Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Some cars and trucks have a powered rear hatch or trunk that opens with the touch of a button. If the hydraulic power lift struts are weak or leaking, it could cause similar symptoms. Here are two tips you can use behind the counter if you get a shop struggling with these systems.

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Brake & Front End

AUGUST 8, 2024

It could be a Chevy pickup truck with active dampeners and air ride or a Mercedes S-Class with ABC hydraulic dampeners. These systems include hydraulic, magnetic and air-ride systems. The torsion bar is controlled by hydraulic pressure using a hydraulic servomechanism. Second, it must measure body movement.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2024

The Advanced Earthmover Tire Service 200 level class offers specialized training in service truck operation, equipment lifting, hydraulic tool operation, and more. The Advanced Farm Tire Service training focuses on service truck operation, equipment lifting, and hydraulic tool operation. Key dates and locations for Adv.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 19, 2024

Over the next few decades, many ideas and applications were used by both militaries and truck/automotive manufacturers. Today there are traditional air systems as well as air-over-magnetic and air-over-hydraulic. Way back in 1901, a patent was applied for to level a bicycle suspension with the use of air. These systems vary greatly.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2024

The Advanced Earthmover Tire Service 200 level class offers specialized training in service truck operation, equipment lifting, hydraulic tool operation, and more. The Advanced Farm Tire Service training focuses on service truck operation, equipment lifting, and hydraulic tool operation. Key dates and locations for Adv.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Part of the MANN+HUMMEL family of brands, WIX’s product line includes oil, air, cabin interior, fuel, coolant, transmission and hydraulic filters for automobiles, trucks, off-road equipment and manufacturing applications. Click Here To Nominate Your School Now! “I’m The post Nominate Your School For School of The Year Today!

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Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

First, it must hold the vehicle on an incline and second, stop it within a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes fail. For certain full-sized trucks, first, adjust the shoe-to-drum clearance. These brakes have to reliably hold a vehicle on an incline and serve as a crucial backup if the hydraulic brakes fail.

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Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

First, it must hold the vehicle on an incline and second, stop it within a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes fail. For certain full-sized trucks, first, adjust the shoe-to-drum clearance. These brakes have to reliably hold a vehicle on an incline and serve as a crucial backup if the hydraulic brakes fail.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 12, 2023

At the master cylinder on some vehicles, there might be a quick-take-up valve in the replenish port to hydraulically pull the caliper piston back from the rotor. Dodge uses a similar design on its full-sized trucks that has clips on to the ears of the pad. This abutment clip has a metal finger that pushes the pad away from the rotor.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 10, 2023

At the master cylinder on some vehicles, there might be a quick-take-up valve in the replenish port to hydraulically pull the caliper piston back from the rotor. Dodge uses a similar design on its full-sized trucks that has clips on to the ears of the pad. This abutment clip has a metal finger that pushes the pad away from the rotor.

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 26, 2024

My car was probably just ahead of its time because, nowadays, lots of cars and trucks are built to do this on purpose, all in the name of saving fuel. You might have guessed from the earlier description that they pack a bit of a hydraulic punch. I didn’t really know why — it just happened sometimes.

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CATI

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This specialization requires expertise in diesel engines, hydraulics, and complex electrical systems. This specialization requires familiarity with diesel engines and hydraulic systems that power agricultural equipment. Here are four in-demand specializations to consider.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves. If the car or truck is accelerating hard from a stop, the system will apply the brakes independently to prevent slipping. Many AWD systems came onto the market in the 1990s.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves. If the car or truck is accelerating hard from a stop, the system will apply the brakes independently to prevent slipping. Many AWD systems came onto the market in the 1990s.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With a proper set of snow tires it was all but unstoppable, and I took a great bit of satisfaction from pulling 4WD trucks out of the ditch after a heavy snowfall. The hydraulic control module on a 4MATIC has at least 12 valves. History 4MATIC, as we know it, came on the market with the 1998 model year on the E-Class and M-Class SUV.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Part of the MANN+HUMMEL family of brands, WIX’s product line includes oil, air, cabin interior, fuel, coolant, transmission and hydraulic filters for automobiles, trucks, off-road equipment and manufacturing applications. The winner will be selected from the four finalists and announced near the end of January 2025. “I’m

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2025

Each lift accommodates two vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and trucks. Technical Benefits of the PL-6000DCX Parking Lift The PL-6000DCX uses an overhead power unit and a direct-drive hydraulic cylinder. Operators can connect multiple lifts via shared columns to maximize parking space for dealerships, shops, and car collectors.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Whether your workshop services cars, trucks, or motorcycles, there are lifts available to meet your needs. Whether your workshop services cars, trucks, or motorcycles, there are lifts available to meet your needs. This leads to higher revenue for the workshop, as more jobs can be completed in less time.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

With the classroom space, service trucks and equipment on-site, we can deliver a hands-on experience that improves technician performance after the class. TIA said its Advanced FTS Training program provides technicians with hands-on instruction and classroom knowledge of the farm tire industry.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2025

