Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z

Matt Fanslow is the diagnostic tech/shop manager at Riverside Automotive in Red Wing, MN. His primary responsibilities are to diagnose driveability and electrical/electronic issues, and perform most all programming, coding, initializing, adoptions, etc. Basically, if it needs to be figured out or has wires, it goes to Matt.

He’s been a tech since 1996. Matt is also a subject matter expert for ASE and has instructed at Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo. Matt has participated on 18 ASE technical committees for the ASE Practice Test, A6, A7, A8, and L1 tests. He’s also done case studies for Standard Motor Products. Fanslow’s goal is to do everything in his power to improve the overall level of professionalism within the automotive and light truck repair trade and also raise the level of its public image.

No Spoon: Breaking the Matrix [E213]

No Spoon: Breaking the Matrix [E213]
Stop Searching, Start Becoming: The Right Shop Philosophy [E112]

Stop Searching, Start Becoming: The Right Shop Philosophy [E112]
Patience with Development [E211]

Patience with Development [E211]
Boarder Patrol....I Mean Boundary Patrol [E210]

Boarder Patrol....I Mean Boundary Patrol [E210]
Electrical Myth La Resistance! [E209]

Electrical Myth La Resistance! [E209]

"Yo, Adrian!" What We Can Learn From Rocky [E208]
I Hope You're Proud of Yourself [E207]

I Hope You're Proud of Yourself [E207]
Training That Actually Trains with Brandon Steckler & Bob Leonard [E206]

Training That Actually Trains with Brandon Steckler & Bob Leonard [E206]
Keys, Clones, and Cobra Effects with Mike Maleski [E205]

Keys, Clones, and Cobra Effects with Mike Maleski [E205]
Shop Culture: Having An Attitude As Giddy As a Child [E204]

Shop Culture: Having An Attitude As Giddy As a Child [E204]
Gauge vs Absolute Confusion [E203]

Gauge vs Absolute Confusion [E203]
Echo Chambers and Facades [E202]

Echo Chambers and Facades [E202]
Success vs Time and Relativity [E201]

Success vs Time and Relativity [E201]
Celebrating 200 Episodes: Insights and Future Paths [E200]

Celebrating 200 Episodes: Insights and Future Paths [E200]
Understanding Psychosis: Symptoms, Support and Stigma [E199]

Understanding Psychosis: Symptoms, Support and Stigma [E199]
Are You Listening to Tom Brady? [E198]

Are You Listening to Tom Brady? [E198]
Paper Tigers [E197]

Paper Tigers [E197]
No One's Anger Starts at 100 [E196]

No One's Anger Starts at 100 [E196]
Diagnosing Legends: The Impact of Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan [E195]

Diagnosing Legends: The Impact of Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan [E195]
What We Can Learn From Jurassic Park [E193]

What We Can Learn From Jurassic Park [E193]
Music, Metal, and Shop Morale [E193]

Music, Metal, and Shop Morale [E193]
Titan Sub, Challenger, and Data [E192]

Titan Sub, Challenger, and Data [E192]
Why Do We Really Use EGR? [E191]

Why Do We Really Use EGR? [E191]
Beyond the Oil Change: What I Learned at the Quick Lube [E190]

Beyond the Oil Change: What I Learned at the Quick Lube [E190]
Analysis of the 2025 WrenchWay Technician Survey [E189]

Analysis of the 2025 WrenchWay Technician Survey [E189]
Analysis of the 2025 WrenchWay Technician Survey [E189]

Analysis of the 2025 WrenchWay Technician Survey [E189]
Ubuntu:

Ubuntu: "I Succeed Because You Succeed." [E188]
Mailbag Episode: Exhaust Gas Analyzers, Testing Catalytic Converters, and Troubleshooting ADAS

Mailbag Episode: Exhaust Gas Analyzers, Testing Catalytic Converters, and Troubleshooting ADAS
Reverse Benchmarking: Learning From What Others Do Poorly [E186]

Reverse Benchmarking: Learning From What Others Do Poorly [E186]
The Hidden Advantages of ADHD [E185]

The Hidden Advantages of ADHD [E185]