October, 2014 Archives - Tomorrows Technician

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News

Aug 11, 2022

Universal Technical Institute Opens 2nd New Campus In 2022

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Northwood Student Completes First Phase Alliance Internship

Automotive

Perfect Timing: The Nuances Of Timing Components

Career

July Guess The Car Winners Guessed Right

Diesel

Twin-Turbo LML Duramax Dragster Engine

Podcast: T2iQ - Will Yesterday's Technology Exist Tomorrow?

It's not your father's industry anymore. The Rustbelt Mechanic tells what to expect for the expanding automotive industry.

Podcast: T2iQ - Next Steps With The Rustbelt Mechanic

Ready to plan for phase 2 of your career? The Rustbelt Mechanic talks about becoming a mentor and preparing for growth.

Podcast: T2iQ - Continuing Your Industry Education

With all of the technical advancements in cars, can you even consider working under the proverbial shade tree?

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Podcast: T2iQ With The Rustbelt Mechanic - What's Next?

The Rustbelt Mechanic explains what to expect for the automotive industry as we continue to evolve.

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Podcast: T2iQ - Will Yesterday's Technology Exist Tomorrow?

It's not your father's industry anymore. The Rustbelt Mechanic tells what to expect for the expanding automotive industry.

Podcast: T2iQ - Next Steps With The Rustbelt Mechanic

Ready to plan for phase 2 of your career? The Rustbelt Mechanic talks about becoming a mentor and preparing for growth.

GDI Diagnostics and Repair

On-Demand Webinar

Original Air Date: May 19, 2022

Sponsored By NGK Spark Plugs

Learn how to streamline the diagnostic process for driveability issues. This webinar will help you effectively communicate a vehicle diagnosis to the service advisor. The presentation will provide "real-world" data and cases studies.

This technical topic is geared for the average B+ technician and/or a refresher for the A technician. NGK is dedicated to meeting the learning needs of all skill levels.

Topics include:

Discussing the inputs, processing, and outputs at the core of today's engine management platforms.
Understanding domestic fuel trims versus OBDII generic fuel trims to fast track the diagnostic process to find the root cause of some driveability issues.
Using scan-tool data PID information to its fullest potential. Applying logical methods to streamline the diagnostic process on domestic applications.
Domestic vehicle systems, driveability diagnostic steps, and walking through the scan tool data PIDs to fix the car right the first time.

Speakers

Philip Austin, Technical Training Specialist, NGK Spark Plugs
Andrew Markel, Director of Technical Content, ShopOwner

Courses

New Variable Valve Timing Course Available On T2U

Learn how VVT works, why it sometimes doesn't and how to service the system. This course is sponsored by Cloyes.

Courses

Variable Valve Timing

In this course you will learn about the basic "operations and theory" of variable valve timing (VVT) systems.

Courses

Servicing a Tire Assembly

Properly servicing tires and wheels is essential to preventing customer comebacks and maintaining their satisfaction.

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