New Diesel Class Added To AVI Conference Schedule
Diesel specialist Tony Salas will teach a class titled “Dodge Cummins 6.7L Highlights” during the AVI Conference Nov. 4-5 in conjunction with AAPEX. LAS VEGAS – AVI has announced the addition of a new Diesel Class to the AVI Conference schedule. The class, “Dodge Cummins 6.7L Highlights,” will be taught byTony Salas. The AVI Conference takes place
WIX Announces Top 20 Schools in ‘2013 School of the Year’ Competition
Winning School to Receive $2,500 in Prizes, Trip to AAPEX in Las Vegas WIX Filters and O’Reilly Auto Parts, partners with Tomorrow’s Tech as title sponsors for the “2013 School of the Year” competition, have announced the Top 20 schools selected from nearly 160 entrants in the U.S. “This year’s nominations are a reminder that technical schools across the
H-E Parts International Acquires B&G Machine, Inc. – a Leader in Heavy Diesel Remanufacturing
B&G’s current management will continue to oversee its operations and staff. The latter is expected to increase due to additional opportunities afforded to B&G as a member of the H-E Parts portfolio of companies. ATLANTA, GA – H-E Parts International, a global leader in the manufacturing, servicing and marketing of aftermarket parts and components for mining, crushing and
Tech Talk: Why VVT Engines Are Becoming a Reality for Most Vehicles
Variable valve timing can dramatically increase low- and high-speed engine torque, increase fuel economy and reduce exhaust emissions. When the topic of variable valve timing (VVT) comes up, few realize that the concept of increasing low- and high-speed engine torque by automatically advancing and retarding valve timing isn’t a recent development. For example, I recently discovered an
MAHLE Clevite Kicks Off Third Annual Champion Technician Contest
Contest to reward one talented and forward-thinking engine technician or specialist with a VIP NASCAR-themed trip to Las Vegas. MAHLE Clevite Inc. recently announced the third annual MAHLE Clevite Champion Technician Contest, a contest designed to spotlight talented and forward-thinking engine technicians and specialists nationwide. By answering a series of five questions, one grand prize
Design Engineering Inc. Partners With Ohio Technical College
[box type=”shadow” align=”aligncenter” width=”600″ ]Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) will provide instructor training and product resources to help support education and training for careers in the automotive and powersports aftermarket.[/box]As a worldwide leader in the development of performance thermal tuning and acoustic control products, Design Engineering is sharing its expertise and product resources with students at Ohio Technical
2013 Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award Presented to Cliff and Curt Hovis
The Hovis brothers were recognized for supporting the aftermarket by constructing a 10,000 ft. state-of-the-art training facility, the Hovis Technical Training Center in Grove City, Pa., to respond to the critical need for vehicle service and repair technicians, machinists and paint and body specialists. The center offers an education curriculum that brings together the industry’s
AVI Unveils A1 Engine Repair Test Prep Program
AVI has expanded its AVI Test Prep product line with the final volume of the ASE A Series Test Prep line. The newly released A1 program is available now on DVD and streaming on demand at www.auto-video.com. "Our AVI Test Prep programs have been a huge help to technicians preparing for the ASE tests,"
Green Strategies: Handling Shop Waste
The amount of used oil and other hazardous solvents can pile up in a hurry when you’re hustling through the day’s engine work. Then you realize the space at the back of your shop is getting cluttered and your waste tank is filling up. It’s time to take care of the waste. From the early
Technical Information on Rebuilding GM LS Engines
The Issue: When the OE composite designed cylinder head gasket changed to an improved Multi-Layered Steel (MLS) design for the 4.8L & 5.3L in 2001 and 6.0L in 2002, the cylinder head gaskets were no longer interchangeable. This prevents engine builders and technicians from installing the best MLS designs in older engines of the GM
Setting Your Goals In 2013
When it comes to setting your long-term goals, the best advice I can give you is to make sure that they all align with your core beliefs and that they are challenging enough to inspire you. As the leader of your company, you are not only responsible for setting the goals, but it’s your job
Magnum Gaskets Launches Two Free Online Training Programs
Magnum Gaskets has announced the launch of the new Magnum CounterForce Training Program, designed especially for jobbers, retailers and counter professionals whosell gaskets. The Magnum GasketMaster Training Program is tailored to professional technicians. Upon completion of either program, participants receive a certificate of recognition and a black, heavyweight cotton Magnum T-shirt. The programs are
HPBG: Ed Pink Racing Engines
The staff of Engine Builder and a panel of industry professionals, including presenting sponsor Driven Racing Oil have selected Ed Pink Racing Engines of Van Nuys, CA, as their choice for the inaugural “Performance Engine Builder of the Year” award – and for good reason. With a body of work going back over 50 years,
Variable Valve Timing Systems
By the early 1990s, almost all import automotive manufacturers had a successful variable valve timing (VVT) system in production. These systems offered higher performance from smaller displacement engines at higher rpm. As these vehicles exceeded their new car warranties, technicians learned the ins and outs of these systems and how regular oil changes could increase
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Awards Champion Technician with a VIP Trip to NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion
Derek Martel was awarded the title based on his entry in the MAHLE Clevite Champion Technician contest which is designed to honor the skills and experience of engine technicians and specialists nationwide. Martel was selected based on his short essay submission that detailed his passion, experience and career accomplishments as a talented engine specialist.
Five Tips to Improving as a Leader in 2013
If you are like a shop owner friend of mine, you probably don’t think of yourself as a leader; most good leaders don’t. They just do what they do … lead, and they do it so well, that others take notice. According to author and speaker John Maxwell, the essence of leadership can be summed up
Perin and Moler Win 11th Annual Randy Dorton Hendrick Engine Builder Showdown
Corey Perin, a BMW master technician from Hendrick Automotive Group’s East Bay BMW/East Bay MINI dealership in California, and Kevin Moler, a machinist at Hendrick Motorsports, defeated 11 other teams to win the 11th annual Randy Dorton Hendrick Engine Builder Showdown. “I wouldn’t even look at the clock until I hit that start button,” said
Career Building: Developing Engine Building Experiences in School Starts with Instructors
For some older technicians and mechanics, servicing vehicles and tearing down engines was something learned on the job. For others, automotive skills were developed through an automotive program at a high school or technical college. According to an employment forecast from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), between 2010 and 2020, the nation’s workforce will
PERA to Host ‘Engine Blocks’ Webinar November 14
Reed has been in the casting repair business for 40 years. His experience began as a lead welder fusion welding diesel cylinder heads with Northwest Motor Welding. In 1973 started his first company where he began developing new metal stitching technologies and welding methods to expand upon his prior cast iron welding experience. Reed currently
Ten Head Bolt Installation Tips
The following are useful tips for technicians andengine specialists who spend any time sealing up engines. 1. Make sure all the head bolts are in perfect condition with clean,undamaged threads. Dirty or damaged threads can give false torquereadings as well as decrease a bolt’s clamping force by as much as 50%!Wire brush all bolt threads,