May 2015 Crossword Puzzle
© Murray Jackson ACROSS 1. Engine cylinder sliders 5. Pedal to the ____, i.e. full throttle 8. Unexpected engine stoppage 9. Add air to tire 10. Car corrosion 11. Antifreeze/water mixtures 13. Clean car to nth degree 15. Inches forward at idle 18. Block-heater installation point (4, 4) 19. OBD device, ____ tool 22.
Brake Pulsation And Runout Q&A
Knowing The Right Answers Can Eliminate Comebacks Being able to diagnose and solve brake rotor pulsation problems is critical to eliminating brake-related service comebacks. Pulsation and brake performance problems may not seem to be the most difficult, but they often cause the most headaches for technicians. Here’s a brief Q&A that should help ease any
Mazda6 Case Study: Data Gathering Is Critical To Your Alignment Diagnosis
About a year ago, I got a request from a private vehicle owner to help diagnose a steering problem on a 2010 Mazda6 iSport. Given the power of the Internet, it seems that this person had somehow discovered one of my older columns on alignment problems. While I’m not fond of dealing with technical
Honda Electrical System Diagnostics
Honda charging systems won’t present many problems for the experienced tech, but there are a couple of things to keep in mind. It’s our experience that the charge indicator lamp on the dash does a good job of keeping the system in check – of course, that assumes the light is working as it should.
TPMS Sensor IDs: Why, Where and When
To understand any TPMS relearn procedure, you have to understand this: Sensors only transmit, they do not receive. The vehicle doesn’t ask a sensor for information on how it’s doing. I know what you’re thinking: a sensor does receive signals when the vehicle is in relearn mode, when the technician is holding a TPMS
Ford/AAA National Student Competition Gets Motors Running
Congratulations to the 2015 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National champions Morgan White and Jay Saunders and their instructor Drew Barnes from Vale High School in Vale, Oregon. The Oregon team earned the title of “America’s Best Student Auto Technicians,” as national champions of the 66th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition, held at Ford World
Pattern Failures Of MAF And MAP Sensors
Pattern failures are those failures that happen over and over again – and the same applies to how customers describe these failures. Customers might unknowingly give you the answer to their problem without needing to open the hood. In this article, we will look both at the failures of these sensors and the actual customer explanations that directly related to a failed MAP or MAF sensor.
Career Corner: Writing An Effective Cover Letter
What is a cover letter anyway? A cover letter is a one-page letter that introduces yourself, highlights your work experience, explains why you fit the job and requests an opportunity to meet a potential employer.
Dos & Don’ts Of Negotiating Salary In The Auto Care Industry
For many people, negotiating salary can be as difficult as writing resumés, getting interviews and impressing hiring managers. It can be difficult to assess what your worth is to a company in a dollar amount, and it’s even harder to talk about it with a potential employer. AutoCareCareerHub is here to help. Here are our
Hyundai’s Santa Cruz Crosses Into New Territory
Hyundai revealed its innovative Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. This fresh concept reflects a completely new interpretation of truck utility for a new generation of buyers, especially Millennials. “The Santa Cruz crossover truck concept meets the unspoken needs of a growing Millennial lifestyle we
What To Expect On The Job
Whether you are preparing to graduate or just looking for a summer internship, not knowing what to expect on the job can be scary and a little nerve-racking. The following are some tasks you may be expected to perform at work. Collision Repair Technicians Collision repair technicians at auto body repair shops, new car dealerships
What’s More Fun Than Regular Fun? Chevy’s FNR Concept
The Chevrolet-FNR is loaded with a range of intelligent technologies usually seen only in science fiction movies. The dragonfly doors, which open straight upward, are almost unnoticeable amid the car’s radical and sharp styling.
