FEATURED ARTICLES
Amazon and eBay: Is It Us Against Them?
The digital age has brought many positive advantages to our lives and our businesses. It has also brought several challenges that we must face as well. Information access can be a 2-way street. We have more access to online diagnostics, but so do our customers and our...
Employee Development
It has long been the battle cry of owners and managers in our industry that "We can't find good employees." The Technician.Academy motto is "Respect is Learned". There is also the phrase in management training that "Good leaders are made, not born." Proverbs 22:6 says...
Fuel Line Repair Procedures
Repair procedures for leaking fuel lines, both nylon and metal, on all vehicles including late models with fuel injection.
These are not Your Grandfather’s Training Methods
Technology Today Do you remember being in school and looking forward to graduation? I’ve told a lot of students and technicians that no one ever really gets out of school. Life is a constant learning process. When you stop learning, you’ve stopped living. In the...
Technician Training Protocols
Technology has changed so many things in our lives. Anyone who has been in the automotive industry very long is aware that technology has not only changed the way we live and work but is constantly evolving at an incredible rate. We are in an industry where the...
Tips for Replacing an In-Tank Electric Fuel Pump
Overview Electric fuel pumps used with fuel injected engines are positioned inside the fuel tank. This position not only keeps them quiet but allows the fuel to cool them as well. It is also a safer location for the pump because it precludes the possibility of leaks...
FEATURED VIDEOS
EVAP Vent Solenoid Code – P0446
Helpful video on a common issue.
NVH – Noise Vibration and Harshness
The labscope in combination with experience shortens up the diagnostic time on this vehicle. Great example of using past experience to turn the bay quicker.
Chevrolet C4 Corvette – No Start Diagnosis
If you are new to the repair industry Charles has some good common sense advice. If your that battle hardened bay veteran this information will provide some insight when that new technician shows up for they first day.
FEATURED TIPS
Be Wary of Fast Moving or Stalled Parts
To ensure you stay safe and alive, never perform work on a running vehicle, especially near any moving parts, such as belts, fans, or the wheels.
Chevy Engine Abuse
Do you have a Chevy Cruze that’s unexpectedly broken a flywheel or crank pulley bolt? This is a failure that might be somewhat confusing unless you have this information.
How to Choose the Best Wiper Blade for Your Vehicle
How much you spend on a wiper blade is entirely up to you. Here’s what you get for your money.
RECENT NEWS
Interns Selected to Work In The Pits at the 2021 NHRA U.S. Nationals
Technician.Academy and Randy Meyer Racing (RMR) are excited to welcome two new Respect is Learned© In The Pits contest winners to the team for this year’s internship opportunity.
U.S. Nationals Championship and Record-Breaking Runs Give Student Technicians the Experience of a Lifetime
Two student interns joined Technician.Academy and Randy Meyer Racing at the DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals for a weekend of in the pits experience and record-breaking excitement.
Interns Selected for 2020 Respect is Learned© In The Pits Opportunity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EVANSVILLE, IN – AUGUST 13, 2020 – Excitement grows as Technician.Academy and Randy Meyer Racing select the two 2020 Respect is Learned© In The Pits winners. From the pool of applicants, college students Michael Stupakewicz and Connor Sims were...
2020 Respect is Learned© In The Pits Finalists are Selected
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EVANSVILLE, IN – JULY 14, 2020 – Technician.Academy and Randy Meyer Racing (RMR) have narrowed down applicants for the 2020 Respect is Learned© In The Pits contest and selected this year’s finalists. Contest finalists are to submit a short video...
MotoRad Continues its Support of Respect is Learned© In The Pits
EVANSVILLE, IN – February 24, 2020 – Technician.Academy is grateful to once again have MotoRad on board for the annual Respect is Learned© In The Pits contest in 2020. The MotoRad team understands the value of the program, which gives selected college students the...
2020 Respect is Learned© In The Pits Contest Launched
EVANSVILLE, IN – February 3, 2020 – Technician.Academy has partnered with Randy Meyer Racing (RMR) for the fourth consecutive year to launch its 2020 Respect is Learned© In The Pits contest. This annual contest gives college automotive students the opportunity to work...