Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

That’s why Vince Dinaya, a student at ATC, enrolled in our auto mechanic program. “I I was working in a mechanic shop already when I got here,” Vince shared. Returning to automotive school can bridge knowledge gaps, giving you a refreshed understanding of traditional mechanics and emerging technologies.

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CATI

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

If you’re enrolled in diesel mechanic training at CATI, you’re preparing for an exciting career in a field with abundant opportunities. Many graduates of diesel mechanic courses enter the workforce as general diesel mechanics, while others specialize in specific vehicles, equipment, or systems.

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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. Contact ATC Montreal for more information.

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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. For some calipers and vehicles, tapered wear is normal. Never take rust or corrosion lightly.

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Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 19, 2024

These professionals assess vehicle damage and provide accurate repair cost estimates. While auto body estimation training generally focuses on passenger vehicles, another specialized field within the industry is Heavy-duty Estimation. Heavy-duty estimation deals with large vehicle systems after auto body estimating training.

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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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CATI

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Transitioning from the controlled environment of a classroom to the bustling setting of a repair shop can be exhilarating and challenging for diesel mechanics. As a diesel mechanic apprentice, gaining a deeper understanding of diesel engine components, electronic systems, and hydraulics is paramount.

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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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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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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The vehicle will also pull to the left. Gauging Your Work When diagnosing a pull due to uneven hydraulic pressure, a pair of brake pressure gauges can come in handy for comparing pressures side to side. They tee into the brake lines and can be used to directly measure hydraulic pressure.

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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 runs on shop air-hydraulic operation, so electrical power is not needed to use the table. With a 3,500-lb. The 3,000-lb.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 20, 2025

Many of the early systems used mechanical ways to manage the distribution of power to the four wheels. 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. So, what happened?

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 22, 2024

It’s always fun to go fast on a motorcycle or powersports vehicle, yet slowing down is equally — if not more — important for safety. Understanding Hydraulic Brakes There are two main braking systems when it comes to motorcycles and powersport vehicles: mechanical braking systems and hydraulic braking systems.

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 27, 2024

A hybrid vehicle is a different animal than many of us are used to seeing. After all, if the engine of a typical vehicle stalled out at a traffic light, the driver of that vehicle would know something was wrong with it. If that same vehicle still drove with the engine off, then that would mean they were probably going down hill.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 9, 2024

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). In cable systems, the preload is provided by the ratchet and pawl.

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Automotive Training Centre

APRIL 17, 2024

However, within this vast field, frame repair presents a unique challenge that demands precision and a deep understanding of a vehicle’s structural integrity. Pulling involves using specialized jigs, clamps, and hydraulic pulling systems to exert controlled force on the bent frame sections.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The AWD vehicle had a 3.0L Code 2A32 (P1014) refers to an eccentric sensor issue Code 2A37 (P1017) also refers to an eccentric sensor issue Code 2A45 (P103A) refers to an actuator motor malfunction The transfer case is a rather unique design in the way that it operates a clutch pack mechanically, not hydraulically, somewhat like a GM.

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A hybrid vehicle is a different animal than many of us are used to seeing. After all, if the engine of a typical vehicle stalled out at a traffic light, the driver of that vehicle would know something was wrong with it. If that same vehicle still drove with the engine off, then that would mean they were probably going down hill.

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Hydraulics Electronics Vehicle Engineering 130

Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Automotive workshops are essential in maintaining and repairing vehicles, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently. A key piece of equipment in any workshop is the automotive lift, a device that raises vehicles off the ground, allowing mechanics to easily access the underside of a car.

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Brake & Front End

JUNE 30, 2023

Look at the procedures in the service information for the proper technique to bleed the power steering system for the vehicle. Conventional power steering racks have a spool valve, which is sensitive to the torque being applied to both the steering wheel and the resistance to the tires under the weight of the vehicle.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 9, 2023

From the letter: “…one way that vehicle manufacturers can comply with the Data Access Law is by providing independent repair facilities wireless access to a vehicle from within close physical proximity to the vehicle, without providing long-range remote access.” They are not told the brakes must use disc brakes or hydraulics.

