August 2007 Crossword Puzzle
Across 1. Oil-level indicator 5. Electrical system safety valve 9. UFO driver 10. Sudden tire failure 11. Range of piston travel 12. Invitation to hitchhiker, perhaps (3,2) 14. Modern steering-wheel-hub component 16. Diesel counterpart of gasoline octane 19. Take the wheel 21. Trips down the track, in drag-racing lingo 24. Service-station fixture, frequently (3,4) 25.
Crossword Puzzle for February 2007
Across 1. Unibody-chassis component 5. Spindle synonym, ____ axle 9. See “____ of Dixie” plates in Alabama 10. Post-1977 tire-sizing system (1,6) 11. Steering-linkage component (3,3) 12. Lube again, in a way 14. Word following head or tail 16. Auto-electric switches, some times 19. Items carrying M+S designation 21. They fasten leaf springs to axle
Trucking Into Performance Mods
When Andre Soto of San Diego, CA, got his 1996 Toyota Tacoma truck during his junior year of high school, he wanted to modify it and add some performance features, but wasn’t really sure how. “I started going to car shows, and all I saw were all Hondas or Acuras,” Soto said. “I then
De-Bugging New Beetle Engine Quirks
Adapted from Larry Bailly’s articles in Import Car
Passing Inspection
Adapted from Gene Markel’s article in Brake & Front End
Filtering Out Future Problems
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Counterman
Picking up Bad Vibes: Diagnosing a Shake, Rattle & Roll
Adapted from Larry Carley’s Article in Brake & Front End
Tire Talk – Handling the Load Wheel Bearing Diagnosis
Although wheel bearings are often the most neglected part of the vehicle, they nevertheless have a critical job to do, and in most cases, do it very well. Not only are wheel bearings designed to support the weight of the vehicle and allow it to travel over a road with a minimum of rolling friction,
The Great Brake Rotor Debate – Resurface or Replace?
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Brake & Front End
Getting a Charge out of Electrical Diagnostics
Adapted from Glen Beanard’s article in Underhood Service
Futurauto – Engine Technology Techs Will See In The Bays
by Ed Sunkin
As you begin your career in the auto service industry, youll find that for the most part, the internal combustion engine (ICE) which has been around for more than 100 years hasnt changed much in theory. However, there have been many internal modifications to the ICEs design that has made it more fuel efficient in recent years, as the world tries to reduce its thirst for oil. To become a knowledgeable diagnostic technician, youll need to become familiar with these technologies and understand how to service them when a problem arises.