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Check The Technical Service Bulletins

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of Underhood Service by Kevin Wayne Over the last 28 years of being a technician, I have developed the habit of checking for and reading technical service bulletins at the forefront of the diagnostic process, especially when an unfamiliar vehicle exhibiting blatant or straightforward concerns comes into the shop.

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Schaeffler Announces New Automotive Manufacturing Facility

Tomorrow's Technician

with the addition of a new manufacturing facility focused on producing automotive electric mobility solutions. Schaeffler is investing over $230 million in building a greenfield manufacturing facility, located in Dover, Ohio, as well as future expansions in the state until 2032.

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SKF, Hazet, announce partnership

Auto Service World

SKF and Hazet announced the technical partnership for the independent automotive aftermarket where they will co-develop solutions. Hazet is a manufacturer of hand tools and workshop equipment. Two companies are teaming up to develop needs for automotive shops.

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Wix Filters Names Chapel Hill High School 2023 School of the Year

Tomorrow's Technician

WIX® Filters, a global innovator and manufacturer of filtration products, in conjunction with Tomorrow’s Technician, has selected Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, NC, as the 2023 School of the Year. “We Chapel Hill High School is the 15th recipient of the annual program, which salutes the best technical training schools in the country.

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Auto Body Repair: What is the Appropriate Body Filler?

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of BodyShop Business by the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support Team Cosmetic repair today has many options for repair materials. Body filler manufacturers have many options from general purpose to premium performance products. Let’s look at what different types of body filler are available and their characteristics.

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Code Interpretation Tips for Students in Hybrid Technology Training

Automotive Training Centre

Second Character : Denotes whether its a manufacturer-specific or generic code. Cross-Reference Codes with Manufacturer Resources While generic OBD codes are helpful, many hybrid and electric vehicles use manufacturer-specific codes to identify unique issues. P for powertrain, B for body, etc.).

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Autel and MOTOR TruSpeed: Consistently Effective Repairs

Brake & Front End

TruSpeed also offers manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedules based on mileage and time, technical specifications for different vehicle components, service codes, and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).

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