autoevolution

APRIL 11, 2025

The owner of a 1997 Ford F-150 takes the old truck to a mechanic. The mechanic tries to figure out what is wrong but refuses to touch the transmission, and he's got a solid reason to do it. It was his grandfather's Ford, and he wants to bring it back to its former glory, regardless of how much it costs.

Mechanic

Automotive Training Centre

AUGUST 8, 2025

If you’re pursuing auto mechanic training , now is the time to learn how e-fuels may reshape your future career. That means cars, trucks, and even aircraft already on the road can use e-fuels with little to no modification. And many classic cars, heavy-duty trucks, and aviation vehicles simply aren’t ready to go fully electric.

Auto Mechanic Training

The Mechanic Doctor

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics Purchasing a truck means a long-term commitment. Truck ownership entails sundry bills, which is why one has to look at the cost implication of ownership to ascertain the price tags of the specific truck.

Trucking

Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers reported that the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Volkswagen successfully demonstrated the first-ever 270-kilowatt (kW) wireless power transfer system, opening the door to EV charging without the need for physical cables.

Electric Vehicles

Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 1, 2025

If you have a diesel truck, you’re probably pretty familiar with smoke. Any way you look at it, a diesel truck emitting black smoke is not getting optimal efficiency, and is leaving power and fuel mileage on the table. This is a mechanical problem because engine oil isn’t supposed to be getting into areas where it can be burned.

Engineering

Auto Service World

JANUARY 7, 2025

Drivers should also ensure they are not too reliant on autonomous driving systems as these can be hacked, leading to an increase in the already high numbers of vehicular accidents with trucks , other cars, and pedestrians.

Car

autoevolution

APRIL 3, 2025

The Ford Motor Company has produced quite a few large trucks and sport utility vehicles with misaligned engine cup plugs for model years 2024 and 2025. According to the Dearborn-based automaker, certain trucks and utilities optioned with the 3.5-liter The list continues with the mechanic. liter EcoBoost V6 are under recall.

Trucking

Brake & Front End

JANUARY 20, 2025

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged and could not be disengaged by the driver. Many of the early systems used mechanical ways to manage the distribution of power to the four wheels. Most of these systems are designed to be transparent to the driver.

Manufacturing

Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 24, 2025

If youre of a certain age and, as a shop owner, you probably know what I mean youre constantly amazed by how much longer cars and trucks last than they used to. Before 1985, most cars and trucks on the road had carburetors, externally mounted fuel pumps and one or two blends of gasoline. Today, vehicles are lasting longer than ever.

Trucking

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 27, 2025

The screw mechanism enables precise adjustment. To pick up trucks, vans and other full-frame vehicles, youll need frame cradle adapters. Spacers, often called truck adapters or pins, can be stacked to raise the height of the screw pad or frame cradle adapter. As the name implies, this type of adapter cradles a frame rail.

Vehicle

Brake & Front End

JANUARY 27, 2025

The screw mechanism enables precise adjustment. To pick up trucks, vans and other full-frame vehicles, youll need frame cradle adapters. Spacers, often called truck adapters or pins, can be stacked to raise the height of the screw pad or frame cradle adapter. As the name implies, this type of adapter cradles a frame rail.

Vehicle

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 6, 2025

The current generation of the Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC system is mechanically bulletproof. There two transfer case options on 4MATIC M-Class trucks. In the past 20 years, 4MATIC has become an option on every vehicle Mercedes-Benz sells. The transfer case needs the correct fluid for the clutches and planetary gears to work.

Electronics

Shop Marketing Pros

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Think of it like this: youre no longer just a mechanic. On social media, they showcase their expertise with before-and-after videos of full truck repair kits, or ReKits, and behind-the-scenes employee profiles, giving customers a deeper connection to the team behind the service.

Auto Repair Shop

Scotty's Automotive Services

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Have the Alternator Checked: Once you have safely reached a repair shop or called a tow truck, have the alternator checked by a professional mechanic. Avoid Jumpstarting: Jumpstarting a car with a failed alternator may provide a temporary solution but can damage the alternator and other electrical components.

Check Engine Light

Brake & Front End

MARCH 27, 2025

Surge brakes are a mechanical system which allows the forward momentum of the trailer and cargo to compress a master cylinder which is built into the trailer tongue. This means that the controller is able to control the brakes on the trailer independently from the truck.

Electronics

RepairSmith

JULY 1, 2025

This blog covers everything you need to know about truck fleet maintenance in Dallas — services, maintenance schedules, costs, and benefits. This Article Contains: How Often Should You Schedule Maintenance for Fleet Trucks in Dallas? What Does Fleet Truck Maintenance in Dallas Cost? Heavy-duty trucks incur costs between $0.12

Trucking

CATI

AUGUST 7, 2025

What Technicians Will Need to Learn As hydrogen vehicles become more mainstream, skilled auto mechanics must evolve their toolkits. Heavy-duty truck manufacturers and public transit systems are also investing in fuel cell fleets, which means more automotive training grads will be hired to service these vehicles.

Service Technicians

Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 6, 2025

Turbine speed is not a PID you will see on your scan tool for a Volkswagen or Audi turbocharged car or truck. Pressures are monitored electronically or mechanically at both the crankcase and intake. However, many of the PIDs are dependent on how fast the turbocharger’s compressor and turbine are turning.

