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4 Tips to Help You Remove Rusty or Seized Parts During Mechanic School
Rust—just reading the word makes any auto mechanic’s hair stand on end. It can be frustrating to have to handle rusty or corroded parts, especially when they don’t seem to budge. In a perfect world, you’d never see a seized…
Winter Fuel Economy: What You Need to Know if You're Interested in Becoming a Mechanic
Cold weather, snow, and ice can make driving difficult. In addition, you may be surprised to learn that winter weather can even affect how much fuel a car uses. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that the mileage of…
3 Ways to Tell a Fuel Pump Needs to Be Replaced When You Become an Auto Mechanic
A vehicle’s fuel pump has a very important job: to pump fuel from the tank to the engine. Obviously, if fuel isn’t getting to the engine, then the vehicle either won’t start or it will stall out. Fortunately, fuel pumps…
How to Use Your Mechanic Training to Tell What the Colour of Exhaust Smoke Means
The smoke that’s coming out of an exhaust pipe can tell you a lot about the health of a vehicle. If the exhaust has changed colour, then it usually means that the engine is burning something that it shouldn’t be,…
7 Resume Writing Mistakes for Mechanics to Avoid
7 Resume Writing Mistakes for Mechanics to Avoid When it comes to your resume, you want to get it right. You only have a few quick moments of a recruiter or hiring manager’s attention before they decide whether your resume…
3 Maintenance Tips for Auto Mechanic School Grads Looking to Get the Most Out of an Engine
Today is Valentine’s Day, which if you’re a car enthusiast means it’s time to show your engine some love. There’s no better way to do that than to give your engine some routine maintenance that will help it last longer…
Considering Becoming a Mechanic? Check out These 3 Winter Car Myths
The annual arrival of snow, ice, and cold weather means that many drivers have to shift gears and prepare their cars for several seasonal challenges. Whether that includes heating up the car, de-icing windshields, or trying to improve traction on…
