Gonzo’s Toolbox: Taking A Leap Of Faith When Relying On Your Knowledge And Expertise Is The Best Diagnostic Plan
Dealing with unforeseen problems ends up in a never-ending stumbling block of false leads, misguided diagnostics, or, for the lack of better term, a typical “snafu.” There are a lot of situations when the tech just has to trust his own judgment and go with what seems right, rather than what all the information is suggesting. Call it a gut instinct, dumb luck or maybe a professional guess, but that may be all you have to go on.
Gates Corporation Pledges To Fund 10 $1,000 Scholarships For 2013
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee announces that Gates Corporation has pledged to fund 10 $1,000 scholarships for the 2013 GAAS scholarship awards.
Gonzo’s Toolbox: Being A True Professional When Your Knowledge And Expertise Are Victorious Over The Challenges Of The Day
In the automotive repair profession, ASE certifications, manufacturer certifications and years of service are just some of the ways to distinguish one as a pro vs. a parts-swapping technician.
I try to approach each and every job as a professional. This includes detailing my repair work and striving to make each repair as neat and orderly as possible. It doesn’t matter whether the job is for a customer off the street or for another repair shop, it’s important that you do the most professional job possible.
New Digital Marketing Campaign Launched For Castrol EDGE
The makers of Castrol EDGE, the official motor oil sponsor of the NFL, have launched a new marketing campaign to celebrate and promote recent test findings.
New VDO REDI-Sensor Online Quiz Helps Increase Basic TPMS and Tire Safety Knowledge
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of VDO OE-engineered TPMS replacement parts, has just launched a new online quiz to help aftermarket distributors, tire dealers and service providers test their knowledge about TPMS and learn more about applications, benefits and use of tire pressure monitoring systems on today’s passenger cars and light trucks.
Tech Talk: Boosting Your Technical Knowledge on Turbos
Supercharger and turbocharger Q & A with Dave Hobbs,
Delphi Product & Service Solutions service trainer. In addition to his work with Delphi, Dave Hobbs serves as an instructor for Indiana’s Ivy Tech Community College. He is also a frequent speaker at national training seminars, is a qualified hybrid instructor and writes for various industry magazines.
Alignment & Suspension Specs: 2007-2011 Ford Edge/Lincoln MKX
In 2007, Ford introduced the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover vehicles. The vehicles are based on the CD3 platform that is used for the Fusion and other Ford vehicles. FWD and AWD models are on the streets, but the alignment procedures are the same.
ACDelco ‘Knowledge is Power’ Program Helps Connect Independent Service Centers With Female Customers
“Knowledge is Power,” a new ACDelco program, is designed to help independent service centers strengthen their relationships with their female customers by helping women ask the right questions about vehicle care and making them more knowledgeable consumers. ACDelco is offering the program to more than 6,000 independent service facilities nationwide, including members of the ACDelco
iATN Knowledge Base Exceeds Three Million Records
The International Automotive Technicians’ Network (iATN) recently exceeded three million records in its Knowledge Base, a collection of automotive repair databases that contains real world technical information generated by iATN members.
Tech Feature: Brake Job on Ford Edge
The Ford Edge is an SUV based on a the CD3 platform. The brakes on these vehicles are straightforward and do not break any new ground. The brake systems on all variants have disc brakes at all corners. There are no major changes to the brakes system from 2007 to 2009. For the 2008 model year, ABS became a standard feature, as did a direct tire pressure monitoring system. The worst brake component to service is the master cylinder. Getting to the unit requires removal of the trunking for the air intake, battery tray and other components.