Water Pump Replacement: Nissan VQ-35 Series
At the top of the list of the most difficult water pumps to replace are those found in the Nissan VQ-Series V6 engines.
Measuring Color With A Spectrophotometer
Today’s generation of refinish spectrophotometers are super sensitive, laboratory-quality measuring computers and need to be treated with the respect such high-dollar, high-tech devices require.
ACDelco Scholarship Applications Due July 31
ACDelco reminds students pursuing careers in automotive service to submit their applications for the “100 Years, 100 Futures” scholarship program no later than Sunday, July 31.
Installing Spark Plugs: Avoiding A Misfire
The potential for inadvertently creating a misfire is very real when installing new spark plugs. I say this because I’ve diagnosed many misfires created by greasy fingerprints, broken insulators and incorrect air gaps – all caused by poor installation procedures.
The Science Behind Precious Metal Spark Plugs
The higher melting point of iridium and platinum allows spark plug manufacturers to reduce the diameter of the center electrode. The smaller the diameter of the center electrode, the lower the voltage needed to start the spark. The finer point means that the electrode can absorb heat easier and faster, leading to improved acceleration, fuel consumption and smoother idling.
Engine Coolant Temperature Diagnostics
While old-school cooling system service often focused on coolant leaks and overheating engines, let’s begin thinking “new-school” by looking at modern cooling systems through the eyes of the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
Determining The Right PSI
More than a few of us have spent time looking for the placard with a vehicle’s tire pressure recommendations. And more than a few consumers have looked at their owner’s manual or that elusive placard and wondered why the pressures there are different from the maximum pressure on the tire’s sidewalls.
OCTC ‘Drives’ Students to be the Best
Owensboro, KY, Technical Program Recognized as Seventh-Annual Recipient of National Award for Automotive Education Excellence
Owensboro Community & Technical College Wins 2014 Technical ‘School of the Year’
The Owensboro, KY, Technical Program Recognized as Seventh-Annual Recipient of National Award for Automotive Education Excellence
Northeastern Junior College Student Honored For Academic Performance
Kody Pickering of Sterling, CO, was selected the “NAPA Student of the Month” by the Northeastern Junior College’s automotive technology department.