Undercover – Understanding Heavy-Duty Undercarriages
Adapted from Carol Birkland’s article in Fleet Equipment
Service Advisor – What does SAE 10W-30 actually mean?
We all know to check the owners manual to find out which weight oil should be used in the engine of a vehicle, and also generally know to only use motor oils with American Petroleum Institute Certification, designated by the starburst displayed clearly on the container, in most vehicles. But what really is the difference
CARS Management Seminars Designed to Lead Attendees to Greater Success
The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) is offering four management seminars selected with shop owners’ financial gain and future success in mind.
ETI Hosts Successful Detroit Tech Week, Welcomes New Board Members
More than 100 Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) members from more than 40 companies flocked to Detroit for this year’s Detroit Tech Week.
Real World – Cruising to a Speed Record
You could say it all began about two years ago with a goal of reaching the Bonneville 200 MPH Club. In the spring semester of 2005 at Utah Valley State College, Orem, UT, I taught a High Performance Engine Rebuilding class and thought that my 1969 Chevrolet El Camino and a land speed record goal
Tech in Training
‘Current Events’ Electrical System Fundamentals Electrical principles, like voltage, amperage and resistance, can be described as cars passing along the roadway. Voltage would be the vehicles speed, amperage would be the number of vehicles on the road at the same time, and resistance would be the potholes in the roads surface. Basically, electricity is a
Badge of Honor – Ethics
Those technicians who hold ASE Certification know what a sense of accomplishment it is to pass their first test. That sense of accomplishment carries through as you grow in your career and achieve Master Technician status. Some go on to master the specialty series and pass the more difficult L-series, but every ASE-Certified technician shares
Real World – Antique Auto Museum at Hershey Profiles Horseless Carriages from the Brass Era
Antique Auto Museum at Hershey Profiles Horseless Carriages from the Brass Era The Antique Auto Museum at Hershey, located in Hershey, PA, is turning back the clock with an exhibition of horseless carriages from the brass era that will run from November 4, 2006 to May 31, 2007. The exhibition will feature a selection of
Undercover – THE DA FRICTION CODE
Adapted from Gene Markel’s ancient writings in Brake & Front End
Real World – Heading into Heavy Duty Opportunities
Thinking about a career in the heavy-duty engine building market? Experts in the industry share their thoughts on opportunities and challenges in this market.