Turbo Trouble: How Turbochargers Work
Turbochargers are great for adding power to any gas or diesel-powered engine, but are especially useful in small displacement engines. The boost to airflow that a turbocharger provides increases the breathing efficiency of the engine for more horsepower and torque.
Troup High School Auto Students Prepare For SkillsUSA Contest
Automotive students at Troup High School in LaGrange, GA, are training for the SkillsUSA competition in November.
U of A Foundation Funds 174 2015-2016 Scholarship Awards
Thanks to the generous support of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, 174 students pursuing automotive aftermarket careers will receive scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. “Thanks to the support of the entire industry, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation was able to award more scholarships this year to deserving students pursuing their aftermarket careers,”
Vehicle Safety Feature Study
A new, one-of-its kind study from the University of Iowa found that a majority of drivers expressed uncertainty about how many potentially life-saving vehicle safety technologies work. The survey also showed that 40 percent of drivers report that their vehicles have acted or behaved in unexpected ways.
What You Need To Know About TPMS
What signals from inside the shop can interfere with TPMS signals? What can be reused from a TPMS sensor? Are TPMS sensors able to report on the status of their battery life? Will a tire pressure sensor fit in every wheel? Keep reading to find the answers to these and other TPMS-related questions.
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Announces 2015 Art Fisher Memorial Scholarship Recipients
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation today announced the recipients of the Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships. Three students received $2,500 awards: Salman Mirza of Holly, Mich.: attending Southern Illinois University in automotive technology, College of Applied Sciences and Arts Charles Schifone of Avon, Mass.: attending Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology in the automotive technology program
Seven Students Receive Scholarships Through Memorial, Donation Awards
Thanks to generous memorial and donor awards to the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) and University of the Aftermarket scholarship funds, seven students received scholarships to pursue education and future careers in the automotive aftermarket. “Once again this year, our scholarship applicants were outstanding and showed enthusiasm and passion for the aftermarket career path they
Tech Tip: Mitsubishi TPMS Relearn Procedures
If one or more TPMS sensors have been replaced on most Mitsubishi vehicles, the new ID information has to be input directly into the system.
Online Applications Accepted Now for 2015 GAAS Scholarships
Deadline for 2015 GAAS Scholarship Applications Is March 31, 2015 Applications are now being accepted online for the 2015 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarships, University of the Aftermarket (UAF) Scholarships, and awards from collaborating organizations. Applications are submitted online at the Scholarship website, www.AutomotiveScholarships.com. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 31, 2015. The
NACAT Conference Recap
Rob Thompson, president of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT), provided an overview of the organization’s annual meeting held recently at Greenville Technical College in Greenville, SC. • Approximately 250 attendees and presenters were present at this year’s event. • 144 sessions covering topics from new product information to ways to improve teaching and