Crossword Puzzle: September 2010
Across 1. Getaway-car driver’s Ford 4. GMC vehicles 9. Specific ____, 8-Down device reading 10. OPEC-oil description 11. Stereo’s CD-retrieval button 12. Tachometer’s warning mark 13. Precision measuring instruments 18. Automatic-transmission action 20. Wheel-nut description, perhaps 22. "Not Street ____," racing-parts description 23. "If I Had a Million Dollars" car 24. 2010 Mazda RX-8 engine
Undercover: Taking a ‘Brake’ To Examine Master Cylinders
Although modern master cylinders are reliable, they do require periodic inspection.
UTI’s Tom Varrone Named 2010 Educator of the Year
Varrone who leads the BMW Service Technician Education Program (STEP) and the BMW FastTrack program at the Universal Technical Institute, Phoenix campus, received the Mitchell 1-sponsored award at the NACAT conference.
Staying Active with Vehicle Electronics Technology
Tomorrow’s Smart Cars Will Bring Challenges for Technicians
Under the Hood: Plugging Away with Diesel Service
Understanding VW Glow Plug Diagnostics
Service Advisor: Giving the Sway Bar a Tune Up
Unless the chassis anti-roll bar — also called the sway bar or stabilizer — is making noise, it tends to be missed when the suspension is serviced. Here’s how to provide a proper undercar inspection to the Sway Bar components.
NAPA AUTO PARTS Spotlights Key Brake-Related Warning Signs, Encourages Preventive Maintenance
In an effort to keep drivers protected and save them money, NAPA’s 2009 Technician of the Year, Jack Gregory, offers advice on what those warning signs mean and why you should pay attention to them.
Undercover: Sensing Dangers: Safety System Diagnostics
How Wheel Speed Sensors Play a Vital Role in Safety System Activation.
Tool Rules: Scanning the Market for Diagnostic Equipment
One thing you can always count on in the automotive repair business is that diagnostic equipment is constantly changing. It must to keep pace with changing automotive technology. So the latest crop of scan tools and code readers have more features, more capabilities and give you more bang for your buck than ever before.
AAA Releases its Top Picks for New Vehicle Technology
Nation’s largest auto club highlights new vehicle features that improve safety, enhance convenience and are just plain cool.