To automotive technicians in training, preventative maintenance like changing your car’s air filter quickly become second nature. Plus, techs with firsthand experience working in a shop quickly learn that for vehicle owners reluctant to bring in their vehicles at regular intervals, the smallest maintenance items can become the biggest problems (see the dangers of forgetting […]
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There’s a lot of engine types and variations out there—diesel, gas, inline, turbo. No matter what engine makes it onto your best of list, just about every motorhead out there can make room for a HEMI. What makes the HEMI such a special engine? Automotive Training Center decided to help you find out. Check out our introductory […]
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DIY auto enthusiasts are certainly no strangers to the performance advantages of aftermarket auto parts, but manufacturer-made parts also bring their own unique benefits. When you start a new project in the shop, do you consider both aftermarket and OEM parts or just automatically go for one over the other? For your next car project, […]
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ATC’s chassis dynamometer is one the main hi-performance testing tools our instructors and students use to measure an engine’s power output. And when that light changes from red to green, you better believe it attracts a crowd of spectators. In the following blog post, we’ll help you get a better feel for the finer points […]
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Interested in amping up the power in your ride’s naturally aspirated engine? Installing a cold air intake system is the simplest, most cost-effective way to increase speed without having to make intricate engine alterations that will have you reaching deep into your wallet. Keep reading to find out how you can increase speed by modifying […]
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The last time you filled up on gas, you may or may not have noticed a warning sticker on the side of the pump that read “Contains Ethanol.” Economically and politically, ethanol in our gas supply has been a controversy for quite some time. Below, we zero in on how ethanol effects your car’s internal […]
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When a driver brings their vehicle to a service center or garage, an automotive technician must inspect it to determine the source of the issue the driver is experiencing. Automotive technician training schools can teach you the skills needed to perform numerous vehicle repairs and modifications. However, many problems that drivers believe are taking place, […]
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You may have noticed that some manufacturers have been advertising the engines in their newer vehicles as extra fuel efficient thanks to direct injection technology. Since using such technology is becoming a standard in the automotive industry, it’s important for aspiring automotive technicians to understand how direct injection technology works. Defining Direct Injection Direct injection […]
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Most drivers think cold weather is the real car battery killer, but what they don’t realize is that the summer heat is really what starts the downfall. Because of the damage heat can do to your battery in the summer, by the time winter comes, your battery could well be on its last legs. Here […]
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The manual vs. automatic debate is an eternal one. With gas mileage being so important today when picking a car, it’s important to understand which type of transmission is better for you and your wallet. Your friends and family are probably steadfast about their own opinions regarding which one is better, so let this […]
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