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What to Know when Servicing Your Transmission

Oct 12, 2016 | Blogs, Transmission and Drivetrain

There are many important things to consider when servicing the transmission fluid on your vehicle. Proper transmission maintenance is critical for keeping your vehicle in good shape for many years. There are two basic methods for changing the fluid, and the best one...

What Is Lurking In Your Fuel Tank?

Oct 7, 2016 | Blogs, Powertrain Management

The unseen danger within a fuel system is corrosion until its too late. This article highlights many of the items that need to be a part of your maintenance schedule. “It all starts when a technician notices a few drips of fuel coming from a vehicle’s tank....

3 Types Of Brake Pads

Sep 26, 2016 | Blogs, Brakes and Traction Control

Three categories of replacement brake pads exist to choose from when repairing the brake system on a vehicle. The object of brake pads is to create a mechanical connection between the brake system and the drivetrain. By using hydraulic force originating at the brake...

Owensboro Community & Technical College Visit

Sep 22, 2016 | Blogs, Video

Technician.Academy started our 2016 Fall Tour on September 15 at Owensboro Community & Technical College in Owensboro, KY.

What Does an Orifice Tube Do in an A/C System?

Sep 20, 2016 | Blogs, Heating and Air Conditioning

An orifice tube is similar to an expansion valve, with both performing an important function in a vehicle’s A/C system. The valve helps control the flow of refrigerant through the evaporator, which is the main cooling component of the system. An expansion valve...

Importance of Octane

Sep 19, 2016 | Blogs, General Interest, Powertrain Management

While Octane ratings specifically refer to the quality of gasoline, many consumers do not know what they mean, how they affect their vehicles, or how they are calculated. As an automotive technician, you have heard of them, but you may be unaware of some of these...