Tire Review Magazine

JULY 2, 2025

Founded in Garner, Iowa in 1990, Stellar Industries has grown into a global manufacturer of mechanic trucks, cranes, hooklifts, trailers, tire manipulators, and service truck accessories. company to produce a domestically manufactured hydraulic hooklift. Global Reach, Local Commitment The U.S.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Automotive Tire Technician Training and Development Automotive Tire Service (ATS) The ATS program focuses on passenger and light truck tire service, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and professional-grade techniques. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) guidelines. 5-8 : Seattle, WA Sept. 23-26 : Columbus, OH Oct.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Automotive Tire Technician Training and Development Automotive Tire Service (ATS) The ATS program focuses on passenger and light truck tire service, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and professional-grade techniques. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) guidelines. 5-8 : Seattle, WA Sept. 23-26 : Columbus, OH Oct.

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Retail Hydraulics Trucking Technical 52

RepairSmith

JUNE 26, 2025

Gasoline and diesel truck repair : General services like oil changes , engine diagnostics, fuel system repairs, and emissions checks ensure your gasoline and diesel trucks stay in top shape. Hydraulic system fixes: Fleet maintenance services can address hydraulic failures that affect liftgates, dump beds, or other essential equipment.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2024

Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) guidelines, the program equips professionals with advanced skills, TIA said. The Advanced Earthmover Tire Service 200 level class offers specialized training in service truck operation, equipment lifting, hydraulic tool operation, and more. Key dates and locations for CTS Inst.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 19, 2024

Over the next few decades, many ideas and applications were used by both militaries and truck/automotive manufacturers. Today there are traditional air systems as well as air-over-magnetic and air-over-hydraulic. Be sure to follow manufacturer’s procedures for servicing these systems or selling them to your repairer customer.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2024

Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) guidelines, the program equips professionals with advanced skills, TIA said. The Advanced Earthmover Tire Service 200 level class offers specialized training in service truck operation, equipment lifting, hydraulic tool operation, and more. Key dates and locations for CTS Inst.

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Retail Hydraulics Trucking Manufacturing 90

RepairSmith

JUNE 26, 2025

Liftgate and cargo system repairs: Helps maintain hydraulic or mechanical liftgates, cargo locks, rollers, and rear doors. This helps improve oversight and efficiency in light-duty as well as heavy-duty trucks. For instance, regular upkeep can boost resale value, whether it’s a heavy-duty or light-duty truck.

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Transmission Repair Trucking Preventative Maintenance Vehicle 52

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 21, 2024

WIX designs, manufactures and distributes products for automotive, diesel, agricultural, industrial and specialty filter markets. About WIX Filters ® Since 1939, WIX Filters ® has been an innovator in filtration products.

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Media Hydraulics Automobile Manufacturing 100

Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves.

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Hydraulics Manufacturing Vehicle Trucking 130

Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 12, 2023

At the master cylinder on some vehicles, there might be a quick-take-up valve in the replenish port to hydraulically pull the caliper piston back from the rotor. Dodge uses a similar design on its full-sized trucks that has clips on to the ears of the pad. This abutment clip has a metal finger that pushes the pad away from the rotor.

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Hydraulics Electronics Vehicle Engineering 130

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 10, 2023

At the master cylinder on some vehicles, there might be a quick-take-up valve in the replenish port to hydraulically pull the caliper piston back from the rotor. Dodge uses a similar design on its full-sized trucks that has clips on to the ears of the pad. This abutment clip has a metal finger that pushes the pad away from the rotor.

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Hydraulics Electronics Vehicle Engineering 130

RepairSmith

APRIL 18, 2025

Meanwhile, trucks and commercial vehicles use heavy-duty suspensions to handle more load and wear, making their replacement parts and labor costs pricier. Parts quality: OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) alternatives are usually more expensive than aftermarket parts but offer better quality and durability.

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RepairSmith

JUNE 25, 2025

Lift gate repair and welding: Fleet auto repair technicians can handle lift gate repair and welding to ensure hydraulic or mechanical lift gates function reliably. Semi- truck repair : Maintenance providers offer comprehensive mechanical services for semi-trucks, covering everything from engine repair to brake and steering system checks.

