Good News for Those Entering the Auto Industry: AASA Study Reveals That the Aftermarket Will Likely Grow in 2007
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC — According to new research from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle automotive aftermarket industry is expected to grow over the next several years, with the largest increase predicted for 2007. A detailed analysis of the size of the aftermarket is included in the 2007-2008 AASA Automotive Aftermarket
Futurauto – Engine Technology Techs Will See In The Bays
by Ed Sunkin
As you begin your career in the auto service industry, youll find that for the most part, the internal combustion engine (ICE) which has been around for more than 100 years hasnt changed much in theory. However, there have been many internal modifications to the ICEs design that has made it more fuel efficient in recent years, as the world tries to reduce its thirst for oil. To become a knowledgeable diagnostic technician, youll need to become familiar with these technologies and understand how to service them when a problem arises.
YAWA: O2 Sensors
QUESTION: Dear T2: How many oxygen sensors are on todays engines?
ETI Hosts Successful Detroit Tech Week, Welcomes New Board Members
More than 100 Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) members from more than 40 companies flocked to Detroit for this year’s Detroit Tech Week.
Living Under The Hood – Fixing Fuel System Foul-Ups
Adapted from Gary Gom’s article in Underhood Service
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
Tire Talk – Sealing Up Internal Engine Injuries
Adapted from Bob Dowie’s article in ImportCar
Real World – Heading into Heavy Duty Opportunities
Thinking about a career in the heavy-duty engine building market? Experts in the industry share their thoughts on opportunities and challenges in this market.
Tech In Training – Monitoring Emission Efficiency with O2 Sensors
As modern OBD II technology marches on, its clear that the zirconia-based oxygen sensor now is being sold more as a basic repair part than as a preventive maintenance part, and it changes the way technicians diagnose and sell oxygen sensors. To illustrate the difference, understand that an oxygen sensor replacement used to be considered
Real World – Automotive Students Gain Experience by Working on Employee Automobiles
Whether a vehicle dilemma lies within the fuel system, brakes or electrical components, or the Service Engine Soon light is constantly blinking, Owens Community College employees from the Findlay and Toledo, OH campuses dont have to venture very far to find service for their ailing automobiles. With a quick phone call to the colleges Transportation