Apr 27, 2018 | Blogs, Powertrain Management, Shop Management
Changing seasons seem to always bring about fluctuations in fuel mileage for gasoline powered vehicles. While variations in ambient temperature may result in a slight difference in fuel mileage, changes in fuel composition between winter and summer blends is the key contributing factor. These different blends are also the reason that fuel prices always seem to go up in the warmer, summer months – and you thought fuel companies were just greedier during vacation season.
Apr 18, 2018 | Blogs, Education, Featured Article, General Interest
Technician.Academy recently had the opportunity to present fuel systems training to the automotive students of West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) in Paducah, Kentucky.
Mar 19, 2018 | Blogs, Education, Featured Article, General Interest
I was reminded of the following article that a friend of mine, Rick Escalambre, wrote several years ago. I think it still holds true today. As you read this, remember some of the numbers have changed, but I believe the overall context is still prevalent today.
Mar 14, 2018 | Blogs, Bruce McDowell - Author, Education, Featured Article, General Interest, Service Advisor's Desk, Shop Management
How you answer the phone is extremely important especially to a customer that has just experienced a vehicle failure. Bruce provides some great guidelines on how to answer the phone.
Feb 19, 2018 | Blogs, Engine, Cooling and Exhaust, Featured Article, General Interest, Starting and Charging
Owners of the 2012 Chevy Caprice have complained about a belt squeal noise and/or crankshaft balancer wobble.
Feb 19, 2018 | Blogs, Education, Employment and Wages, Featured Article, General Interest
Ivy Tech Community College Evansville Campus is preparing students for careers in automotive repair.
