Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 12, 2025

Turbine speed is not a PID you will see on your scan tool for a Volkswagen or Audi turbocharged car or truck. Some TFSI turbochargers now have an electronic wastegate that uses a motor to actuate the wastegate. Pressures are monitored electronically or mechanically at both the crankcase and intake.

Engineering

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 17, 2025

A given in the repair industry is that the world of vehicle electronics keeps changing. This is not only apparent in the collision and auto glass industries but also mechanical and trucking/transportation. New electronics are being added to vehicles with every new model year.

Electronics

RepairSmith

JUNE 12, 2025

Service StabiliTrak is an advanced Electronic Stability Control (ESC) used in General Motors vehicles, including Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and trucks. If it detects the truck or car drifting off course, especially on slippery roads, it engages automatic emergency braking and reduces engine power to help regain control.

IT

RepairSmith

JUNE 30, 2025

Your mechanic says it indicates a parking brake malfunction. Malfunctioning electronic control unit (ECU): If the ECU fails due to an electrical issue like low voltage, the electronic parking brake system won’t engage efficiently. You pull into your favorite spot when a warning light with a ‘P’ symbol flashes on your dashboard.

Electronics

RepairSmith

JUNE 9, 2025

For example, replacing the gear box in trucks may take longer and cost more than sedans, as it’s often tucked behind parts like the skid plate or sway bars. Additional repairs: During the repair, a mechanic may discover problems with other steering components, such as the steering column or rack, which can drive up repair costs.

Mechanic

Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2025

Their profound mechanical understanding, borne from extensive skill with every component, enables accurate detection and diagnosis of any anomaly. These automotive virtuosos possess the ability to detect the slightest irregular sound, identifying unknown vibrations imperceptible to untrained senses that could indicate developing issues.

Car

RepairSmith

JULY 15, 2025

Consult a mechanic: Experts at AutoNation Mobile Service can provide the necessary assistance if you’re unsure. If there’s no dipstick, refer to your owner’s manual, as some modern cars use an electronic oil monitor. Synthetic blend oil provides protection against oxidation and better cold-weather performance for light trucks and cars.

Engineering

Jalopnik

JULY 11, 2025

Putting gas in a diesel fuel tank isnt automatically a death knell for your car or truck, but it certainly could be if you start driving. Call a tow truck, because you dont want the car to move another inch under its own power, assuming it even can at this point. Is the car off?

Engineering

RepairSmith

JUNE 30, 2025

This alert could point to issues with your brake booster, 12V battery, or electronic braking system, especially if you drive a hybrid or EV. If your dashboard flashes a “Braking Power Low” warning, it means your vehicle’s braking system isn’t generating enough braking force or electronic assist to function correctly. Don’t ignore it!

Electronics

RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

If you dont feel confident, its best to let a mechanic handle the job. To ensure safety, the mechanic will turn off your engine and wear protective gloves and goggles. In such cases, the headlights or interior lights may dim or flicker, especially when starting the vehicle or using multiple electronics.

Electricity

Jalopnik

JUNE 20, 2025

In fact, its an E46, the companys fourth take on the ever-popular 3 Series and arguably the last one not to be fully Bangled , or overladen with electronics. My trusted mechanic Craigslist Being a 330 means that the engine under the hood is a 3.0-liter Plus, the cars mileage is fairly high, which means lots of wear and tear.

Mechanic

Jalopnik

JUNE 13, 2025

Knowing what the safe speeds are is pretty important, so FAA regulations state that this system should be resistant to lightning and electronic interference. Boeing has a habit of trying to work the refs rather than mechanically solve its problems, and this is right in line with that approach.

Transportation

Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The demand for skilled mechanics continues in an era where technology and automation continue to revolutionize industries. This guide is designed to guide you through the essentials of embarking on a career as a mechanic in 2024, highlighting the skills employers are looking for and how automotive training can set you on the path to success.

Mechanic

Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Heavy-duty truck mechanics industry has witnessed many changes in the last few years. The rise in the demand for skilled mechanics has occurred due to the development in the logistics and transportation sector. People within this sector have to ensure that the trucks are working well and arrive without delay.

Mechanic

Automotive Training Centre

MAY 28, 2024

But behind the scenes, parts drivers ensure mechanics have the parts they need. This allows them to load their vehicles – usually customized vans or trucks – with the parts ordered by repair shops throughout the day. You may have to suggest alternative parts or troubleshoot potential issues from the mechanic’s description.

Automotive

Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the fast-paced world of trucking and logistics, effective communication and organization are vital to ensuring goods reach their destinations safely and on time. One critical tool in achieving this is the truck dispatch log book. Truck dispatch logbooks serve as a reliable source of truth in such situations.

Auto Mechanic Training

CATI

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Transitioning from the controlled environment of a classroom to the bustling setting of a repair shop can be exhilarating and challenging for diesel mechanics. As a diesel mechanic apprentice, gaining a deeper understanding of diesel engine components, electronic systems, and hydraulics is paramount.

Diesel Mechanics

Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 28, 2024

Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your skills, here are four best practices for documentation that every truck dispatcher should know. Internal Teams: Warehouse personnel, mechanics, or other internal departments might require specific documentation for upcoming deliveries or potential delays.

