Report Card: Highlights to GM’s Historic Anniversary
Many achievements and some growing pains have occurred during this industry giant’s life. Here are just a few of these many industry-changing accomplishments.
Tool Rules: Passing of the Torch – Part II: Using Oxyacetylene Torches in the Shop
Note: For Part I of this article, which focuses on heating and cutting, see the Back Issues link under the MAGAZINES header on the homepage.
Car Care Council Launches Redesigned Web Site
Consumers can use the site to find information on vehicle care and preventative maintenance and order a free copy of the newly-updated Car Care Guide.
Engine Tech: A Look Into the Future of Engines and Transmissions
GM – Powertrain Europe’s comprehensive Tech Show provides answers about how cars will be propelled in the future
Component Connection: A Little Homework Goes a Long Way
A Study in Starter Failures – In the early days of the automobile, starting an engine consisted of first retarding the spark and adjusting the hand choke to optimum fuel mixture. The next step was to pull a cylinder onto compression stroke and “snap” the piston past top dead center with the hand crank. Modern starters, of course, use an electric solenoid to close the circuit between the battery and starter motor and to keep the drive pinion engaged with the flywheel until the engine achieves idle speed.
Service Advisor: No Escaping Hybrid Service
The hybrid Escape and Mariner vehicles are full hybrid vehicles, meaning that, at times, the vehicle will run 100% on electric power only. In fact, it is capable of traveling up to 25 mph (40 kph) without ever starting the engine.
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Service Tips for a Growing Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Population
Undercover: 10 Tips To Top Alignments
Keep Comebacks Away with these Alignment Tips
Auto Tech Needed in Mount Pleasant, SC
Looking for an automotive (import and domestic) technician for oil changes, tires, brakes, water pumps, starters, alternators, engine diagnostics, etc.
Undercover: Brakes 101
Topics To Cover –
Inspection checklist, Servicing, Rotors and Drums, Linings and Brake Fluid