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Advice for Grads of Mechanic Programs Working on Contaminated Brake Fluid Reservoirs

The role that brake fluid plays in the operation of most vehicles is a vital one. Without it, transferring the force applied to the brake pedal into the pressure that…
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A History Lesson for Students in Mechanic Programs: Why the Revolutionary Chrysler Turbine Failed

Have you ever wondered what it might be like if cars were powered by the same technology as jet engines? Well, it did happen. In 1963, Chrysler released 50 prototypes…
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The Damage That Grads of Mechanic Programs See from Driving With the Parking Brake On

It’s a common error that many drivers have committed—turning on the ignition, putting the car in gear, and then driving off without releasing the parking brake. Sometimes called the hand…
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What Students in Auto Repair Programs Should Know About Engine Braking

Did you know that it’s possible to slow down a car without using the brake pedal? Although the process works a little differently in diesel and gasoline-powered cars, the effect…
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Are Charging Times for EVs About to Get Shorter? What Students in Mechanic Programs Need to Know!

One of the overriding issues that has hampered the “mainstreaming” of electric vehicles (EVs) is the charge rate that many of them require. Compared to the handful of minutes needed…
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