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Nominate Your School For School of The Year Today!

Tomorrow's Technician

Together with title sponsor WIX Filters and O’Reilly Auto Parts, Tomorrow’s Technician is accepting initial nominations now – entering your favorite automotive technical training program has never been easier! Just fill out the simple online form and click submit.

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4 Specializations to Consider After Diesel Mechanic Training

CATI

This specialization requires expertise in diesel engines, hydraulics, and complex electrical systems. This hands-on, outdoors-oriented specialization is ideal for those who enjoy varied environments and technical challenges. Here are four in-demand specializations to consider.

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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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The Latest on Lifters

Tomorrow's Technician

When it comes to lifters, there will always be the traditional questions of solid versus hydraulic and flat tappet versus roller. Some of the answers may remain the same, but advancements in lifter and manufacturing technology, as well as modern testing and research is constantly evolving to make these components better.

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TIA Releases 2025 Training Schedule

Tire Review Magazine

The schedule offers a mix of technical and leadership-focused classes to enhance safety, knowledge, and skills across the tire industry, TIA said. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) guidelines. Key Dates and Locations for CTS Instructor 400 Level Classes: April 15-18 : Brooksville, FL May 13-16 : Youngstown, OH Sept.

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TIA Releases 2025 Training Schedule

Tire Review Magazine

The schedule offers a mix of technical and leadership-focused classes to enhance safety, knowledge, and skills across the tire industry, TIA said. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) guidelines. Key Dates and Locations for CTS Instructor 400 Level Classes: April 15-18 : Brooksville, FL May 13-16 : Youngstown, OH Sept.

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Clutch System Components

Brake & Front End

Most later-model vehicles with a manual transmission use a hydraulicsystem consisting of the clutch master cylinder, hydraulic hoses, the concentric slave cylinder and the concentric slave cylinder bearing to actuate the clutch. The disc is clamped between the clutch and flywheel and is splined to the transmission input shaft.