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.

Engineering 130

Engineering Mechanic Manufacturing Education 130

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.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Mechanic Engineering Vehicle 130

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.

Engineering 100

Engineering Mechanic Manufacturing Education 100

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.

Management 130

Management Engineering Manufacturing Vehicle 130

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).

Check Engine Light 189

Check Engine Light Hydraulics Engineering Software 189

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.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Mechanic Engineering Vehicle 130

Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 6, 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).

Check Engine Light 130

Check Engine Light Hydraulics Engineering Software 130