Automotive Training Centre

MAY 16, 2024

Preventive Maintenance and Service Wheels, Tires, Hubs, and Bearings Preventive maintenance traditionally focuses on a vehicle’s mechanical aspects, ensuring everything from the engine to the suspension is in optimal condition. Modern vehicle maintenance ensures protection against hacking after automotive training.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 20, 2025

Chrysler engineers, tired of the constant never-ending cold-shift complaints, specified ATF (automatic transmission fluid) for the manual transmissions, and cold-shift problems declined due to the very thin viscosity of the lube fill. It works fine if adjusted properly and if its properly bled of air in the hydraulics.

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Danny’s Engineportal

JANUARY 4, 2025

Danny's Engineportal So, valve lifters, come in either hydraulic or mechanical (solid). Both, hydraulic and mechanical (solid) valve lifters, have the same job, but do it differently. But, what is the real difference, between them. They both [.] Danny's Engineportal

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 14, 2024

One of the most common customer concerns would be engine oil leaks. We’ll start off by sharing a few tips and tricks to help you in your search, then we’ll look at a few potential leak sources to be on the lookout for when servicing a Mercedes-Benz engine. This is what makes it so difficult to pinpoint the actual leak source.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 20, 2025

We listened to customers and made our existing space-saving lift more versatile by engineering a wider platform that lets operators open vehicle doors wider to make it easier get in and out, says Sean Price, BendPak director of sales operations. It is designed to be ganged together via shared columns to fit more lifts in less space.

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Alex's Autohaus

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Power steering is now offered in a few different ways; hydraulic, electrical, and more recently, drive-by-wire. Types of Power Steering Power steering is either hydraulic, electronic, or electro-hydraulic. The fluid is pressurized by the power steering pump, which runs off the engine.

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Danny’s Engineportal

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Danny's Engineportal (VVT) Variable Valve Timing, is a 2-stage, hydraulically controlled cam phasing system. So, as engine technologies improve and become less expensive, (VVT) variable valve timing, continues to improve performance and economy. Car makers have now [.] Danny's Engineportal

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Eastwood

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In our last installment, we took the engine and transmission out of the Range Rover’s chassis and separated the two. For now, the transmission is sitting on the floor, but we did mount the engine to a proper stand. Over the course of a couple weekends, weve now stripped the engine down to its bare essentials.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 11, 2024

Jason Stott developed his expertise in diesel mechanics and hydraulics under the guidance of his father growing up. Addicted Performance Diesel prioritizes performance and specializes in reinforcing engines and transmissions for both daily use and high-performance racing. Cummins engine under the hood.

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CATI

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This specialization requires expertise in diesel engines, hydraulics, and complex electrical systems. Diesel mechanic training provides a solid foundation for diagnosing diesel engines. Marine diesel mechanics work on boats, ships, and watercraft engines, handling overhauls, propulsion systems, and power generation.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 16, 2024

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. Addicted Performance Diesel prioritizes performance and specializes in reinforcing engines and transmissions for both daily use and high-performance racing.

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GPW Tools

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As part of the Kitchener, Waterloo, and parts of Cambridge community, you understand the significance of reliable heavy-duty engine repairs. We specializing in on-site equipment support and automotive tool service and repairs, we recognize the unique challenges heavy-duty engine repairs pose.

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 15, 2024

However, for the safest brake job with the best performance, it’s always best to use parts from the same manufacturer, like ADVICS, where our brake pads, brake rotors, hydraulics, calipers and brake fluid are designed and manufactured to work together. There are several benefits to both your shop and customer if you follow this advice.

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Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 19, 2024

This includes knowledge of body repair techniques, paint matching, and a basic understanding of vehicle mechanical systems such as engines, transmissions, and suspensions. This specialization requires a more intricate understanding of large vehicle systems and regulatory compliance.

Software 259

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Today, a fender liner can protect the wire harness, modules and the engine. Engine and transmission mounts Under the vehicle, you can inspect the engine and transmission mounts. Some mounts are hydraulic, and you might see an accumulation of dirt around them. Some wheel liners will include the TPMS antenna.

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Hydraulics Engineering Vehicle IT 130

Brake & Front End

MARCH 10, 2025

The torque-vectoring differentials can control the amount of power going to each wheel connected to the axle using hydraulics or electric solenoids. This decoupling of the driveline can reduce rotating mass and load on the engine. It can even do the holy grail of differentials, torque vectoring.

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Danny’s Engineportal

MARCH 6, 2025

Danny's Engineportal Hydraulic valve lifter noise is usually a symptom, that something may be wrong with your engine. So, all engines make some noise, but when you hear an unusual ticking or tapping noise, it usually means [.] Danny's Engineportal

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 9, 2024

Want to know the best thing you can do to keep your timing system and engine operating efficiently? The two most at-risk components are the hydraulic tensioners and VVT cam phasers – both highly dependent on the oil supply. And, with the Ford V8, as the engine ages, reduced oil flow to the cam phasers will impact the timing system.

