s safe to keep driving and when to call a tow truck.

Whether it’s your check engine, ABS, traction control, or all three — this video will help you make sense of it and know what to do next.

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