Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 30, 2024

Transmission Fluid Hydraulics and Shifting To understand why using the correct transmission fluid is necessary, you first have to know how the transmission fluid flows inside an automatic transmission. This is basic hydraulics. Fluid Paths The journey starts in the pan. After the pump comes a valve or valves that do two things.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

However, for the safest brake job with the best performance, its 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.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 20, 2025

You can now see that his law has everything to do with the theory of hydraulics and certainly modern-day hydraulic braking systems used predominantly across vehicles today. Fundamentally, without a contained path for fluid to travel, we would have no hydraulics. Hard lines are used to run the length of the vehicle.

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Automotive Training Centre

MAY 16, 2024

As the automotive industry evolves, vehicles are no longer simple machines but complex interconnected systems that blend hardware and software. In the ultra-connected landscape, preventive maintenance also includes monitoring the vehicle’s software health.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For example, our Auto Mechanic Training program offers modules on specialized topics like hydraulic brake systems, steering systems, and wheel alignment. Knowledge in these areas is increasingly necessary as vehicles become more sophisticated. My professor, Mark, taught me how to rebuild and dismantle an engine.”

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 20, 2025

Parts that wear out and may have to be replaced include the pressure plate, friction disc, release bearing, pilot bearing or bushing (if used) and components in the clutch linkage (the cable, cable adjuster, or in a hydraulic linkage, the master or slave cylinder). After millions of such cycles, the clutch eventually wears out.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 20, 2025

Many vehicles were no longer equipped with limited slip and Torsen differentials at the axles. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves. If the vehicle is in snow or mud, it can control the traction with the brakes so the differential acts like it is locked. So, what happened?

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Electric power steering (EPS) has become a game-changer in the world of electric vehicles (EVs). Unlike traditional hydraulic power steering systems, EPS utilizes electric motors and electronic control units to assist the driver in steering the vehicle.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 20, 2025

The new BendPak PL-6000DCX builds on the success of the PL-6000DC parking lift with a wider platform that improves access to vehicles parked on the bottom level. Each lift can accommodate two vehicles, including cars, SUVs and light trucks. It is designed to be ganged together via shared columns to fit more lifts in less space.

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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 suspension systems have come a long way since they were first introduced for performance vehicles.

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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. Some high-horsepower front-wheel-drive vehicles have a basic torque-vectoring differential (such as the Ford Fiesta RS) to control torque steer. This works well at low speeds.

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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. On nearly all vehicles, there is a steering column connecting the steering wheel to the wheels themselves using a system called a rack and pinion. Hydraulic steering is not without flaws though.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 15, 2024

Like internal combustion vehicles, many service procedures are identical for EVs and hybrids. With these vehicles, the major aggravation for shops is brake noise and uneven brake pad wear. With these vehicles, the major aggravation for shops is brake noise and uneven brake pad wear. What should you worry about?

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 20, 2025

Springs and levers gave way to flexible cables, and then to early hydraulics where the slave cylinder was mounted close to the bell housing. This shows up as slippage, with engine rpm walking away under acceleration and the forward speed of the vehicle falling off. Anything else is financial suicide and the death by 1,000 cuts.

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 19, 2024

An under-the-vehicle inspection typically involves inspecting the brakes, suspension and tires. But, with modern vehicles, there is a lot more to look at. But, many late-model vehicles use active aero devices to cheat the wind and improve efficiency. Today, a fender liner can protect the wire harness, modules and the engine.

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 10, 2025

They may come into your shop saying that their vehicle doesnt sound right, but they cant give you any more details. So, how do you recognize when a vehicle is exhibiting signs of memory steer, and what can cause it? Or, the vehicle may exhibit a moderate to severe pull in one direction after completing a turn.

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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.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 3, 2025

All of these vehicles have something in common: they can be tough to handle, especially when the weathers bad or the roads are rough. Plus, those larger aftermarket tires can add over 25 pounds of unsprung weight to each corner of the vehicle. Most owners of these vehicles dont know that you can help them out.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 25, 2025

Today, we sneak a peek at two notable military vehicles. On the one hand, we have the Buffalo Mine-Protected Clearance Vehicle (MPCV); on the other, we have the Buffel Armored Personnel Carrier (APC). In and out of the military, the literature on cars is peppered with animal-inspired vehicle names.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 8, 2024

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. The ABS module can also apply the brakes to steer the vehicle.

