Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Universal Technical Institute , the transportation, skilled trades, and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. “As the number of battery electric and electric vehicles on the road increases, so does the need for technicians trained to work on these complex cars and trucks.

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As a result, some manufacturers will flat-out say they can’t be reused. Other manufacturers will specify that the fastener should be measured before being reused. Some tool trucks have a torque wrench tester that can help spot a torque wrench that is malfunctioning. So, how do you determine if your torque wrench is accurate?

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 25, 2024

These previous bans left the brake industry scrambling for alternatives, and caused truck trailers to become unstable under braking. Manufacturers, distributors and shops have until 2025 to sell off existing inventory that does not comply with the new regulations.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Courtesy of Tire Review by Yanick Leduc Picture this: Mark, an experienced tire service technician, is on the phone with a technical support representative from his TPMS supplier, inquiring why his new sensors don’t seem to work properly with the 2019 Silverado he’s servicing. Tech support: “Is it a Silverado LD or the custom version?”

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The schedule offers a mix of technical and leadership-focused classes to enhance safety, knowledge, and skills across the tire industry, TIA said. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) guidelines. Key Dates and Locations for CTS Instructor 400 Level Classes: April 15-18 : Brooksville, FL May 13-16 : Youngstown, OH Sept.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The schedule offers a mix of technical and leadership-focused classes to enhance safety, knowledge, and skills across the tire industry, TIA said. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) guidelines. Key Dates and Locations for CTS Instructor 400 Level Classes: April 15-18 : Brooksville, FL May 13-16 : Youngstown, OH Sept.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 17, 2025

This is not only apparent in the collision and auto glass industries but also mechanical and trucking/transportation. What I can do is offer you some insight into what companies today are doing and what it will take to enter the market from a technical perspective. New electronics are being added to vehicles with every new model year.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 25, 2024

These previous bans left the brake industry scrambling for alternatives, and caused truck trailers to become unstable under braking. Manufacturers, distributors and shops have until 2025 to sell off existing inventory that does not comply with the new regulations.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 9, 2024

Cloyes technical experts will tell everyone they can to not listen to the computer, be proactive, and change oil on a HFV6 engine every 5,000 miles. Consider the Ford Modular V8 that is used in the Ford Expedition as well as the E and F 150, 250, and 350 vans and trucks. This represents many work vehicles that cannot afford downtime.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The event also included a trade show, where manufacturers and suppliers showcased the latest products and networked with peers. Kevin Rohlwing, TIA chief technical officer; and Thomas G. Rohlwing hosted this panel, where Pearson and Formanek each discussed five things that help service trucks and five things that don’t.

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Eastwood

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Spray-on bed liner is an amazingly durable material designed to protect truck beds from the abuse of hauling rough cargo. Spray-on liner was originally intended to protect truck beds from damage Reasons You MIGHT NOT Choose Bed Liner Irreversible (or Nearly So)- Bed liner is extremely difficult to remove once applied.

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Brake & Front End

JUNE 17, 2024

In addition, he highlights other resources available on the TrakMotive website, including tech bulletins, installation tips and ways to contact the technical team. Cornejo advises installers to use the VIN decoder on the TrakMotive website to ensure the correct axle is selected for each vehicle. For more information, visit trakmotive.com.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 23, 2025

The 2025 Miami E-Prix, held at the iconic Homestead-Miami Speedway, featured a mix of high-speed oval racing and technical dogleg sections that kept drivers and onlookers like on the edge of their seats. Why Hankook Doubled Down on Its Dedicated EV Tire Sickels: Some manufacturers have moved away from dedicated EV tires.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 23, 2025

The 2025 Miami E-Prix, held at the iconic Homestead-Miami Speedway, featured a mix of high-speed oval racing and technical dogleg sections that kept drivers and onlookers like on the edge of their seats. Why Hankook Doubled Down on Its Dedicated EV Tire Sickels: Some manufacturers have moved away from dedicated EV tires.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Major tire manufacturers are prominently displaying EV logos on tires that they claim are EV-compatible. While many manufacturers already produce EV-compatible tires, not all are marketing them the same. While many manufacturers already produce EV-compatible tires, not all are marketing them the same.

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Eastwood

APRIL 4, 2025

One such system is the Multi Mount line from vise manufacturer Yost. A bumper-mounted vise, for instance, virtually converts a trucks rear bumper into a workbench. Once mounted to a base, these tools can then be inserted into universal receivers installed on free-standing posts, workbenches, or even vehicle trailer hitches.