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Auto Service World

AUGUST 31, 2024

When you think about brake safety, it’s vital to understand that your vehicle’s ability to stop efficiently can mean the difference between a smooth ride and a potential disaster. Importance of Brake Safety Brake safety is paramount for guaranteeing both the reliability and performance of your vehicle.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Essentially for drivers in the UK, the test reassures that road safety and environmental standards concerning vehicles are met. It also entails there are deeper mechanical or environmental issues with the car. Experienced and Qualified Technicians Skilled mechanics are crucial in MOT testing and general repairs of cars.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 2, 2025

Notice a puddle of red fluid under your vehicle ? While it might seem like a minor issue at first, it can make steering your vehicle more difficult and put you in danger on the road. It uses hydraulic pressure to amplify the force you apply to the steering wheel to move the steering rack. Have difficulty steering too?

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The exception to this rule is vehicles with electronic brake distribution. ESC systems add software and sensors like yaw, steering angle and even control of the throttle to keep the vehicle under control. This will release or bleed off the hydraulic pressure that is holding the wheel. ABS is the foundation of the ESC system.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In between, you have a mixture of mechanical and hydraulic components that magnify the leg muscles of the driver. Many import and domestic nameplates use vacuum pumps to power the brake booster on their gas, diesel and even electric-powered vehicles. Most vacuum-boosted vehicles will have a 3.2:1

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 19, 2024

While most late-model passenger vehicles on the road today are equipped with an automatic transmission, there are still some new models available with a stick shift. Different vehicles, different driving styles, but for many drivers today, their understanding of the manual transmission system begins and ends with the clutch pedal.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 19, 2024

While most late-model passenger vehicles on the road today are equipped with an automatic transmission, there are still some new models available with a stick shift. Different vehicles, different driving styles, but for many drivers today, their understanding of the manual transmission system begins and ends with the clutch pedal.

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Brake & Front End

JULY 3, 2024

Most HEV and EV vehicle repairs are not those done to battery packs or electric motors. And if you can’t lift a vehicle without damage, you will not be able to unlock this service opportunity in this growing segment. If a battery pack is impacted or punctured, never guess where or how to pick up a vehicle.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The AWD vehicle had a 3.0L Code 2A32 (P1014) refers to an eccentric sensor issue Code 2A37 (P1017) also refers to an eccentric sensor issue Code 2A45 (P103A) refers to an actuator motor malfunction The transfer case is a rather unique design in the way that it operates a clutch pack mechanically, not hydraulically, somewhat like a GM.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 3, 2024

Most HEV and EV vehicle repairs are not those done to battery packs or electric motors. And if you can’t lift a vehicle without damage, you will not be able to unlock this service opportunity in this growing segment. If a battery pack is impacted or punctured, never guess where or how to pick up a vehicle.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 19, 2024

Most HEV and EV vehicle repairs are not those done to battery packs or electric motors. And if you can’t lift a vehicle without damage, you will not be able to unlock this service opportunity in this growing segment. If a battery pack is impacted or punctured, never guess where or how to pick up a vehicle.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most of these items can be diagnosed and replaced while the transmission is still in the vehicle. Transmission codes and sensor data on late-model vehicles are accessed through the OBD II diagnostic connector and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) diagnostic gateway module. It may be necessary to also check these sensors.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

That’s not to say that these systems are impervious to problems, because we all know that any mechanical system will eventually break down, wear out or fail. In the past 20+ years, 4MATIC has become an option on every vehicle Mercedes-Benz sells. This meant that the floor pan needed to be different on any 4MATIC vehicles.

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Not an option — your vehicle won’t be safe to drive until you resolve the problem. Fluid Leaks Pressing the brake pedal compresses the brake fluid , creating hydraulic pressure in the brake lines. Faulty Master Cylinder The master cylinder is crucial for generating hydraulic pressure. Is the brake pedal sinking to the floor?

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Today’s systems have been refined and can even steer the vehicle independent of the driver. What has changed the most is the connection the electric power steering control module has with the vehicle. The Network The EPS system is part of the Hi-Speed CAN bus on the vehicle. It also works the other way.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Today’s systems have been refined and can even steer the vehicle independent of the driver. What has changed the most is the connection the electric power steering control module has with the vehicle. The Network The EPS system is part of the Hi-Speed CAN bus on the vehicle. It also works the other way.

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