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Brake & Front End

MAY 9, 2024

Anyone who works on brakes should be familiar with basic hydraulics and the various components that make up the hydraulic portion of the brake system. It converts the force exerted on the brake pedal by the vehicle’s driver into hydraulic pressure to apply the brakes. The cure is to replace the master cylinder.

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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. Once this happens, the bushing will need complete replacement.

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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. Once this happens, the bushing will need complete replacement.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Going this far would be unimaginable for most internal combustion powered vehicles. When you hit the brake pedal on most internal combustion vehicles, hydraulic pressure is generated by the master cylinder and sent to the calipers. The hydraulic pressure causes the calipers to clamp down on the brake pads and rotor.

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A vehicle’s suspension system is crucial, yet often overlooked by many drivers until issues arise. This system not only enhances the handling and safety of the vehicle but also safeguards essential components like brakes, wheels, tires, axles, differentials, and more. Are you looking for a world-class auto mechanic school ?

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Brake & Front End

JULY 15, 2024

It can also help you to recommend a brake repair that returns the vehicle to like-new condition. Every vehicle has a “minimum wear specification” for the brake pads, a number typically between two and three millimeters. Before you throw out the old brake pads or order a new set, take a good look at them.

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CATI

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Many graduates of diesel mechanic courses enter the workforce as general diesel mechanics, while others specialize in specific vehicles, equipment, or systems. This specialization requires expertise in diesel engines, hydraulics, and complex electrical systems. Here are four in-demand specializations to consider.

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Automotive Training Centre

MAY 15, 2024

Electric vehicles (EVs) represent a significant shift in automotive technology, and as a result, automotive school training emphasizes sustainability and innovation. However, like any vehicle, EVs come with their own set of maintenance challenges, especially when it comes to braking systems.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Going this far would be unimaginable for most internal combustion powered vehicles. When you hit the brake pedal on most internal combustion vehicles, hydraulic pressure is generated by the master cylinder and sent to the calipers. The hydraulic pressure causes the calipers to clamp down on the brake pads and rotor.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Going this far would be unimaginable for most internal combustion powered vehicles. When you hit the brake pedal on most internal combustion vehicles, hydraulic pressure is generated by the master cylinder and sent to the calipers. The hydraulic pressure causes the calipers to clamp down on the brake pads and rotor.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 7, 2024

Power steering fluid is hydraulic oil for the most part, with certain additives that are tuned for the automotive applications, but it is hydraulic fluid. What else is hydraulic on the vehicle? What else is hydraulic on the vehicle? The automatic transmission. Is there a service interval for power steering?

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 3, 2024

Power steering fluid is hydraulic oil for the most part, with certain additives that are tuned for the automotive applications, but it is hydraulic fluid. What else is hydraulic on the vehicle? What else is hydraulic on the vehicle? The automatic transmission. Is there a service interval for power steering?

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Brake & Front End

MAY 3, 2024

Power steering fluid is hydraulic oil for the most part, with certain additives that are tuned for the automotive applications, but it is hydraulic fluid. What else is hydraulic on the vehicle? What else is hydraulic on the vehicle? The automatic transmission. Is there a service interval for power steering?

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It can also help you to recommend a brake repair that returns the vehicle to like-new condition. Every vehicle has a minimum wear specification for the brake pads, a number typically between two and three millimeters. Before you throw out the old brake pads or order a new set, take a good look at them.

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Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 4, 2024

Embarking on a career after auto mechanic training is exciting, especially for those with a passion for vehicles and a knack for problem-solving. In the classroom, students learn the foundational theories of automotive mechanics, including various vehicle systems servicing and operation.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 18, 2024

A hybrid vehicle recharges its high voltage battery through the use of regenerative braking. With regenerative braking, instead of just wasting that energy by releasing it into the air, the vehicle takes it and places it in a box in the back of a car to save it as stored energy. Here’s the short answer.

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Alex's Autohaus

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This focus on staying on the forefront of automotive development, as important to the vehicle’s identity as it’s been, brings with it unforeseen production oversights that can come back to haunt owners down the line. Faulty or worn control arms will cause the vehicle to behave unexpectedly over bumps and dips in the road surface.

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