August 2016 Crossword Puzzle
ACROSS 1. Running on with ignition off 6. Engine’s lifeblood 8. API oil classification (pre-’97 engines) (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) 9. Bolt ____, wheel selection criteria 10. Alignment rack measurement (3, 2) 11. Wheels on tech’s creeper 12. Boring hand tools 14. Major truck tire retreader since 1957 18. Radar-gun target 20. Palindromic disc-brake
Diagnosing Flood-Damaged Vehicles
While minor flooding at intersections often doesn’t cause many problems other than rusted brakes, major flooding can damage most of the mechanical and electrical components found in the engine and passenger compartments.
Ride Of The Week: 1981 Audi Quattro 2.2L Rally Car
The Audi Quattro is the car that brought four-wheel drive into the motoring mainstream.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Names Scholarship Winners
Each recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship to help offset the expense of attending a college, university or trade school of their choice. The program has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships since its inception.
University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Announces 135 Scholarship Recipients
Scholarships totaling $175,000 have been awarded to students working either to become a mechanical, collision or heavy duty repair professional or who are pursuing a business or engineering degree that will lead to a career in the automotive aftermarket.
Automotive Fuel Pump Returns Stink. Literally
The same aroma of fuel that gets our adrenaline pumping at the local race track gives us a distinctly different feeling when we smell it at the front counter.
Serpentine Belts: Inspecting And Replacing
A technician’s senses are often the most valuable tools in helping assess what repair or replacement parts are needed on a given job. Specifically, the ability to visually inspect parts for wear and tear to know when it’s time for replacement is the calling card of any successful technician. But when it comes to modern serpentine belts, you can’t trust your eyes anymore to tell you when it’s time for a new belt.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Garage Gurus Technical Education Platform Earns CASE Reaccreditation
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ technical education platform for technicians and other front-line professionals in the North American auto care industry, has been reaccredited to Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE) standards by the Automotive Training Managers Council (ATMC) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Subaru Pulse-Width Modulated Fuel Pumps
Many technicians aren’t familiar with PWM fuel pumps because they’re generally very reliable. But now that many import vehicles equipped with PWM fuel pumps are rolling up the miles, it’s time to turn the page from diagnosing two-line and single-line mechanically pressure-regulated fuel pumps to diagnosing electronically controlled PWM fuel pumps.
Pinpointing Needed Disc Brake Service
During the road test, listen for noises and note any pedal pulsation or vehicle pulling when applying the brakes. Noises can indicate brake pad problems, pedal pulsation from rotor damage, and pulling due to uneven brake application, which can be caused by a number of things.
