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3 Things Students in Auto Mechanic Training Should Know About an Engine Rebuild
When you become an auto mechanic, one task you’ll likely have to learn is the ability to disassemble and reassemble vehicle engines. This process is called an engine rebuild and, while time consuming and complicated, it offers an amazing look…
How Auto Mechanic Training Can Help You Prevent Wheel Separations
Wheel separations pose a serious danger to motorists. When a wheel separates from a car or truck on a highway, for example, it can roll or bounce at nearly the same speed as the vehicle it’s just detached from—becoming a…
Celebrating 100 Years: An Inside Look at the History of Bentley Motors
The world may have changed in the past century, but one of the most famous names in high-end automotive manufacturing continues the same legacy it has had since the first day it began. For many, Bentley is a name synonymous…
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,…






