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Undercover: Putting the Brakes on Engineering

We all know brakes get hot, sometimes very hot. If you watch closely on race day, it’s not uncommon to see the rotor on a race car glowing bright orange.

Undercover: EXTRA CREDIT- A Lesson in Brake Fluid

The reason it’s so important to change the fluid each time is because you can’t judge the condition of the brake fluid by its appearance alone.

Service Advisor: No Escaping Hybrid Service

The hybrid Escape and Mariner vehicles are full hybrid vehicles, meaning that, at times, the vehicle will run 100% on electric power only. In fact, it is capable of traveling up to 25 mph (40 kph) without ever starting the engine.

Engine Series: Restoring a Vehicle to Like-New Performance

Power to the People: An independent repair shop has a handful of engine replacement options available: a used engine, a quality rebuilt, a remanufactured or new OE engine.

Engine Series: Q & A on Engine Replacement

Q: At what point should an engine be replaced?
Q: What’s a “crate” engine?
Q: What are the most common installation mistakes when replacing an engine?

Take the JOBehaviors Profile Test

Are you drawn to a career in the automotive field? Take the test and find out.

Report Card: From Speakers to Suspensions

Ed Sunkin reports on some of the latest automotive suspension technology from the Bose Corp.

ADVICE FROM THE ANSWERMAN: Properly Clean the Wheel Bearing, Hub and Wheel During Rotor Service

Bendix Offers Extra Steps To Help Avoid Pedal Pulsation Complaints

WyoTech Students Honor Returning Soldier with Hot Rod Makeover

Working after hours, students and instructors completely renovated Army National Guard pilot Andrew Stiles’ 1973 Plymouth Barracuda.

Event Selection : DynoMax Captures Power to the Wheels Action

The video captures one event leading up to the Championship Shootout – the Summit Racing Equipment Kickoff, McDonough, Ga. For more information about the DynoMax Power to the Wheels Dyno Tour, visit www.dynomax.com.

New Arkansas Initiative To Recruit, Train 300 New Truckers

The Trucking Workforce Pilot Initiative aims to train 300 Arkansans for trucking jobs and place them with trucking companies.

New Arkansas Initiative To Recruit, Train 300 New Truckers

The Trucking Workforce Pilot Initiative aims to train 300 Arkansans for trucking jobs and place them with trucking companies.