New Vehicles Boost Huot Technical Center’s Automotive Program
The automotive program at Huot Technical Center in Laconia, NH, received a donation of three GM vehicles that were being phased out of the automotive program at Lakes Region Community College.
HDA Truck Pride Partners With ASE Industry Education Alliance
HDA Truck Pride is partnering with the ASE Industry Education Alliance. The Alliance works with over 2,300 NATEF accredited schools throughout the United States.
Power Steering Hoses: Inspection And Repair
The life of power steering hoses is not easy. Power steering hoses must endure some of the highest pressures and temperatures under the hood. Coupled with ozone, oil and solvents attacking the outer layers of these power steering hoses, it is easy to see why some hoses fail.
VIDEO: Pennzoil To Release New ‘JOYRIDE’ Films
In 2016, Pennzoil is going to push the boundaries of motor oil performance with a series of new films titled “JOYRIDE.”
Women Making Strides In TCD Auto Tech Program
The automotive program at Technology Center of DuPage in Addison, IL, has eight young women in its automotive program this year.
Students At University High School Learn About Hybrid Vehicles
Students at University High School in Morgantown, WV, recently had the opportunity to learn about hybrid vehicles.
Army Reservist Vaults Into Civilian Career
Tom Costa of Belmont, NH, served in the U.S. Army in Iraq and Afghanistan after graduating high school and has started a new career as a diesel mechanic following his graduation from Universal Technical Institute.
Chevrolet’s LT Engine Reboot
In 2014, GM brought back the highly recognized RPO code LT1. The reason for the comeback was due to more power and efficiency with fewer emissions. The new LT1 revision consists of a 6.2L (376 cu. in.) package weighing in at 465 lbs. delivering 450 hp and 450 ft.-lbs. of torque and offering 26 mpg. The new LT1 is more efficient, more powerful and offers more response than a smaller V8. Also, the new LT1 is faster than a twin-turbo V6.
Prairie State College Automotive Program Reaccredited By NATEF
The Prairie State College (Chicago Heights, IL) Automotive Technology Program offers students the necessary technology and skills to succeed in the automotive repair marketplace.
Mitsubishi Tech Tip: Radiator Hose Collapsed
If the radiator cap’s vent valve is stuck closed from corrosion contamination, the cooling system cannot pull coolant back from the reservoir. This may cause the upper and/or lower radiator hose to collapse.
Water And Debris Cause Bearing Damage
Although inadequate lubrication can be classified into eight basic categories, two of those causes – water contamination and debris contamination – can be particularly attributed to bearing damage.
Ride Of The Week: 1959 Milano MG
This is the first of Bruce Leers three Milanos. It was constructed in 1959 and based on a 1933 MG J2 Chassis and suspension. Fitted with a MG TC motor bored out to 1466cc coupled to a close ratio MG TC gearbox, TC diff housing with modified A series diff center. The Milano body was constructed by JWF Glass-Fibre Industriess.
