Driveability Diagnostics And Direct Injection
Direct injection systems can be a diagnostic challenge, but with the right foundation, problems can be solved profitably.
Breaking Down Break-In Oils And Assembly Lube Needs
A lot of things can go wrong during those first few minutes following the initial start-up of a freshly built engine. The engine has to build oil pressure quickly so all of the critical wear surfaces will receive lubrication.
VVC Automotive Teacher Named ‘Instructor Of The Year’ By National Institute
Victor Valley College automotive instructor Dan Rowland recently received the “Instructor of the Year” award from the National Institute for Automotive Service (ASE) and Gates Corporation.
VIDEO: Oil Filter Maintenance
Andrew Markel describes the importance of installing oil filters properly and where any filter’s main point of failure is.
VIDEO: Disc Thickness Variation
Andrew Markel goes over the effects of disc thickness variation, where it comes from, and how to diagnose it.
Jimmie Johnson Wins Seventh Sprint Cup Championship
Most folks thought it was only a matter of time. After all, Jimmie Johnson had already won six NASCAR Sprint Cup Championships, including five in a row (2006-2010). But winning his 80th race and seventh Championship was not easy.
Chip Foose 1939 Cadillac Custom Madam X Coupe
Capping his 30th Anniversary as a top automotive designer, fabricator and custom car designer Chip Foose debuted his latest custom creation, the 1939 Cadillac Madam X Coupe at SEMA 2016.
Jaguar’s XKSS Makes Its World Debut In LA
The first genuine Jaguar XKSS to be built in almost 60 years has debuted at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles.
Cole’s Collision Center Mentors Local Students
Cole’s Collision Center in Albany, N.Y., has been mentoring local students in the auto body repair field since it opened in 2007.
Toyota Automotive Students Throw Down Their Own Mannequin Challenge
“Mannequin challenge” videos are trending now in technology and popular culture. First-year Toyota T-TEN students at Suffolk County Community College have taken the challenge and produced their own “mannequin challenge” video.
Are You Choosing The Right Brake Pad For The Right Customer?
Selecting the right friction material is a difficult task. I could say that you should select the most expensive pad that your supplier offers, but the right pads for the customer aren’t always at the top (or bottom) of the price column.
Real-World TPMS Tips & Tricks
Corrosion weakens the TPMS sensor stem, which makes removing stuck parts without breaking the stem an exercise filled with danger.
