2010 Manufacturing Mechanic 
Tomorrow's Technician
APRIL 23, 2025
The automotive world continues to evolve and rules concerning emissions and fuel economy are driving manufacturers to develop new or revise existing technologies to improve fuel economy and improve engine performance. Turbo use has shot up from 5% of vehicles in 2010 to close to 50% in 2024, and that number is only going to keep growing.
Brake & Front End
APRIL 23, 2025
The automotive world continues to evolve and rules concerning emissions and fuel economy are driving manufacturers to develop new or revise existing technologies to improve fuel economy and improve engine performance. Turbo use has shot up from 5% of vehicles in 2010 to close to 50% in 2024, and that number is only going to keep growing.
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Brake & Front End
MARCH 24, 2025
There are two questions you must always ask after a manufacturer makes a claim: Compared to what? However, some brake pad manufacturers fail to list the way in which they are being compared. There are several common claims and features that many manufacturers use in their ads and on the side of the box. The reason is twofold.
Tomorrow's Technician
MARCH 6, 2025
BMW and other manufacturers have moved to light-emitting diodes (LED) for forward illumination for humans and cameras. Due to the higher light output, these systems were engineered with beam leveling mechanisms and a way to clean the light to alleviate glare for oncoming drivers. This is not a cataloging error.
Fender Bender
JULY 22, 2025
Coming Full Circle After graduating with his collision refinishing technology and management degree from WyoTech in 2007, Chris went to work for Arlie’s in Marion, Kansas, before taking a job at Vern Winter Body Shop in McPherson, Kansas, in 2010. ” And, adds Kena, they’re a great marketing tool.
Tomorrow's Technician
OCTOBER 30, 2023
There were three different trouble codes that would set, which were manufacturer codes: 2A32, 2A37 and an eccentric 2A45. The gear fits 2004-2010 models, ( Figure 3 ). Only the entire actuator motor assembly is available from BMW, and it’s not cheap (it’s almost a grand).
Tomorrow's Technician
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
There are two questions you must always ask after a manufacturer makes a claim: “Compared to what?” However, some brake pad manufacturers fail to list the way in which they are being compared. There are several common claims and features that many manufacturers use in their ads and on the side of the box. The reason is twofold.
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