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VW Four Motion

Tomorrow's Technician

Most of the drivers who own a Volkswagen car or truck with a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) will not know they have a dual-clutch transmission connected to the engine. LUBRICATING HYDRAULIC FLUID Instead of a linkage connected to a shifter, the shift forks are actuated by hydraulic solenoids.

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Triple-Turbo 6.4L Cummins Super Stock Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

Jason Stott developed his expertise in diesel mechanics and hydraulics under the guidance of his father growing up. Following high school, his passion for truck pulling led him to explore opportunities to cover the costs associated with competitions and truck maintenance.

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Triple-Turbo 6.4L Cummins Super Stock Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

This article is courtesy of Engine Builder by Evan Laux Jason Stott developed his expertise in diesel mechanics and hydraulics under the guidance of his father growing up. Following high school, his passion for truck pulling led him to explore opportunities to cover the costs associated with competitions and truck maintenance.

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Electric Power Steering Evolution

Tomorrow's Technician

In the late 1980s, many cars now had wide front tires and it was difficult to route hydraulic lines from the engine bay to the front of the vehicle and the rack. Many of the first systems were electro-hydraulic with a electric motor powering a hydraulic pump. This technology eventually made its way to cars and even trucks.

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Timing Chain Systems Need Clean, Quality Oil

Tomorrow's Technician

The two most at-risk components are the hydraulic tensioners and VVT cam phasers – both highly dependent on the oil supply. The engine is designed with three hydraulic tensioners as well as four VVT cam phaser and solenoid units, all of which are highly dependent on oil. Most important, though, is that debris will clog oil ports.

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Eckes Regains Points Lead with Top-Five Finish at Darlington

The NAPA Network

Christian Eckes reclaimed the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series points lead with a steady fourth-place result at Darlington Raceway on Friday night. 19 Gates Hydraulics Chevrolet Silverado RST captured his fourth consecutive top-five finish to lead the championship standings for the second time this season. The driver of the No.

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Eckes Takes Points Lead with Top-Five Performance in Texas

The NAPA Network

Christian Eckes took the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series points lead on Friday night with a stout fourth-place performance at Texas Motor Speedway. 19 Gates Hydraulics Chevrolet Silverado RST captured his third top-five finish of the season and scored 50 points on the night, the second-most of all drivers in the field. It is what it is.