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.
2008 North American Car/Truck of the Year Winners Announced
The winners were announced Jan. 14 at a news conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit’s Cobo Center.
Penton’s Ward’s AutoWorld Names 2008 Ten Best Engines
Amid high-profile national debate over automotive fuel-efficiency, these engines reflect the automobile industry’s success at improving fuel economy without compromising performance.
Service Advisor: Time to Make a Tool Decision
Discovering special tools to change timing belts
Trucking Into Performance Mods
When Andre Soto of San Diego, CA, got his 1996 Toyota Tacoma truck during his junior year of high school, he wanted to modify it and add some performance features, but wasn’t really sure how. “I started going to car shows, and all I saw were all Hondas or Acuras,” Soto said. “I then
Getting a Charge out of Electrical Diagnostics
Adapted from Glen Beanard’s article in Underhood Service
On the cover
Nicholas Mendoza, 26 of College Place, WA, is the proud owner of this 2002 hot Honda Civic Si. Mendoza, a manager at Schucks Auto Supply, will be graduating from Automotive Technology in June from Walla Walla Community College (WWCC). “I have been working on import vehicles for quite a few years, and look forward to
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
Tire Talk – Sealing Up Internal Engine Injuries
Adapted from Bob Dowie’s article in ImportCar
Undercover – Taking a Look into Muffler Technology
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Brake & Front End