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From the Editor: Don’t Forget The Mechanic

Tomorrow’s Tech Editor Carley Hull talks the importance of being both a mechanic and a technician.

Kickstarting Your Automotive Career In The Real World: Meet Tesla Technician Bel Valdez

When Maribel “Bel” Valdez was 16 years old, she was discouraged from pursuing a career as an automotive technician. More than a decade later, she completed her automotive technology education, landed a job at Tesla and isn’t turning back.

Aftermarket Diesel Innovations: Evolutionary, Revolutionary Or Illegal?

Diesel technology has come a long way, evolving from smelly, dirty, slow, workhorse engines to clean-burning, high-torque, high-horsepower engines that can give many gasoline engines a run for the money on a drag strip or race track.

Driveshaft Service: Yoke To Yoke Diagnostics

Driveshafts on most rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles are very durable. Most late-model driveshafts are not serviceable and do not have any lubrication points. But, this does not mean that they can’t wear or even fail.

Just A Car From Akron: East CLC Rehabs Monte Carlo

A lot of great things come out of Akron, Ohio. East Community Learning Center (East CLC) of Akron Public Schools has big plans for its automotive program and the future of its students.

Don’t Be A Spark Plug Zombie

The “conscious” steps you should perform during spark plug replacement, instead of performing the job like a zombie.

Kickstarting Your Automotive Career In The Real World: Meet Ashley Drake

When Ashley Drake’s high school welding class got a hold of a car to work on, she knew she was going to work in automotive.

New Wheel Bearing Technology Will Change Your Replacement & Diagnostic Approach

Two technologies are now being used on new vehicles and in aftermarket replacement hub units that allow engineers to put better bearings in smaller packages. These technologies will change the way you replace and diagnose wheel bearings.

Mattes & Metallics: The Challenges Of Specialty Coatings

Matte finishes and micro-fine metallic finishes present some challenges, but practice and adherence to manufacturer guidelines can help.

Serpentine Belt Drive Alignment And Wear

Belt misalignment can be caused by any of the accessory pulleys or might be the result of improper belt installation.

Car Show Heats Up Brevard County Auto Program

On a sunny Saint Patrick’s Day in Melbourne, Florida, six automotive programs and one collision program under Brevard Public Schools combined forces to put on their very first Brevard Public Schools Car Show.

Check Out The April Issue Of Tomorrow’s Technician

The digital version of the Tomorrow’s Technician April issue is now available online. Check out the issue to read more about our trip to the Brevard Public Schools Car Show, how spark plugs work and more!