Each lift accommodates two vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and trucks. Technical Benefits of the PL-6000DCX Parking Lift The PL-6000DCX uses an overhead power unit and a direct-drive hydraulic cylinder. Operators can connect multiple lifts via shared columns to maximize parking space for dealerships, shops, and car collectors.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Whether you’re servicing a pickup truck with active dampeners and air ride or a luxury sedan with hydraulic dampeners, these systems have faced their fair share of criticism from technicians over the years. Active shocks and struts can change compression and rebound on the fly using hydraulic, magnetic, or air-ride systems.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The 16AP Series and 20AP Series offer several patented features aimed at enhancing technician safety and productivity when working on vehicles ranging from passenger cars to medium-duty trucks, BendPak said. Dual-drive hydraulic cylinders ensure smooth operation and a higher lift compared to similar products. capacities. BendPak said.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The 16AP Series and 20AP Series incorporate patented features designed to enhance safety and productivity for technicians working on vehicles ranging from passenger cars to medium-duty trucks. Technical Specifications Dual-drive hydraulic cylinders ensure smooth operation and higher lift heights than comparable models.

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AutoSuccess

AUGUST 19, 2024

Ask the technician who was struck hard by a truck when a front swing arm let loose, dropping the front end on his shoulder. I find loose nuts, loose anchor nuts and hydraulic fluid leaks. On older units, I’ll find frayed cables, broken bolts on swing arms, lift stops that are not working, and hydraulic leaks.”

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The NAPA Network

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

19 Gates Hydraulics Chevrolet Silverado RST led 187 of the 200 laps and swapped the lead twice in the final five laps to secure his fourth victory of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) season. Eckes and the Gates Hydraulics team were the class of the field from beginning to end on Friday. The driver of the No.

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The NAPA Network

JUNE 3, 2024

19 Gates Hydraulics Chevrolet Silverado RST led for the 12th-straight race this season and delivered a 53-point performance, tied for the most of all drivers in the field. Eckes now holds a 31-point advantage in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) standings after 12 races with four remaining in the regular season.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

They can raise most passenger vehicles and light trucks nearly 6 feet and they fold flat when not in use. It also features an electric/hydraulic power system, a single operator stand to release the pneumatic safety locks from a safe distance, locks that disengage when the lift lowers automatically and multiple locking positions.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

They can raise most passenger vehicles and light trucks nearly six feet, so techs can easily access all critical undercarriage areas without having to stoop or crawl across the floor. A maintenance-free electric/hydraulic power system ensures dependability, with all operator controls conveniently located within close reach.

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Eastwood

JANUARY 1, 2025

Perhaps a new tool chest or a hydraulic lift. You ride home in a tow truck? Well, its that time of year again. The first day of the new year is always filled with hope and optimism. A fresh start. A clean slate. What better time to set new goals and make new plans for a better future? Maybe its a welder, or new air compressor.

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Tire Review Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2024

Bendpak said the 12APX Series is built to handle internal combustion and electric cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and other vehicles. According to BendPak, these arms can reach the OEM-recommended lift points on a wider range of vehicles, from small cars to light trucks and other commercial vehicles. as high as 82.5 according to BendPak.

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Tire Review Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2024

Bendpak said the 12APX Series is built to handle internal combustion and electric cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and other vehicles. According to BendPak, these arms can reach the OEM-recommended lift points on a wider range of vehicles, from small cars to light trucks and other commercial vehicles. as high as 82.5 according to BendPak.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 30, 2023

What was once a solution for small cars has turned into a “go to” steering assist for trucks, large sedans and EVs. It serves the same function as a spool valve in a hydraulic power steering system. Electric power steering (EPS) has been around for more than 20 years. The technology has made stop/start, hybrids and ADAS possible.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 26, 2023

What was once a solution for small cars has turned into a “go to” steering assist for trucks, large sedans and EVs. It serves the same function as a spool valve in a hydraulic power steering system. Electric power steering (EPS) has been around for more than 20 years. The technology has made stop/start, hybrids and ADAS possible.

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The NAPA Network

APRIL 15, 2024

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.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Second, it must be able to stop a vehicle under a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes have failed. On some GM full-sized trucks, you must adjust the shoe-to-drum clearance. The parking or emergency brake has to perform two distinct jobs. First, it must be able to hold the vehicle on an incline.

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Second, it must be able to stop a vehicle under a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes have failed. On some GM full-sized trucks, you must adjust the shoe-to-drum clearance. The parking or emergency brake has to perform two distinct jobs. First, it must be able to hold the vehicle on an incline.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 8, 2023

With a rated capacity of 6,000 pounds, the commercial-grade PL-6000DC can be installed in a typical 8-foot parking space and accommodates a wide range of vehicles, including SUVs, light trucks, sedans and sports cars. It offers a great combination for both long-term and short-term parking. Plus, it’s easy and economical to operate.”

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