Crossword Puzzle: August 2008
Across 1. Crankshaft-runout measuring tool (4,9) 8. Unexpected engine stoppage 9. Shifter selection 10. Car-tunes source 11. Alignment-shop measurement (3,2) 13. Interstate-access path 15. Sylvester Stallone’s ’01 racing movie 18. Substance injected into windshield stone chip 20. Carmaker’s
Motor Oil Under the Microscope
Most people think motor oil is only a lubricant that reduces friction and wear inside an engine. But it also helps cool bearings, pistons and other parts, and helps prevent rust and corrosion.
A Neon that Lights Up the Town
A Q & A session with TT cover student Thomas Greathouse
Becoming Attuned to Engine Sounds
When correctly interpreted, engine noise can be a very valuable diagnostic tool.
Report Card: Jet-Setting Across the Country
In a little shop on Pickle Road on the southeastern side of Akron, where, for three decades beginning in the 1950s, racing history was made — or at least built — you’ll find “Turbo” Tim Arfons, 51, assembling, tuning and firing up another of his latest jet propulsion systems
Report Card: Head For the Hills
Student Oliver Taylor likes to spend his free time competing in autocross events in picturesque northern California, as well as driving in the annual Hoopa Hillclimb
Drivers Picked for New Jetta TDI Cup Series
The Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup series is an innovative approach to motorsports – 30 factory-prepared and managed 2009 Jetta TDI clean-diesels will be piloted by talented, up-and-coming drivers, ages 16 to 26
What Dreams May Come
Opinion Piece by Ed Sunkin, editor Tomorrow’s Technician
Chicago Pneumatic Returns to NHRA as Major Sponsor
Continues Partnership with Ringers Gloves, Starts New One with Wyotech
T2/Chicago Pneumatic School of the Year Finalists Narrows
20 School Finalists from Four Regions Move On to Second/Final Round