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.
Web Exclusive: Gearing Up for Timing Belt and Chain Work
The best time for a timing belt or chain to be replaced is before it fails. Technical Editor Larry Carley discusses items to consider when timing belt or chain work arrives in your shop or school in this Web Exclusive article.
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Features NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Video Highlights on Website
The two-minute video, courtesy of NASCAR Performance Network, will be updated the Monday after each race weekend to capture the most memorable events of the race.
Undercover Take II: Becoming Unbalanced
Tricks and Tips to Help You Handle Common Ride Complaints
Undercover: Getting Adjusted — Servicing Brake Self-Adjuster Systems on Classic Vehicles
While the combination of using front disc brakes with rear drum brakes on vehicles had its origins beginning in the 1970s, there are still quite a few of these old braking systems on the road that you might service, especially if you have customers who are classic car buffs. In this article, we’ll take a look at why this brake design was developed, and what to look for when servicing vehicle models from the 20th century.
Real World: Hauling Techs Toward the Heavy-Duty Fleet Industry
Although eclipsed by the shortage of over-the-road drivers, many fleets are still having problems attracting and retaining qualified maintenance technicians. Will you be one of the techs confident enough to enter into this field?
Report Card: Turbo and the Talon
Travis Hurst, an automotive student at Virginia Beach Vo-Tech, is the proud owner of this 1997 Eagle Talon TSI.
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.
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.
Service Advisor: Time to Make a Tool Decision
Discovering special tools to change timing belts