Dealing With Overcharged and Contaminated A/C Systems
In this course, the experts at Transtar AC will cover what happens to an AC system when it is overcharged or exposed to certain oils, sealants and dyes.
Smooth Roads Ahead: Making Wheel Bearing Jobs Work for Your Shop
Wheel bearing or hub assembly replacement can present a number of challenges to technicians. This could be due in part to bearing design, construction, corrosion buildup, and/or replacement parts selection.
Soft Skills Training – Improving Your Communication, Teamwork and Problem Solving
In this series of videos, Vic provides practical tips for students to follow as they start their career. Each video is designed to be a “go-to resource” for students in their preparation for a job in the automotive industry.
Advanced Drive Assistance Systems (ADAS) are becoming more common on the cars you will be servicing. In this module, you will learn what these systems do behind the scene and what is required to repair and calibrate the sensors.
This course takes a deep dive into Variable Valve Timing (VVT). VVT has been incorporated into many late model import and domestic engines, including single overhead cam (SOHC), dual overhead cam (DOHC) and even some pushrod V8s.
Worn brake pads can tell you a lot about the entire brake system and prevent the new pads from suffering the same fate. In this module, we look at the most common brake pad wear patterns.
Shims provide multifunction noise control as a component attached to the friction pad backing plate. In this module we cover the science behind brake shims.
Under extreme braking conditions, some lubricants can’t stand the heat and melt off, evaporate, oxidize or burn. In this module, we cover when and where to apply brake lubricants.
This course is designed to guide the next generation of automotive technicians in the diagnosis, specification and replacement of wheel bearing and the related components.
Data bus electrical architecture common diagnostic procedures and case study illustrations are covered in detail. Discussions on data bus wake up circuits along with bus gateway functions.