Under the Hood: Exterminating Pesky Electrical Parasites
A parasitic draw on the battery means that, while the key is in the off position, something is pulling amperage from the battery.
BodyWorks: Tales From the Shop
Every botched job I see reminds me of the lack of pride some techs and painters have in their work. Having a plan and following your paint system’s handbook goes a long way toward avoiding such disasters.
OBIT: Popular, Respected Indianapolis 500 Veteran Ruby Dies at 81
Called by many “The Greatest Driver Never to Win the Indy 500,” the hugely respected and much-beloved Ruby competed in 18 consecutive Indianapolis 500 Mile Races between 1960 and 1977. He was never was able to pull off what had always seemed to be the inevitable victory.
New Online Service Available to Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium Scholarship Alumni
The GAAS Scholarship Web site now offers past scholarship recipients the opportunity to post a personal profile in the new “Scholarship Alumni” section.
Where Are They Now – A Student Auto Skills Update
Roni Standley, who was recently named the automotive instructor at Rigby High School, Rigby, ID, was a 2002 participant in the Ford/AAA Auto Skills national event.
Special Report: Alternative Fuel – E-FUEL Unveils World’s First Home Ethanol System
Technology Expected to Alter Gasoline Dependence, Greatly Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions
New Arkansas Initiative To Recruit, Train 300 New Truckers
The Trucking Workforce Pilot Initiative aims to train 300 Arkansans for trucking jobs and place them with trucking companies.
New Arkansas Initiative To Recruit, Train 300 New Truckers
The Trucking Workforce Pilot Initiative aims to train 300 Arkansans for trucking jobs and place them with trucking companies.
SPECIAL REPORT: Shedding Light on Headlamp Service
Your job as a technician is to help customers “see the light” when they need a replacement lamp or bulb.
HEVy Metal
Service Tips for a Growing Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Population