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More about Lisa Miller and using sound to diagnose problems

A well-trained ear can provide the clues necessary to tell a trivial noise from an expensive malfunction.

Auto mechanic and teacher Lisa Miller has refined her listening abilities through years of practice beneath the hood. Her finely tuned ears allow her to pick up on the subtle sounds that betray failing bearings, knocking piston rods, and broken rings. We’ll be posting more information about Lisa here soon.