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Meet Richard Chavarria, October’s Student of the Month!

Tomorrow's Technician

Richard Chavarria is an 11 th grade student at Nature Coast Technical High School in Brooksville, Florida. Whether it’s helping him work on something, doing an oil change or helping him work on one of his old cars, it’s always something I’ve been around and it’s always piqued my interest.

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A Guide to Upselling as After Auto Mechanic School

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For many new mechanics, transitioning from the technical focus of the automotive school to the customer-centric environment of the auto service industry can be daunting. You need to explain the benefits of additional services clearly and understandably to someone who may need to gain your technical background.

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A Day in the Life of an Engine Technician After Auto Mechanic School

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This could range from routine maintenance like oil changes and tune-ups to more complex issues such as engine rebuilds or diagnosing electronic control systems. Each task requires a deep understanding of engine mechanics and the ability to apply diagnostic skills learned in auto mechanic school.

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Pursuing Auto Mechanic Training? Find Out If A Tune-Up Technician Career Be Right For You

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Their day might involve oil changes, brake inspections, tire rotations, and other preventive measures. Maneuvering within confined spaces of a car and maintaining endurance throughout prolonged working hours necessitates technical acumen and notable physical resilience.

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3 Signs You Can Succeed As A Diagnostician After Auto Mechanic School

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Additionally, some Automotive Diagnostic Technicians secure positions within high-performance racing teams or specialized service facilities, such as those primarily focussed on oil changes and related services. Success in this role requires technical understanding and relevant soft skills.

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Timing Chain Systems Need Clean, Quality Oil

Tomorrow's Technician

For example, two oiling issues the Cloyes engineering team has experienced with engines currently on the road are the General Motors (GM) High Feature V6 (HFV6) and the Ford 5.4-liter For the GM HFV6, timing failures led to GM issuing a bulletin on reduced oil change intervals. liter modular V8.

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High School Club for young women get their hands dirty at Girls Auto Clinic

Girls Auto Clinic

The Delcastle Leading Ladies Empowerment Group at Delcaste Technical High School in Wilmington, Delaware, a club focused on empowering young women to pursue their goals, visited Girls Auto Clinic Thursday, March 16, 2023. Patrice led them through an oil change and an under-the-hood inspection on a vehicle.

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