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It's not your father's industry anymore. The Rustbelt Mechanic tells what to expect for the expanding automotive industry.

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Ready to plan for phase 2 of your career? The Rustbelt Mechanic talks about becoming a mentor and preparing for growth.

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With all of the technical advancements in cars, can you even consider working under the proverbial shade tree?

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Podcast: T2iQ With The Rustbelt Mechanic - What's Next?

The Rustbelt Mechanic explains what to expect for the automotive industry as we continue to evolve.

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Podcast: T2iQ - Will Yesterday's Technology Exist Tomorrow?

It's not your father's industry anymore. The Rustbelt Mechanic tells what to expect for the expanding automotive industry.

Podcast: T2iQ - Next Steps With The Rustbelt Mechanic

Ready to plan for phase 2 of your career? The Rustbelt Mechanic talks about becoming a mentor and preparing for growth.

GDI Diagnostics and Repair

On-Demand Webinar

Original Air Date: May 19, 2022

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Import Drivability Diagnostics & Tips

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Original Air Date: May 04, 2022

Sponsored By NGK Spark Plugs

TPMS Talk: Fundamentals of Fast and Efficient TPMS Service

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Original Air Date: April 07, 2022

Sponsored By Schrader

ADAS: Diagnosing False Activations and Warnings

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Original Air Date: April 11, 2022

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Domestic Driveability Diagnostics & Tips

Original Air Date: July 21, 2022

On-Demand Webinar

Sponsored By NGK Spark Plugs

Learn how to streamline the diagnostic process for driveability issues. This webinar will help you effectively communicate a vehicle diagnosis to the service advisor. The presentation will provide "real-world" data and cases studies.

This technical topic is geared for the average B+ technician and/or a refresher for the A technician. NGK is dedicated to meeting the learning needs of all skill levels.

Topics include:

Discussing the inputs, processing, and outputs at the core of today's engine management platforms.
Understanding domestic fuel trims versus OBDII generic fuel trims to fast track the diagnostic process to find the root cause of some driveability issues.
Using scan-tool data PID information to its fullest potential. Applying logical methods to streamline the diagnostic process on domestic applications.
Domestic vehicle systems, driveability diagnostic steps, and walking through the scan tool data PIDs to fix the car right the first time.

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Philip Austin, Technical Training Specialist, NGK Spark Plugs
Andrew Markel, Director of Technical Content, ShopOwner

New Variable Valve Timing Course Available On T2U

Learn how VVT works, why it sometimes doesn't and how to service the system. This course is sponsored by Cloyes.

Variable Valve Timing

In this course you will learn about the basic "operations and theory" of variable valve timing (VVT) systems.

Servicing a Tire Assembly

Properly servicing tires and wheels is essential to preventing customer comebacks and maintaining their satisfaction.

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VIDEO: Engineering Explained Tries To Find The Best Brake Pad

Popular YouTube channel Engineering Explained recently partnered with NRS Brakes to find out what are the differences between expensive and cheaper brake pads.

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Popular YouTube channel Engineering Explained recently partnered with NRS Brakes to find out what are the differences between expensive and cheaper brake pads.

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The video compares brake pads ranging from $20 to $90 for the same vehicle. Performance testing included exposure to high temperatures, corrosion testing and shear testing. Other tests were performed on a brake dynamometer to determine which brake pads were the quietest.

Jason Fenske’s goal was to determine if drivers get what they are paying for when they buy a premium or cheap brake pad.

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