Engineering

RepairSmith

MARCH 10, 2025

The mechanic has to disassemble radiator hoses, clamps, and other components, increasing service time and labor costs. Transmission coolers are meant to last the lifetime of your truck or car. In either case, its best to call a mechanic to handle the task and avoid damaging the transmission. The good news?

Mechanic

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

TIA said these updates are meant to keep pace with technological advancements with vehicles and shop tools, and address the evolution of passenger, SUV, and light truck tire servicing methods. We help you decide between a maintenance issue, a main condition, a mechanical condition or a manufacturing condition.

Automotive

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

TIA said these updates are meant to keep pace with technological advancements with vehicles and shop tools, and address the evolution of passenger, SUV, and light truck tire servicing methods. We help you decide between a maintenance issue, a main condition, a mechanical condition or a manufacturing condition.

Automotive

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 9, 2025

which translates to roughly seven million of these aluminum trucks on the road today. There is a great opportunity to repair these trucks, yet because they’re aluminum, many shops shy away from anything more than fender replacement. In 2015, Ford introduced its all-aluminum body F-150 pickup. It boils down to proper tools and training.

Body Repair

Brake & Front End

MARCH 10, 2025

Next, lets talk about solid front axles which are found in heavy-duty trucks. If youre working on a truck with a solid front axle, and you want to pinpoint the source of a wandering steering complaint, lift the truck, and remove the front wheels. Tips & Tricks Here are a few tricks to add to your toolbox.

Hydraulics

DRIVE

MARCH 24, 2025

A Business Born from Experience and Community Need S&K Truck Repair & Wash, located in Wagner, South Dakota, is owned and operated by Steven and Kasi Fousek. Plus the essential truck repair services that are needed. Kasi and Steven Fousek Stevens expertise in truck repair and maintenance comes from a lifetime of experience.

Trucking

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. Pressures are monitored electronically or mechanically at both the crankcase and intake. However, many of the PIDs are dependent on how fast the turbocharger’s compressor and turbine are turning.

Engineering

RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The fourth-generation Chevrolet Silverado, introduced in 2019 and still in-production, has been one of the best-selling trucks in the country, and it’s easy to see why. Despite these improvements, owners and mechanics have identified a number of common issues on the Chevrolet Silverado 4th Generation. Diesel-Specific Issues (3.0L

Check Engine Light

RepairSmith

APRIL 8, 2025

Factors Affecting the Cost The final price for a wheel hub replacement depends on: Vehicle type: Wheel hubs for SUVs and trucks cost more than for sedans due to their larger size and heavier components. Experienced mechanics generally finish the job quicker and save you money. This includes: Parts: around $340 Labor: $170 to $305 B.

Mechanic

Auto Service World

MAY 6, 2025

Rising Star of the Year: OK Tire Grande Prairie, Alta.

Trucking

Dent Mechanic Group

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Such damage can force cars and trucks out of commission, leading to inefficiency and lost profits. Why choose Dent Mechanic Group? When you choose Dent Mechanic Group to repair your hail-damaged vehicles, youre not choosing any regular auto shop; youre choosing a partner that acts as an extension of your team whenever hail strikes.

Vehicle

autoevolution

JULY 18, 2025

A mechanic bought a 23-year-old Dodge Ram truck, trading in a perfectly running car he had fixed. Now, he has tons of work to do on this vehicle, too. A blown valve seal, a tick, and a leak are the issues he has to deal with. At least, he won't need to pay for the man-hours.

Mechanic

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 21, 2025

And then I’ll usually get a job, which can either be anything from like a new vehicle prep that comes off the truck. So I’m actually going to Virginia Tech after high school to be a mechanical engineer, and I hope to join their formula, SAE team, where they build formula cars and stuff like that.

Oil Change

AutoShopOwner

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

With a limited number of vehicle brands to learn, it didn’t take long to become proficient in all areas of automotive repair, from engine mechanical, drivetrain, electrical, steering, suspension, and all other systems. The Big Three, as they were once known, dominated the roadways in those days. That was back then.

Auto Repair Shop

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 11, 2025

The majority of cars and trucks on the road come standard with open differentials, due to the additional cost of limited slip. Traditional differentials, even limited slip, were mechanical devices. Limited slip differentials have always been an option, just not standard. There was no external control of how they operated.

Electronics

Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 11, 2025

Before 1985, most cars and trucks on the road had carburetors, externally mounted fuel pumps and one or two blends of gasoline. Now, 97% of cars and trucks are fuel injected, the fuel pump is located inside the gas tank (specially constructed hoses are built for in-tank applications) and todays varied fuel blends include aggressive chemicals.

Trucking

Auto Service World

JULY 28, 2025

BendPak has introduced the HD-9EWT, a new four-post lift designed to handle wide-body pickup trucks, SUVs, off-road vehicles, and cars. The lift features multi-level locking positions for comfortable working heights, an electric-hydraulic power system for smooth operation, and a backup locking mechanism for added safety.

Vehicle

Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

One for internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks and SUVs and another for electric and plug-in hybrid models. That led to Pirelli developing an entirely new mold-closing mechanism internally, which plant workers lovingly nicknamed the Mega Mech. The tire comes in two versions. But, we got there.

Trucking

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 30, 2025

Driver Michael Scafuto and co-driver Corey Monroe competed in their 1300 horsepower 4WD Trophy truck and secured first place in the Unlimited 4WD Trophy Truck class. Team Real Racing maintained a consistent pace to preserve the truck. They addressed past mechanical issues and adjusted their strategy to match the course.

Trucking