Contaminated Fuel Can Wreck Havoc On Fuel Delivery Systems
Although cases involving contaminated gasoline are relatively rare nowadays, they still occur. In many cases, the technician has replaced the fuel pump or mass air flow (MAF) sensor to address a P0171/P0174 “lean-condition” DTC with no result. In all likelihood, the technician didn’t consider the possibility that the vehicle’s fuel might be contaminated with E85 gasoline, diesel fuel, stale gasoline, or, to a lesser degree, sugar and water.
Hands-On Curriculum Fuels Auto-Tech Students’ Careers
The Monroe High School automotive tech program recently picked up its second accreditation from the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation.
C.R. Laurence Partners With Auto Glass University For Southwest Workshop
AGU will teach students the fundamentals of working in the automotive glass industry. Classes not only focus on technical training, but also cover best practices, customer service, safety and regulatory compliance. The training is ideal for beginners, current auto glass technicians seeking certification and experienced installers who wish to stay current.
Valley Forge Program Prepares Students To Enter Repair Field
Gary Mitchhart has been teaching the automotive repair program for 10 years at Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights, Ohio. When the students finish the program, they are ASE certified and ready to enter the job market.
Putting The Brakes On Auto Repair Stereotypes
According to a report on KHOU.com, The US Department of Labor predicts massive growth in this industry with as many as 37,000 jobs a year needed to meet demand. Jasmine Storey, a student at Universal Technology Institute in Houston, TX, and several other female techs, will be ready right along with the guys.
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Auto Student Wins Statewide Award
Cecilia Stevens, a student at Mattituck High School in Mattituck, NY, recently won the Vanguard Student Recognition Award presented by the Nontraditional Employment & Training Project at the Center for Women in Government & Civil Society, University at Albany.
Effingham Automotive Students Build Hot Rod
Students at Effingham College and Career Academy in Rincon, GA, are building a hot rod that will bear the school’s colors and logo and will be driven in area parades.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Scholarships Available
The Car Care Council Women;s Board is comprised of auto care professionals dedicated to providing opportunities, education and career leadership to women in the auto care industry.
AkzoNobel Salutes Outstanding Students With Sustainability Challenge Grant
AkzoNobel has announced the six outstanding students in its 2015 Sustainability Challenge Grant program. In its second year, the program awarded $50,000 in grant funding to selected high schools and colleges with collision repair programs to advance continuous improvement and sustainable business principles. The students were nominated by their instructors for exemplifying exceptional leadership, initiative
Identifying TPMS Battery Issues
It doesn’t matter what kind device it’s in, a battery on the verge of death can cause all sorts of weird things to happen. TPMS sensors are no different. All sorts of problems can arise from a dying TPMS sensor battery.
