Tips For Spark Plug Removal
Before attempting to remove the spark plugs on a vehicle, first determine any special instructions by the vehicle’s manufacturer for accessing the spark plugs because engines can vary widely by make and model.
How Ford’s Grille Shutters Control Airflow
Some newer Ford vehicles feature active grille shutters – a system that optimizes aerodynamics by using vents to control airflow through the grille to the cooling system and engine compartment.
Honda Element Brake Job
It may look like a car that was never removed from the box it came in, but the Honda Element isn’t boxy when it comes to the brakes. Based on the CR-V platform, there is also nothing tricky when it comes to service. But, its brake system is hardware intensive with floating shims, abutment clips and pad separator springs in the front.
Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition Ends
Ford and AAA announce that the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition officially ended with the 2015 event.
Teen Burns Rubber At Local Drag Strips
On the weekends, high school senior Katelyn Benz races “Blue Bye U” – her 681-horsepower 1975 Ford Maverick Super Pro Class race car.
Ford Donates 2013 Fusions To Tech Schools
Four automotive tech programs in western New York recently received 2013 Ford Fusion cars. They were donated by the Ford Future Techs program and will be used to help prepare students for careers in the automotive industry.
Students Benefit From Apprenticeship Program
Ashley Palmer is a junior at Coconino High School in Flagstaff, AZ. She is the school’s first participant in an apprenticeship program between the school and Planet Dodge in Flagstaff. Palmer began the apprenticeship program over the summer and is working once a week during the school year.
Harley-Davidson Crowns First U.S. Custom King
The king has been crowned. Alex Stewart, of Yellowstone Harley-Davidson in Belgrade, Montana earned bragging rights and a new motorcycle-customization royalty designation – the first-ever U.S. Custom King.
Tech Tip: FIAT 500 Rear Axle Alignment
Rear axle alignment shims are available in a kit containing two shims and replacement spindle mounting bolts. The front shim is used to correct an out of specification toe-in condition, and the rear shim is used to correct an out of specification toe-out condition.
Goodyear Celebrates 60-Year Tradition Of College Football Aerial Coverage
As fans across the country celebrate the start of another college football season, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will celebrate its own college football tradition – 60 years of aerial broadcast coverage from the Goodyear Blimp.
2015 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Winners Announced
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded $150,000 to 58 individuals this year. The online application for next year’s awards will be accepted November 1, 2015, through April 1, 2016.
Yamaha Unveils All-New 5-Speed YXZ1000R Sport Side-By-Side
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA has introduced the all-new YXZ1000R, a pure sport Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicle. Boasting a high-performance 3-cylinder 998cc engine with a class-defining 5-speed sequential shift manual transmission, the two-seat YXZ1000R provides a superior driver-connected experience in the dunes, desert or on the trail.
