Meguiar’s Debunks the Top 12 Car Care Myths
Meguiar’s, the century-old leader in vehicle appearance care, presents the “Dirty Dozen” car care myths.
Tool Rules: Welding on the Spot
Due to the misconceptions and lack of knowledge regarding squeeze-type resistance spot welding and its equipment, we conducted a welding machine challenge — a test that would simulate working on a vehicle and help school instructors, shop owners and collision techs make better decisions when purchasing a machine.
Heading Into All-Wheel-Drive Country
Service Solutions to Subaru 4WD Brake Systems
Report Card: Performance Tips From a Model Student
Chloe Picart, an 18-year-old student at Lincoln Technical Institute, studying automotive technology, said she loves the idea of being a girl in a male dominated industry.
The Real World: A Juiced-Up Orange Mazda That’s Ready for the Track
A Mazda RX-7 Gets a makeover from two juniors at Medford Vocational Technical High School, Medford, MA
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
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
Tire Talk – Anatomy of a Wheel
Adapted from Scott Blair’s articles in Tire Review
Real World – MTEC Electrical Technology
One would not think that a group of high school students at a hardscrabble technical school in the heart of West Virginia coal country would be competing in the countrys premier electric vehicle education program, the EV Challenge. Not only are the high school students at the Monongalia County Technical Education Center (MTEC) competing, they