Hot Shot’s Secret Rebrands Transmission Stiction Eliminator
The new name for the popular transmission additive was selected to better describe the product’s primary consumer benefit.
Ride Of The Week: 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
With the announcement of its 1953 models, Cadillac Motor Division continued to lead the American automobile industry in engine power, since its 1953 V8s developed 210 hp.
New Snap-on Diagnostic Quick Tips Training Videos Added To Website And YouTube Channel
The videos are available at no charge and provide training in an easy to watch format so technicians can use their Snap-on diagnostic tools to address specific problems on a vehicle.
How Does A Dual Clutch Transmission Work?
Dual clutch transmissions are like having two manual transmissions shifting together while being controlled like an automatic transmission. This is the transmission of the future because it is lighter than an automatic and is just as efficient as a manual transmission.
Tracking Down the Coyote: Capturing Ford RestoMod Engine Work
One thing that is becoming popular is known as a “restomod.” This is the art of combining the old with the new. Even though newer body styles are not sought after to restore, the technology is what’s important. When restoring a nostalgic car, things like fuel injection, bigger brakes, independent front suspension, air conditioning and air ride tend to be hot topics. Engines of today outperform their predecessors along with five- and six-speed automatic and manual transmissions. So why not mix the two and have the style of yesterday with the technology of today?
Maintaining Proper Fluid Levels
Several factors are driving modern fluid maintenance services. And these influences will shape the work you perform at a shop or dealership upon graduation. One of the biggest changes over the years is the increase in a vehicle’s service life. Today’s modern vehicle’s service life often extends to well over 200,000 miles and good fluid
2014 MAZDA6 NAMED ‘CAR OF THE YEAR’ BY POPULAR MECHANICS
The completely redesigned 2014 Mazda6 mid-size sedan was today named “Car of the Year” by Popular Mechanics, an award-winning special interest magazine covering the best of today’s technologies and beyond. Combined with SKYACTIV®1 TECHNOLOGY – the umbrella term for a host of performance-oriented, fuel-saving engine, transmission, body and chassis components – this third-generation Mazda6 features even more all-new groundbreaking Mazda-engineered technology.
Ferris State Student Wins Medallion of Excellence in Automobile Technology At the International WorldSkills Competition
Kohlmann was also recently awarded the gold medal and received “best in nation” in Auto Service Technology in November 2012 during the WorldSkills America’s competition in Brazil.
Wisconsin Student to Compete in International WorldSkills Competition in Automobile Technology
The 42nd international event will be held July 2-7, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany.
A2 Test Prep
The purpose of the A2 ASE pre-test training is to focus on the part of the A2 that has the highest failure rate: Diagnostics.