Monroe Lobbies Consumers to “Save a Squirrel”
The “Save a Squirrel” campaign advises consumers that vehicle steering, stopping and stability characteristics depend on the “Safety Triangle” undercar system of shock absorbers, struts, brakes and related parts
TT March 08 Pop Quiz: Power Control Modules
Power Control Modules.
Report Card: Turbo and the Talon
Travis Hurst, an automotive student at Virginia Beach Vo-Tech, is the proud owner of this 1997 Eagle Talon TSI.
The Real World: VW’s First Woman Master Tech Fits the Bill
Kipp Wierenga has earned the distinction of being the first woman in North America to become a Volkswagen Certified Master Technician.
The MACH 5 Makes its Movie Debut
“Speed Racer” Hits the Big Screen
Service Advisor: Ringing In Replacements
Piston Ring Service
Service Advisor: BRAKING BAD
Fixing A GM Brake Noise
Tool Rules: Welding on the Spot
Due to the misconceptions and lack of knowledge regarding squeeze-type resistance spot welding and its equipment, we conducted a welding machine challenge — a test that would simulate working on a vehicle and help school instructors, shop owners and collision techs make better decisions when purchasing a machine.
Tool Rules: Resistance is….. Fruitful?
A resistance spot weld is the joining of overlapping pieces of metal, achieved by applying pressure and electrical current.
Living Under the Hood: Sensing Something Awry
Once considered leading-edge technology, today’s oxygen sensor has become a commonplace service item on modern vehicles.
Crossword Puzzle: March 2008
Across 1. Radiator diagnostic procedures (8,5) 8. Starting aid on pre-EFI engine 9. Torque-converter component 10. Valvetrain component 11. Ran the engine at lowest RPM 13. Pink-slip names 15. GM’s emergency-aid system 18. Piston count in Chrysler’s Hemi 20.