Brake Tech Tip: Low Sinking Or Spongy Brake Pedal
When diagnosing a master cylinder, keep in mind the type of seals that are used are lip cup seals. This design allows for the seal to improve as the pressure increases. Another feature of this seal is that it does not create a vacuum when the piston retracts.
SIU Auto Tech Program Gets Substantial Donations
The Automotive Technology Department at Southern Illinois University recently received nine commercial trucks, engines, transmissions, and emission and driveline components.
Southern High School Launches Auto Tech Program
Southern High School in Louisville, KY, now offers an auto tech program to help prepare students for a career in the automotive field.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeking Support For Collision Programs
To kick-start the back-to-school giving, MCR Safety has donated 50,000 pairs of safety glasses and goggles to the Collision Repair Education Foundation that will be distributed to schools across the country.
Universal Technical Institute Graduates Take Top Honors In Industry Competitions
UTI graduates were among many industry award winners and finalists this year, including Nathan Reed, Navistar Top Service Technician Award for Truck, and Matt Johnson, Penske Elite Technician of the Year.
Outstanding Instructors Recognized At ASE Industry Education Alliance Conference
With more than 300 automotive instructors, industry trainers and leaders in attendance, the conference offered three full days of training that count toward an instructor’s NATEF accreditation. Industry leaders, from both the OE and aftermarket segments, supported the instructor conference, which ran from July 25-29.
Vehicle Owner Says Auto Tech Student Totaled His Car
Does your auto technology program have a policy in place covering students test driving vehicles? It’s best to address this issue before an accident happens.
Tech Tip: Increased Brake Pedal And Steering Effort
It may be possible to restore proper brake and steering operation by flushing the system. After cleaning, if the filter and fluid show obvious signs of hose contamination, all hoses must be replaced and both fluid and the in-line filter changed again.
Tech Tip: Mitsubishi Front Brake Ringing Noise
Customers may complain of a high-pitch noise from the front brakes during a low-speed light brake application.
New Semester Brings Newly Renovated Kirtland Auto Lab
Kirtland Community College in Roscommon, MI, recently unveiled its newly remodeled auto lab.
Girls Get Role Models For Women In Automotive Engineering
Twenty-four high school students attended Michigan Technological University’s inaugural Women in Automotive Engineering (WIAE) program.
M State Moorhead Unveils New Transportation Center
M State Moorhead recently unveiled its new $7 million Transportation Center in Moorhead, MN.
