Glossary of aftermarket terms
Abrasives: Substances used to wear away a surface by friction. Accessories: Comfort, convenience and safety products not essential to the performance of a vehicle, such as audio, security products, floor mats and seat covers. Additives: Chemicals that are added to the engine, cooling system, air conditioning system or transmission to maintain or enhance performance. Appearance
The Real World – California Students Tops in Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills
Father-Son Team Wins Competition for the First Time
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,
Tech in Training
‘Current Events’ Electrical System Fundamentals Electrical principles, like voltage, amperage and resistance, can be described as cars passing along the roadway. Voltage would be the vehicles speed, amperage would be the number of vehicles on the road at the same time, and resistance would be the potholes in the roads surface. Basically, electricity is a
Undercover – THE DA FRICTION CODE
Adapted from Gene Markel’s ancient writings in Brake & Front End
Tire Talk – Dipping Your Dubs
Adapted from Scott Blair’s article in Tire Review
Undercover – Taking a Look into Muffler Technology
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Brake & Front End
Real World – Top Tech Students Battle Bugged Mustangs To Determine Ford/AAA Auto Skills Champs
Dearborn, MI In late June, 50 two-person student teams from across the country competed against each other, and against the clock, to accurately diagnose and fix vehicles in the 2006 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Finals. The competition took place June 27 in Dearborn, MI Henry Fords hometown. Two aspiring techs, Bradley Bolton and Aaron
Living Under The Hood – Keeping Cooling Systems in Check
Adapted from Gary Goms’ article in Underhood Service
Component Connection – Dissecting Today’s Complex Fuel Delivery System
Adapted from Larry Carleys article in Counterman