Bushing Inspection And Diagnostics
As the bushing ages, it acquires a “set” that is easily disturbed when a vehicle’s steering system is realigned. When this happens, the bushing begins to separate from its metal sleeve and becomes, in essence, a frictional wearing component.
Project #LoTech: NKCS Students Customize Truck For The 2018 SEMA Show
This year, the SEMA Show floor had a very special customized vehicle. No, we aren’t talking about a Chip Foose build or Ken Block’s newest racing machine. We’re talking about a completely modified 2017 Ford F-150, customized in part by the automotive department at the Career and Technical Education Center of North Kansas City Schools.
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Several Factors Influence Vehicle-Specific Formulations
Why are there so many types of automatic transmission fluid? You might ask yourself this question if you are ever tasked with ordering a few quarts for an Asian or European vehicle that rolls into the shop.
K Tool International Introduces Brake Fluid Tester
The new Brake Fluid Tester (KTI70120) from K Tool International provides the reliable information that technicians need when working on various types of vehicles.
Brake TSB Trends
TSBs are an addendum to the factory service manual and typically are the product of the OEM solving problems in the field. The majority of TSBs address problems you see at your shop including pulsating brakes, leaks and noise.
Ride Control And Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
For all 2012 model year vehicles and newer, stability control is mandatory.
Identifying And Fixing Heavy Duty Filter Issues
Today’s heavy-duty engines have evolved to incorporate modern technology and adhere to emissions regulations—which means their components have had to evolve with them. For technicians, this means that when an engine problem comes up, it’s not so simple to determine the root cause.
Drum Brake Service: Focus On Single-Anchor, Floating Shoe Designs
Although four-wheel disc brakes currently dominate the import brake service market, millions of drum brakes are serviced each day in shops.
Why Auto Technology? New Experiences Every Day
After visiting the Museum of American Speed, second-year Southwestern Community College student, Dawn Roach, offers insight into why studying automotive technology was the right fit for her future.
Prairie Ridge Auto Students To Repair Jeep For Use By Less Fortunate
Students in the automotive program at Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake, IL, are refurbishing a Jeep that will be donated to a local charity.
