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Considering Automotive School? How Hybrid Engines Differ

Automotive Training Centre

But what makes hybrid engines different from their traditional counterparts? What Is a Hybrid Engine? Hybrid engines combine the benefits of internal combustion engines (ICE) and electric motors. There are two main types of hybrid engines: Full Hybrid: These can run solely on electricity, gasoline, or a combination.

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Spring Replacement and Engineering

Tomorrow's Technician

Engineers will use terms like frequency and amplitude to describe spring construction. Springs are an engineering masterpiece on some modern vehicles. Engineers can change the spacing and pitch of the coil to generate different spring rates depending on how compressed the suspension. A springs design is tuned to many factors.

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Inside the Engine Block

Tomorrow's Technician

The engine block is the foundation of the engine. It is the largest, heaviest component, and everything else in the engine is installed in the engine block, such as the crankshaft, rods and pistons. The cylinder block reflects the engine design and number of cylinders. This video is sponsored by the Pronto Network.

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How to Clean an Engine Properly

Tomorrow's Technician

This is a subject many vehicle owners never think about: how clean is my engine? You wash the outside of your car, why not your engine? In reality, it is probably more important to keep your engine clean than the outside of your car. Because of all the fluids under the hood, residue and leaks gather on engine surfaces.

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Protecting Engines from Harmful Deposits

Tomorrow's Technician

Every engine faces the inevitable buildup of sludge, varnish and deposits over time. These pesky buildups can lead to restricted oil passages, overheating, reduced horsepower and ,ultimately, compromised engine protection. Restore and Protect can effectively remove up to 100 percent of engine-killing deposits, according to Valvoline.

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How to do a Cylinder Leak Down Test: Steps to Diagnose Engine Issues

Solera

Diagnosing engine-related issues can prove challenging, as the engine is one of your vehicles most complex and intricate components. To function properly, the engine must maintain pressure within the combustion chamber. Compression tests determine if the engine can produce pressure. What is a Cylinder Leak Down Test?

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Are You Really Changing All the Oil in Your Engine?

Brake & Front End

Learn how oil remains trapped in key engine components during an oil change and why following OEM service procedures ensures accuracy. The post Are You Really Changing All the Oil in Your Engine? Expert Andrew Markel shares tips on using oil extractors and understanding oil capacities for efficient maintenance.