Torque.TV Adds Drag Racing to Its Motorsport Channel Line Up
Torque.TV, the digital television network for motorheads, announced the premiere of Night Under Fire 2007 coverage on its Motorsport channel.
Crossword Puzzle for April 2007
Across 1. New cars’ pre-set option groupings 5. Workbench-mounted grabber 9. Ticket-by-mail device, ____ radar 10. Combination-wrench section (4,3) 11. Alignment-bay adjustment, perhaps (4,3) 12. Write off a ride, slangily 13. Adjust ignition timing, in a way 15. Leakage of gas past piston rings 18. Radiator-hose adjunct 20. See 13-Across clue 23. Fine paint cracks,
Crossword Puzzle for February 2007
Across 1. Unibody-chassis component 5. Spindle synonym, ____ axle 9. See “____ of Dixie” plates in Alabama 10. Post-1977 tire-sizing system (1,6) 11. Steering-linkage component (3,3) 12. Lube again, in a way 14. Word following head or tail 16. Auto-electric switches, some times 19. Items carrying M+S designation 21. They fasten leaf springs to axle
Waiting until TPMS Warning Light Comes on Can Be Dangerous
TPMS should not replace monthly tire pressure checks
Glossary of aftermarket terms
Abrasives: Substances used to wear away a surface by friction. Accessories: Comfort, convenience and safety products not essential to the performance of a vehicle, such as audio, security products, floor mats and seat covers. Additives: Chemicals that are added to the engine, cooling system, air conditioning system or transmission to maintain or enhance performance. Appearance
Trucking Into Performance Mods
When Andre Soto of San Diego, CA, got his 1996 Toyota Tacoma truck during his junior year of high school, he wanted to modify it and add some performance features, but wasn’t really sure how. “I started going to car shows, and all I saw were all Hondas or Acuras,” Soto said. “I then
Passing Inspection
Adapted from Gene Markel’s article in Brake & Front End
Picking up Bad Vibes: Diagnosing a Shake, Rattle & Roll
Adapted from Larry Carley’s Article in Brake & Front End
Tire Talk – Handling the Load Wheel Bearing Diagnosis
Although wheel bearings are often the most neglected part of the vehicle, they nevertheless have a critical job to do, and in most cases, do it very well. Not only are wheel bearings designed to support the weight of the vehicle and allow it to travel over a road with a minimum of rolling friction,
Futurauto – Engine Technology Techs Will See In The Bays
by Ed Sunkin
As you begin your career in the auto service industry, youll find that for the most part, the internal combustion engine (ICE) which has been around for more than 100 years hasnt changed much in theory. However, there have been many internal modifications to the ICEs design that has made it more fuel efficient in recent years, as the world tries to reduce its thirst for oil. To become a knowledgeable diagnostic technician, youll need to become familiar with these technologies and understand how to service them when a problem arises.