OCTC ‘Drives’ Students to be the Best
Owensboro, KY, Technical Program Recognized as Seventh-Annual Recipient of National Award for Automotive Education Excellence
Trade Show 101 For Students And Technicians
Industry events such as trade shows and conferences are great resources to help you gain more knowledge as an automotive professional. But there’s definitely an art to mastering them. Keep these four things in mind to get the most out of your experience. 1. You get out of it what you put in. If you’re
Student Sound Off: Auto Repair Future to Focus More on Communication
Student Essayist Sees More Focus on Diagnostic Communication, Less on Guess Shop tech students may not actually be able to predict the future, but MotoLOGIC® Repair & Diagnostics, a Web-based resource for automotive technicians, recently invited students to share their visions in the Future of Automotive Repair & Diagnostics Essay Contest (www.motologic.com/school). Students at NATEF/ASE
Split Decision: Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge to Continue at PRI
This year, the Sixth Annual Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Championships split into a Dual Championship format in which teams will compete at both the SEMA Show (Nov. 4-7, Las Vegas) and the PRI Show (Dec. 11-13, Indianapolis). From each Dual Championship, two teams will emerge. These four teams will face off for the
November 2014 Crossword Solution
Across 1. Tire-shop task 5. Critical spark plug dimension 8. Trip-odometer button 9. Cleans car to nth degree 10. Trucker’s CB query, “Got your ____ on?” 11. Fuel containers (3,5) 13. Exhaust _____ (muffler, tailpipe, etc.) 15. Fully-optioned, informally 18. Dramatic tire failures 19. Polish the paint 22. Wheel fastener type (3,4) 23. Wiper brand
November 2014 Crossword
Across 1. Tire-shop task 5. Critical spark plug dimension 8. Trip-odometer button 9. Cleans car to nth degree 10. Trucker’s CB query, “Got your ____ on?” 11. Fuel containers (3,5) 13. Exhaust _____ (muffler, tailpipe, etc.) 15. Fully-optioned, informally 18. Dramatic tire failures 19. Polish the paint 22. Wheel fastener type (3,4) 23. Wiper brand
Type Positive: Honda’s Type R Concept Gets the Blood Pumping
According to Honda, the heart of the Civic Type R is an all-new turbocharged 2.0L i-VTEC gas engine from Honda’s next-generation Earth Dreams Technology range.
Tech Tip: Mitsubishi TPMS Relearn Procedures
If one or more TPMS sensors have been replaced on most Mitsubishi vehicles, the new ID information has to be input directly into the system.
Going Undercover on Mitsubishi Undercar Service
Let’s take look at the Mitsubishi line of cars and some of the more common problems you’ll see while investigating the undercar area.
Addressing Extended Oil Changes on Modern Vehicles
Auto manufacturers, in general, are continuing to reduce vehicle maintenance requirements by extending oil change intervals. But extended oil change intervals are a mixed blessing. On the upside, extended oil change intervals are conserving precious oil and reducing carbon emissions. On the downside, many vehicle owners are forgetting to check their engine’s oil level between
Performing in the Performance Engine Market
Car Stars Great car movies such as “Bullitt” and “American Graffiti” heightened the visibility of the muscle car and street performance culture. Baby boomers wanted to go fast even if they were just driving to the grocery store. The open road was calling and America answered. But, the government intervened and quickly started killing the
Using Social Media In Job Searches
Social Media allows you to illustrate a professional image, as well as your personality.
