JR Motorsports and American Racing Announce Charity Auction for Signed Dale Earnhardt Jr. Wheels
Be the one to own the only set of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Signature Series wheels personally signed by Dale Jr. for your GM truck/SUV while raising money for the recently launched Dale Jr. Foundation charity.
Mitchell 1 and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Present Technician of the Future Award
Colin N. Hoffard from Willow Street, PA received the Technician of the Future award, sponsored by Mitchell 1 and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), during a ceremony that took place on Nov. 12, 2007 in Scottsdale, AZ.
Management: Trained Techs at Your Service
The issue of the number of technicians needed for our service and repair market is one that generates plenty of discussion. Some in our industry proclaim that there is a technician shortage of approximately 100,000. Others claim the number is closer to 60,000. Others still, will argue that there is no shortage of techs at all.
Automotive Lift Institute Re-Launches Enhanced Website
The Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. (ALI) is proud to announce that the association has redesigned their website. It provides users improved navigation, online purchasing of safety & training materials , and other exciting features for lift purchasers, users code officials and other authorities having jurisdiction.
Tech Tip: Replacing 2WD Front Wheel Speed Sensor on Isuzu Vehicles
If front wheel speed sensor diagnosis leads to replacement of the sensor with a related DTC, do not replace the complete hub assembly. A front wheel speed sensor is available for individual installation. Refer to the following service procedure when performing this repair.
Garage Equipment Supply to Sponsor Austin Dillon with Andy Santerre Motorsports in 2008 Busch East Series
Garage Equipment Supply (GES), a global full service tool and equipment distributor, will be the primary sponsor of Andy Santerre Motorsports’ (ASM) No. 3 Chevrolets driven by Austin Dillon as the third-generation driver competes for rookie of the year honors in the 2008 NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch East Series.
Tech Tip: ATF Seeping from Final Drive Breather
ATF fluid may seep from the final drive breather vent on any Volkswagen model with a four-speed automatic transmission (AG4).
NGK Donates ATV for Children’s Charities at Texas Motor Speedway
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. donated an Arctic Cat ATV 500 to the Texas Motor Speedway’s Children’s Charities fundraiser held on Saturday, November 3, 2007. The ATV was featured in the charity auction and sold to the highest bidder, Annalisa Partanen for $5,500.
Tech Tip: Diagnosing Starting/Charging Systems
How many starters and alternators are replaced unnecessarily every year because of misdiagnosis? Nobody knows for sure, but suppliers of both new and remanufactured rotating electrical parts tell us more than half of their warranty returns have "no fault found" when the parts are examined. Many of these returns are from DIYers who lack diagnostic know-how, but some are from professional technicians who apparently lack the same skills.
Tech Tip: Irregular Engine Snapping Sound
An irregular engine snapping sound may be noticed when the engine is idling in park between idle rpm and 1,400 rpm at normal operating temperature. The sound is on the upper end of the engine (cylinder head) toward the front of the engine or passenger side (right side). The sound is irregular, not periodic or harmonious. The frequency of the sound will increase with rpm. The sound is more of a higher pitch snapping noise, not a low, metallic knock.