Check Out The April Issue Of Tomorrow’s Technician
The digital version of the Tomorrow’s Technician April issue is now available online. Check out the issue to read more about our trip to the Brevard Public Schools Car Show, how spark plugs work and more!
Driveshaft FAQs
Let’s take a look at some of the frequently asked questions about driveshafts.
Pothole Season: Tires And More Are At Risk
Drivers in the U.S. will spend at least $3 billion every year because of car damage caused by crumbling roadways, depending on the severity of the winter season, according to a recent AAA survey. And the cost of replacing flat tires and bent wheel rims is only part of the mix.
Undercar Service Guide: Toyota Tacoma, Tundra And Sequoia
While the parts of the Toyota Tundra, Tacoma and Sequoia are not interchangeable, these trucks share a lot of the same problems when it comes to the suspension, brakes and even the frame.
Six Tools For Servicing Serpentine Belts
Servicing the serpentine belt on some vehicles is a tough task. Without the right tools it is almost impossible. Here are six tools to make your next belt replacement more productive.
Why Auto Technology? New Experiences Every Day
After visiting the Museum of American Speed, second-year Southwestern Community College student, Dawn Roach, offers insight into why studying automotive technology was the right fit for her future.
Shocks, Struts And Tires: What Is The Wear Connection?
The role of ride control and tires becomes even more critical on vehicles equipped with ABS, traction control and stability control systems. As in an emergency lane-change situation, the driver can now steer under panic braking. This means that weight transfer and vehicle pitch can be even more extreme.
Tips For Maintaining Commercial Tires This Winter
Tire inspection should begin with tread depth measurements across the complete tread surface. It is best to measure tread depth in two locations, usually 180 degrees apart.
Tire & Wheel Service Equipment: Where The Rubber Meets The Road
Tire and wheel service covers a range of items that provide opportunities for shops to enhance their profitability. These include wheel alignment, tire mounting, balancing, rotation and inspection, and flat repair.
Matching The Components To The Application: Ride Control System Protocol
A shock absorber is designed to dampen oscillations in leaf or coil springs by enclosing a piston and rod assembly inside a cylinder filled with oil. The shell or casing generally mounts on the axle or control arm while the piston rod assembly mounts to the frame.