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Collision Repair Management Preventative Maintenance Brake Repair 52

Jalopnik

JUNE 12, 2025

While each produces an additional 1,950 pounds of thrust, the hydraulically actuated nozzles serve a more crucial purpose of providing the pilot roll control while hovering. Rolls-Royce was nationalized because its turbine manufacturing capacity for aircraft, maritime vessels and heavy industry was deemed essential for national defense.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

According to the company, all AP Pro Series lifts include an air-electric workstation, multiple sets of adapters, and adapter storage racks to service a wide range of cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. The patented triple-telescoping nested swing arms retract and extend, reaching manufacturer-recommended lift points on more vehicles.

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Electricity Hydraulics Manufacturing Trucking 52

AutoSuccess

AUGUST 19, 2024

Ask the technician who was struck hard by a truck when a front swing arm let loose, dropping the front end on his shoulder. I find loose nuts, loose anchor nuts and hydraulic fluid leaks. On older units, I’ll find frayed cables, broken bolts on swing arms, lift stops that are not working, and hydraulic leaks.”

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RepairSmith

MAY 28, 2024

Brake Fluid Replacement Frequency : Every 3 years or 50,000 miles, depending on manufacturer recommendations. Purpose : Fresh brake fluid maintains proper hydraulic pressure in the braking system, ensuring responsive and effective braking, while also ensuring fluid is topped-off.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Second, it must be able to stop a vehicle under a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes have failed. On some GM full-sized trucks, you must adjust the shoe-to-drum clearance. But, some manufacturers specify the use of a drum diameter gauge to set the proper gap between the drum and shoe.

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Electronics Mechanic Vehicle Hydraulics 100

Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Second, it must be able to stop a vehicle under a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes have failed. On some GM full-sized trucks, you must adjust the shoe-to-drum clearance. But, some manufacturers specify the use of a drum diameter gauge to set the proper gap between the drum and shoe.

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Electronics Mechanic Vehicle Hydraulics 100

AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Each AP Pro Series lift comes well-equipped with an air-electric workstation, multiple sets of adapters and adapter storage racks to service a wide range of cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. The frame cradle pads are used when lifting heavy vehicles like trucks and SUVs by the frame.

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Car Electricity Hydraulics Trucking 52

Hollenshades Auto Service

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The alignment angles of a car or truck do not just change randomly for no reason. Loads in the rear of a car or truck can cause changes to caster and camber. The alignment angles defined by a vehicle manufacturer are usually tuned for a specific ride height. Late-model vehicles also may use hydraulic bushings.

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Hydraulics Trucking Auto Repair Services Vehicle 40

RepairSmith

AUGUST 23, 2024

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vs. aftermarket parts: OEM pumps are durable and made of superior-quality material compared to aftermarket parts, so they cost more. New vs. refurbished pump : A new power steering pump is costlier than a rebuilt pump. While rebuilt pumps are affordable, they usually have a shorter lifespan.

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Tire Rotations Oil Change Mechanic Hydraulics 52

Brake & Front End

JANUARY 20, 2025

The synchronizer rings were brass or bronze, the cars and trucks shifted around 3,000 rpm and we had 3- and 4-speed transmissions. Ninety-weight did not like cold weather and generated multiple complaints to the manufacturer due to cold-shift problems. There was a time when virtually all stick transmissions ran on 90w gear oil.

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Hollenshades Auto Service

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Steering Linkages RACK AND PINION: With the exception of some trucks and large vans, most vehicle steering systems are rack and pinion. As the shock absorber compresses or expands, a piston inside moves through oil or hydraulic fluid. The other linkage systems include parallelogram, cross-steer, and Haltenberger.

Car 52

Car Vehicle Auto Repair Engineering 52

Brake & Front End

AUGUST 8, 2024

It could be a Chevy pickup truck with active dampeners and air ride or a Mercedes S-Class with ABC hydraulic dampeners. These systems include hydraulic, magnetic and air-ride systems. The torsion bar is controlled by hydraulic pressure using a hydraulic servomechanism.

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Hydraulics Electronics Vehicle Electricity 130