Automotive Competition Puts Students’ Knowledge To The Test
Students from Vale and Harper high schools and Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency recently participated in a regional SkillsUSA contest.
2007-2014 Ford Edge Brake Service
Protect the caliper piston and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the bores. Make sure that the caliper guide pin boots are fully seated, or damage to the caliper guide could occur.
Brake Edge Code Updates Explained
Notice anything different about those edge codes on that set of brake pads you just ordered? If you haven’t yet, you will.
Students Get Hands-On Training Through Cutting-Edge Program
Students from three high schools in Oregon recently started an intensive automotive technology course that is being taught by instructors from Clackamas Community College. The classes are being held at the World of Speed Museum in Wilsonville, OR.
Secret Interview Tips To Give You The Edge
Forbes wrote an article a few months back about surprising job interview tips. We whittled it down to three that really hit home and can give you the ultimate edge when it comes time to interview for your dream job.
Future Techs Tested on Automotive Knowledge
Seventeen high school automotive students attending Central Washington automotive programs from Wenatchee to Yakima’s YV-Tech competed in timed events to check power systems, brakes, identify automotive parts and tire rotations. The regional winners of the Central Region contest will advance to the state competition and from there will be given an opportunity to compete on
Service Advisor: ‘Going Over’ the Edge
The Ford Edge is an SUV based on a the CD3 platform. The brakes on these vehicles are pretty straightforward and do not break any “new ground.” But you’ll find there are some helpful tips to servicing these components addressed here.
Report Card: Fueling Your Appetite for Knowledge
In the manual Changes in Gasoline IV, every attempt is made to focus on the auto technician’s areas of interest and to cover current topics. A new chapter on Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) and E85 has been added, as E85 appears to be emerging as the renewable fuel of choice.
The Real World: Testing Your Coolant Knowledge
All types of antifreeze contain corrosion-inhibiting chemicals to protect bare metal surfaces from electrolytic attack. Though automakers disagree on which chemical additives work best in their vehicles, essentially any kind of antifreeze will work in any vehicle. But, how well will it protect the cooling system? And, for how long? And will it void the OEM warranty? These are important questions that need to be answered before choosing an antifreeze for a particular vehicle application.
WIX Filters Shares Filtration Knowledge with NASCAR Technical Institute Instructors
The training session, led by WIX’s Manager of Technical Services and Customer Training, Paul Bandoly, covered the importance of filtration maintenance and service, along with technical information on the composition of multiple types of filters.