TechForce Foundation Report Reveals The Severity Of The Vehicle Tech Shortage
Based on an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) data, TechForce found that the estimated demand for “new entrant” vehicle technicians is much higher than previously reported.
Pennzoil Celebrates Penske’s 50th Anniversary With Hall Of Fame Exhibit
Coinciding with the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, Pennzoil recently celebrated Team Penske’s 50th anniversary of racing history with the opening of the “Team Penske 50th Anniversary Exhibit” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. The museum display is currently open.
Quaker State’s ‘Best In Class Challenge’ Winners Auction Vehicles At Mecum
Maxwell High School of Technology in Atlanta, GA, named the grand prize winner in national high school auto shop competition.
Servicing Wheel Bearing Seals
An important rule to follow, remember that wheel bearing seals should never leak.
Understanding Wheel Bearing Seals
A seal must always be installed so that the sealing lip is facing the fluid to be sealed. This is because the lip is made so that pressure applied to it from the “wet” side of the seal will tend to increase the pressure the lip applies to the shaft. If the seal is installed backwards, pressure acting on the “wrong” side of the lip will cause it to lift from the shaft, resulting in leakage. On most seals, the correct side is obvious; however, on others it is not.
Report Card: Healthy Attitudes Are Contagious
A new report shows that vehicle “health” shares the front seat with personal health. Results of the nationwide survey from Shell Oil Company shows that 73% of respondents go out of their way to make sure their cars are in tip-top condition through maintenance, while 68% go out of their way to keep physically fit through regular exercise.
Glossary of aftermarket terms
Abrasives: Substances used to wear away a surface by friction. Accessories: Comfort, convenience and safety products not essential to the performance of a vehicle, such as audio, security products, floor mats and seat covers. Additives: Chemicals that are added to the engine, cooling system, air conditioning system or transmission to maintain or enhance performance. Appearance
I Want You – to Understand Brake Performance
Adapted from Larry Carley’s and Gene Markel’s article in Brake & Front End