Auto Mechanic Training

Automotive Training Centre

MAY 1, 2024

A heavy duty estimator works primarily in industries involving large vehicles and machinery, such as trucks, buses, and construction equipment. appeared first on Auto Mechanic Training School | Automotive Training Centre. What is a Heavy Duty Estimator? Interested in world-class auto parts courses ?

Insurance

Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Within the transportation industry, dispatchers are as important as the truck drivers themselves in safely delivering goods from one place to another. Transportation dispatchers, also known as trucking dispatchers, use their dispatch training to coordinate the delivery and pick-up of a load of freight.

Transportation

Repair Shop Websites

MARCH 22, 2024

Servicing the San Jose, CA area, this mobile mechanic will show up in a flash to help out you and your vehicle. They have services like Car & Truck Care, Brakes, AC Repair, Electronic Services, Towing, Undercar Services and more! The post ASAP Mobile Mechanics – Fast and reliable mechanics at your service.

Mechanic

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Those cars, trucks and SUVs are still out there, but imagine a future without the collective jingle-jangle of millions of mechanical car keys in our pockets – because it seems we’re moving in that direction at a rapid clip. In this phase, the key fob is – for all intents and purposes – rendering the mechanical key obsolete.

Electronics

Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Nexteer said its EPS systems are currently featured in eight out of 10 full-size trucks in North America and two out of five small cars in Europe. EPS translates data from the vehicle’s electronic control unit (ECU) into precise mechanical steering functions.

Software

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Alejandra’s accomplishments: My passion and determination to grow and learn in the industry have allowed me to advance and be promoted through 5 level positions to become a certified mechanic in my company in under 11 months. WORKING TECHNICIAN Christopher Heil, TA Trucking Service, Tonopah, AZ Who is Christopher?

ASE

Driver's Edge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Selecting the right auto mechanic is crucial for maintaining the health of your vehicle and handling car repairs properly when needed. In this guide, we break down how to choose a professional Dallas auto mechanic who is not only skilled but also reliable and honest. That's why choosing the right auto mechanic is so important.

Mechanic

Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 29, 2023

What Students in Auto Tech Training should Know About The Revolutionary Tank Turn Feature Among the remarkable features of the Mercedes-Benz EQG is the innovative Tank Turn capability, which sets it apart from traditional off-road vehicles, and makes it an interesting car for those in auto mechanic school.

Electricity

Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

That’s not to say that these systems are impervious to problems, because we all know that any mechanical system will eventually break down, wear out or fail. With a proper set of snow tires it was all but unstoppable, and I took a great bit of satisfaction from pulling 4WD trucks out of the ditch after a heavy snowfall.

Electronics

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 2, 2024

On some GM full-sized trucks, you must adjust the shoe-to-drum clearance. This will seat the parking brake cables and allow the auto adjuster in the parking brake mechanism to correctly tension the parking brake cables. Most are applied mechanically by a cable-actuated cam and lever located in the bottom or bottom of the backing plate.

Electronics

Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

On some GM full-sized trucks, you must adjust the shoe-to-drum clearance. This will seat the parking brake cables and allow the auto adjuster in the parking brake mechanism to correctly tension the parking brake cables. Most are applied mechanically by a cable-actuated cam and lever located in the bottom or bottom of the backing plate.

Electronics

Girls Auto Clinic

APRIL 29, 2023

She created the first electronically-operated windshield wipers called the 'Storm Windshield Cleaner' in 1917. Car Heater In 1893, Margaret Wilcox, a female mechanical engineer, invented the first car heater. My Model T Ford and I found ourselves face to face with a truck on the paved highway.

Automotive

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We all have a cache of stories involving weird, wacky and downright strange customer service requests, but the majority of them can be traced back to mechanical failure and/or human error. These little tanks also have a peculiar defense mechanism. When startled, the armadillo jumps up to 3 feet straight up into the air.

Car

Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged. Many of the early systems used electro-mechanical ways to manage the distribution of power to the four wheels. If the car or truck is accelerating hard from a stop, the system will apply the brakes independently to prevent slipping.

Hydraulics

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged. Many of the early systems used electro-mechanical ways to manage the distribution of power to the four wheels. If the car or truck is accelerating hard from a stop, the system will apply the brakes independently to prevent slipping.

Hydraulics

Mechanics Direct

JUNE 5, 2023

It is the sudden and unexpected increase in your car, truck, or SUV’s speed without any command from the driver. Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS): The electronic throttle control system, also known as “ drive-by-wire ,” replaces traditional mechanical linkages with electronic sensors and actuators.

Mechanic

Brake & Front End

AUGUST 27, 2024

The 2012 model year marked the first-time electronic stability control (ESC) became a standard, mandated feature on vehicles sold in America. With changes to the software in the ABS module, stability control could be applied to most cars and trucks. The government calculated that it would cost less than $400 per vehicle.

Electronics

Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 28, 2024

The 2012 model year marked the first year electronic stability control (ESC) became a standard feature in vehicles. With changes to the software in the ABS module, stability control could be applied to most cars and trucks. With changes to the software in the ABS module, stability control could be applied to most cars and trucks.

Vehicle

Repair Shop Websites

JUNE 3, 2024

They specialize in Diesel Engine Repair, AC Repair, Car & Truck Care, Electronic Services, Engine & Transmission, Alignment, Heating and Cooling Services, and Brakes, and their goal is to help you get back on the road as quickly and affordably as possible.

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