Getting Your Wires Crossed: Wire Splicing for Sensitive Connections
A long time ago, I learned a method of splicing wire that has stuck with me since those early days. I actually picked this method up while I was in the military (USMC), so I can’t take credit for inventing it or perfecting it. But, since it has helped me all these years, I thought
Brake Service on 7th Gen Honda Accords
The seventh-generation Honda Accord (2003-’08) and Acura TL are some of the top-selling vehicles in the U.S. They have a very simple brake system to service, but it can be prone to brake-noise issues if it’s not properly serviced. The system uses single-piston floating calipers in the front. In the rear, some models use single-piston
Building Top Super Comp Engines
What does it take to build a winning engine for Super Comp drag racing? The Super Comp drag racing class runs on a 8.90 time limit, with essentially no rules regarding engine displacement, carburetion or type of vehicle. Engines can burn either gasoline or alcoho, but no nitro or nitrous. Engines can be naturally aspirated
Career Corner: What Shop Owners Look For in Employees
Now more than ever in the automotive service industry, employers are looking to hire automotive technicians with more that just the traditional set of automotive technician skills required to do the job. Automotive service shops prefer job applicants with general business and communication skills, on top of their automotive service skills, that give them an
T2 Crossword Puzzle: May 2014 Solution
Solution to May, 2014 Crossword Puzzle.
T2 Crossword Puzzle: May, 2014
Across 1. Service-bay wipes (4,4) 5. Disc-brake wear items 9. Tachometer feature 10. Engine-power booster 11. Fastener type, e.g. T-15, T-40 12. Repair-cost prediction 14. Persuader in tool box 16. Dealership documents 19. Maximum steering angle (4,4) 20. Tread’s traction slit 23. Intake/exhaust valves’ resting places 24. Windshield-post term (1,6) 25. Intake- or exhaust-valve section
WIX Filters Supports 2014 Programs Highlighting Automotive Excellence
WIX Filters is partnering with Babcox Media to sponsor three automotive excellence awards in 2014, including a new Driving Performance Award that recognizes game changers in automotive service. “Our national award programs are designed to support excellence at every level of the automotive aftermarket industry,” said Mike Harvey, brand manager for WIX Filters. “This year’s
Tips on Choosing the Best Ride Control for Customers
Shocking Evidence During the fall of 1989, when I was working as a mechanic for an off-road desert racing team, we raced the famous Mint 400 held in Las Vegas. At that time, the 400-mile road course consisted of bumps, jumps and basketball-sized rocks just waiting to break a suspension system. About 50% of all
The Boxed-Shape Racer is Back In
Judging by one of Nissan’s latest concepts, the box-shaped racers look of years past is back “in” again. Nissan Releases Retro Racing Concept with its IDx NISMO Some have even described the IDx NISMO — an ultra-sporty model of the future — as one that looks as if the vehicle leapt directly from a driving
Restoring Engine-Computer Communications
For this month’s Real World case, we will attempt to provide a plan of attack for communication issues on General Motors products with the Class 2 Protocol. Our diagnostic journey begins with a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. This vehicle was tested at the EPA test facility in our area and it was determined that there is
WIN’s Winners Announced
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced this year’s winners of the WIN Scholarship Program. Winners of the 2014 College Scholarships are: • Stephanie Baker, who will be attending WyoTech in Blairsville, PA, and • Suzanna Hernandez, who will be attending Southeast Community College in Lincoln, NE. These young women will also have the opportunity to be
Super Late Model Driver Jordan Ives Wins ‘Search For A Champion’ Sponsorship
The third-generation driver won his first race at age four, and dreams of a NASCAR career. Jordan Ives won his first race at age four. Twelve years later, the Gladstone, MI, high school student has landed what might be the biggest victory of his career: the $50,000 grand-prize sponsorship in the “Search for a Champion”
