VIDEO: Finding Torque Specifications For Fasteners
All fasteners on a vehicle require a specific torque to prevent damage to components, or the fasteners themselves. Andrew Markel explains how to find torque specifications.
VIDEO: Relearning And Recalibrating Common Systems
Andrew Markel shows how a few common systems on late-model vehicles can be relearned or recalibrated.
VIDEO: Modern Wiring Diagrams
Andrew Markel shows how to navigate modern wiring diagrams faster by looking at more than just the wiring.
VIDEO: The Difference Between TSBs, Campaigns And Recalls
Andrew Markel describes the critical difference between TSBs, campaigns and recalls, and how you can use them in your shop.
West-MEC Automotive Technology Program Receives NATEF Accreditation
The Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) automotive technology program has received National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) accreditation.
VIDEO: How To Be A More Successful Service Writer
If you’re a technician or service writer with no experience at the front counter, dealing with customers may not be easy. Jon Nelson presents tips on how to provide customers with great service and find out the problem with their vehicles more easily.
GM Tech Tip: Torque-To-Yield TTY Fastener Use And Reuse
A fastener with a torque + angle specification must be tightened first to the torque part of the specification and then tightened further by the addition of the specified angle. The angle must be applied relative to the mating fastener.
Safari Ltd. Brings Environmental Responsibility To Automotive Repair
In an industry that is not often thought of as environmentally friendly, the owners of Safari Ltd. lead by example. During the past 10 years, Hugh and Kelly Phillips have endeavored to create an environmentally responsible and sustainable automotive repair shop in Grand Junction, CO.
Rebuilding Diesel Tractor/Ag Engines
Rebuilding and remanufacturing tractors engines and ag equipment is still very prevalent.
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