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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. Many AWD systems came onto the market in the 1990s.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Major tire manufacturers are prominently displaying EV logos on tires that they claim are EV-compatible. While many manufacturers already produce EV-compatible tires, not all are marketing them the same. While many manufacturers already produce EV-compatible tires, not all are marketing them the same.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Panelists include Dennis Flanery, sales manager Americas, ATEQ TPMS Tools; Scot Holloway, CEO, Bartec TPMS; and Yanick Leduc, global technical training team lead, Schrader TPMS Solutions. Truck Tires at 10: Service Truck Driver Safety,” 10:00 a.m. – Truck Tires at 10: Total Truck Tire Repair with TRMG,” 10:00 a.m. –

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Panelists include Dennis Flanery, sales manager Americas, ATEQ TPMS Tools; Scot Holloway, CEO, Bartec TPMS; and Yanick Leduc, global technical training team lead, Schrader TPMS Solutions. Truck Tires at 10: Service Truck Driver Safety,” 10:00 a.m. – Truck Tires at 10: Total Truck Tire Repair with TRMG,” 10:00 a.m. –

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Toyo Tires has introduced the Open Country A/T III EV, an EV-specific, all-terrain replacement tire developed for the EV truck and SUV segment. Designed and manufactured in the U.S., “At the onset of this development, our goal was to support EV truck and SUV customers with a bespoke version of the Open Country A/T III.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 23, 2025

The fact that there are torque specs at all is a clear indication that the auto manufacturers want you to follow them. Therefore, the technically correct answer is that you should use a torque wrench to tighten oil drain plugs. You can find handy charts listing oil drain plug torque specs for most cars built between 1992 and 2011.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Automakers continue to diversify their compact and mid-size four-wheel drive off-road capable SUVs and trucks. According to Ben Anderson, senior manager of light truck and offroad categories for Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels , one of the main trends affecting overlanding is the types of trucks, CUVs and SUVs being produced by OEMs.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Automakers continue to diversify their compact and mid-size four-wheel drive off-road capable SUVs and trucks. According to Ben Anderson, senior manager of light truck and offroad categories for Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels , one of the main trends affecting overlanding is the types of trucks, CUVs and SUVs being produced by OEMs.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The event also included a trade show displaying manufacturers and suppliers who showcased their latest products and networked with peers. Kevin Rohlwing, TIA chief technical officer, introduced the panel for the tire chain selection and maintenance session. The team showed how to put chains on a Komatsu service truck.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2024

Scott Holub, manager of OTR technical services for BKT, said that successful dealers are those who stock tires at their locations, so they are able to respond to customer needs quickly. Dealers tend to stock tires from such manufacturers that can offer up a full product line. Go watch their operators in action.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2024

Scott Holub, manager of OTR technical services for BKT, said that successful dealers are those who stock tires at their locations, so they are able to respond to customer needs quickly. Dealers tend to stock tires from such manufacturers that can offer up a full product line. Go watch their operators in action.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Having strong casing durability is important for integrity of the casing and the tire performing under tough conditions,” said Scott Holub, manager of OTR technical services for BKT. Those unseen technological advances are helping us manufacture tires that can handle heavier loads, longer cycles and 24-hour shifts.”

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Having strong casing durability is important for integrity of the casing and the tire performing under tough conditions,” said Scott Holub, manager of OTR technical services for BKT. Those unseen technological advances are helping us manufacture tires that can handle heavier loads, longer cycles and 24-hour shifts.”

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The event also included a trade show displaying manufacturers and suppliers who showcased their latest products and networked with peers. Kevin Rohlwing, TIA chief technical officer, introduced the panel for the tire chain selection and maintenance session. The team showed how to put chains on a Komatsu service truck.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Earlier this summer, Sailun Tire released the TerraMax RT tire, intended for customers with trucks, Jeeps and SUVs looking for both a quiet ride on the highway and off-roading capabilities. To be honest, the tread design was designed based on technical know-how and aesthetics, and the quiet came with that.

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RepairSmith

MAY 28, 2025

Spring quality: You can consider aftermarket or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) springs for your car. It has a manufacturing defect. You should avoid a DIY coil spring replacement , as its a labor-intensive and highly technical repair. The variable-rate coil springs are more expensive because of their complex design.

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RepairSmith

MAY 29, 2024

Its other benefits include: Extended brake pad lifespan Fewer brake repair issues Smooth, efficient braking performance Less noise and vibration But if your rotors tick the following two points, it’s best to get a brake rotor replacement: The rotor thickness is less than the minimum required by the rotor manufacturer (0.906 inches).

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Eastwood

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In time, virtually every car manufacturer was represented by an affinity group; even Yugo owners have a club ! But these can also include off-roading clubs who take in 4x4s and trucks of all kinds – stock or modified – for the purpose of hitting the trails. These ranged from local driving clubs to national racing organizations.

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Driver's Edge

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In looking at our first example, the letter ‘P’ means that it is a passenger car tire, specifically for cars, minivans, SUVs, and some light-duty pickup trucks. With our other example, the ‘LT’ indicates that it is a light truck tire. The code will indicate the manufacturer, the specific plant it was manufactured at, and the size.

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Driver's Edge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

When researching potential options, make sure to ask about their credentials, such as Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications or manufacturer-specific training. They should be willing to explain the issues in a way you can understand without using technical jargon.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 16, 2025

However, when you compare a typical car crash with a semi-truck accident, the differences quickly become clear in terms of severity and legal complexity. Semi-truck accidents are an entirely different beast. The Size and Force of Impact One of the most obvious differences is physical: semi-trucks are massive.

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