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 10, 2025

If the wheel binds up with the engine at idle, rev the engine up to 1500-2000 rpm and try again. Doing this will increase the output from the power steering pump, and that added hydraulic pressure should be able to overcome any mechanical binding coming from the steering shaft U-joints.

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Hydraulics Trucking Vehicle Engineering 100

Brake & Front End

JANUARY 20, 2025

The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves. This decoupling of the driveline can reduce rotating mass and load on the engine. These changes helped reduce cost while making the system more reliable. On some vehicles, the driveshaft can be uncoupled from both the transmission and rear/front differential.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 8, 2024

Electric power steering was once a technology found on exotic rear engine supercars. 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. It serves the same function as a spool valve in a hydraulic power steering system.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The first clue of a problem is a belt squeal heard during engine start-up. Watch the belt while the engine is running. Touch With the engine off, find the longest unsupported run of the belt and examine it. The heat is generated by not only the engine, but also by the flexing of the belt as it travels along the pulleys.

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Alex's Autohaus

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The 5-series has retained the level of advanced engineering that you would expect from the Germans over its over half-century of production. Responsible for providing the hydraulic pressure needed to shift gears, a failed pump can cause erratic shiftings, warning lights, or the inability to shift at all.

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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 23, 2024

If a customer comes to you saying they saw fluid leaking from a suspension bushing, it probably means they may have hydraulic bushings on their vehicle. In this video, let’s discuss what hydraulic bushings are and some tips for properly servicing them. However, all bushings eventually wear out over time and need to be replaced.

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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 23, 2024

If a customer comes to you saying they saw fluid leaking from a suspension bushing, it probably means they may have hydraulic bushings on their vehicle. In this video, let’s discuss what hydraulic bushings are and some tips for properly servicing them. However, all bushings eventually wear out over time and need to be replaced.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Rotary, part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG), a Dover company, is expanding its vehicle service offerings with the release of the new LT35A Air-Hydraulic Lifting Table. The LT35A easily lifts EV batteries and other heavy components like engines and transmissions. With a 3,500-lb. The 3,000-lb.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Engineers want to prevent damage to wiring, circuit boards and sensors if something goes wrong that causes a short or open. To avoid damage and possible fires, engineers have devised two strategies that can be called the “immune system” for the electrical system. They test the circuit before an over-current condition occurs.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

When it comes to lifters, there will always be the traditional questions of solid versus hydraulic and flat tappet versus roller. Hydraulic vs. Solid Hydraulic lifters, or hydraulic lash adjusters (HLA) as they’re often called, eliminate noise by maintaining zero lash in the valvetrain.

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Hydraulics Engineering Manufacturing Utilities 130

Brake & Front End

JULY 25, 2024

The concept of using a torque converter, oil pump, planetary gear sets, clutches, bands and a computer-controlled hydraulic valve body to transmit torque and to change gear ratios is relatively simple. The impellor, which is driven by the engine, uses centrifugal force to push oil into the turbine.

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Brake & Front End

MAY 10, 2024

This marked the beginning of his journey with Continental, where he embraced various roles, from tire assembly to logistics and process engineering. Strategic investments, such as the recent hydraulic hose plant in Mexico, highlight Continental’s proactive approach to optimizing distribution strategies and enhancing customer proximity.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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. With an automatic transmission, the engine has to drive a pump and energy is lost in the torque converter and clutch packs. The fluid also acts as a hydraulic fluid.

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Software Check Engine Light Engineering 130

Automotive Training Centre

AUGUST 13, 2024

Her journey from a high school mechanic to a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur inspired her to create a platform that addresses the disparity in how women are treated in the auto industry. Various studies have shown that women are often overcharged for auto repairs, a reality Stefanie aims to change through AutoCate.

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RepairSmith

MARCH 10, 2025

It controls fluid flow for smooth gear shifts and works with solenoids , sensors, and hydraulic circuits to automate shifting. Type of valve body : Your vehicle may have an electronic or hydraulic valve body, which can impact the price. Rough or slow acceleration: The valve body helps with smooth shifting.

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It then covers preventive maintenance and service of wheels, tires, hubs, bearings, and hydraulic brake systems, providing a strong foundation in core automotive skills.

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Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 4, 2024

Topics covered include the basics of the automotive industry, shop safety, preventive maintenance, and the operation and service of critical systems such as hydraulic brakes, suspension, steering, and fuel injection. Hands-on training is where students apply these theories in practical settings under the guidance of experienced instructors.

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Brake & Front End

JUNE 30, 2023

The next step is top off the fluid, start the engine and move the steering lock to lock. One precaution given by many OEMs is to not immediately start the engine and flushing procedure. Instead, GM, for example, recommends turning the steering lock to lock with the engine off. Other OEMs may have similar recommendations.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 11, 2024

The purpose of the clutch is to couple and decouple the engine and transmission. Common Clutch release problems Air in a hydraulic release ­system; A flywheel that has been machined too thin; or A flywheel where the step or cup dimension is out of ­specification. “No release” is probably the most common of all clutch problems.

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