CVCC Automotive Club Gears Up For Race
The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Automotive Systems Tech Club is preparing to compete in the 24 Hours of LeMons endurance race in South Carolina.
Minuteman High Gets Automotive Technology Trainers
New diagnostic equipment at Minuteman High School includes eight state-of-the-art trainers designed to simulate the electronic, electrical and engine systems of a vehicle.
Greenville High School Auto Tech Unveils Project
Greenville High School’s Automotive Technology Advisory Committee recently met to discuss the program.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Garage Gurus To Support Local Technical Schools
For every week of training booked at a Garage Gurus Training Center, $200 will be donated to local technical or vocational school of the customer’s choice.
WIX Filters Announces Finalists For 2016 School Of The Year Competition
In conjunction with O’Reilly Auto Parts and Tomorrow’s Technician magazine, WIX Filters is excited to announce the top four finalists for the 2016 School of the Year competition.
Mentor Automotive Joins Two Automotive Education Programs
Mentor Graphics Corporation has joined the Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education (PACE) program and the General Motors and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) sponsored EcoCAR 3 program.
ASA Hosts Automotive Safety Webinar Program
The webinar covered periodic motor vehicle safety inspection programs and new safety technologies.
September 2016 Crossword Puzzle
© Murray Jackson ACROSS Balance-related crankshaft portion Firing ____ (ignition sequence) Adjusts lube level (4, 3) Pneumatic tool attachment (3, 4) Big wheels’ big wheels, briefly Engine output measurement Castrol full-synthetic oil New car deal factor, frequently Parts counter term (2, 5) Prepares auto plant for new model Exotic dragster fuel, slangily “Objects in mirror
Ford Focus Tech Tip: Wet Carpet On Passenger Side
Some 2012-2013 Focus vehicles built on or before 11/12/2012 may exhibit wet carpet on the passenger-side front foot well. This is likely due to leaking climate control condensate.
Brake Pulsation: Flange Diagnostics
The hub flange is ground zero for pulsation problems. Runout in the flange will be magnified by the rotor. But, when do you replace a flange, stub axle or an entire hub unit?
Snow Tires And TPMS
The decision to purchase or not purchase a second set of wheels for winter needs to be followed with questions about TPMS sensors.
Record Number Of Female Students Enroll In CVTC’s Automotive Program
Eight female students are enrolled in the automotive technician program at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI.
