Career and Technology Studies Grades 10-12

In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the most common bad fuel pump symptoms and provide you with practical maintenance tips to prolong your fuel pump’s life. So buckle up, and let’s dive into the world of fuel pumps!

In this blog post, you will learn how to identify the culprit and discover the common symptoms of both a bad battery and a faulty alternator. By the end, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to troubleshoot and diagnose these issues, saving you time, money, and stress in a “bad alternator vs bad battery” scenario.

Brake fluid leaks not only compromise your vehicle’s performance, but also pose a serious safety risk. In this blog post, we’ll explore the causes and signs of brake fluid leaks, locate their sources, and guide you through repairing them. Finally, we’ll dive into preventative maintenance to ensure your braking system stays in optimal condition.

magine this: you’re driving down the highway on a hot summer day, and suddenly, you notice steam coming from under the hood of your car. In this blog post, you will learn how to recognize common coolant leak symptoms, locate the source of the leak, and fix it, as well as tips for preventing future leaks.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll shed light on the common symptoms, causes, and preventive measures for power steering fluid leaks, ensuring that you can confidently maintain your vehicle’s steering performance.

In this blog post, we’ll explore how to identify transmission fluid leak issues, common causes, and the options for repairing them. By the end, you’ll be better equipped to handle these problems and keep your vehicle running at its best.

In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the symptoms of a bad oxygen sensor and provide you with the knowledge you need to diagnose and address this issue.

When a puff of white smoke from exhaust emerges from your car’s exhaust, it can be quite concerning. This article will shed light on the reasons behind white smoke from exhaust, common causes, and how to diagnose and fix the issue, ensuring your engine remains in optimal condition.

In this blog post, we’ll discuss everything from dead batteries to faulty ignition switches and even unique challenges faced by modern vehicles, all related to the question, “why won’t my car start?”

On this site, you'll see detailed animations of how the systems in several kinds of engines operate.

In this video, you'll learn about the basic parts of a motor vehicle engine and what their functions are.

Chris shows you how to tear down a junk yard small block Chevy 350 engine to prepare it for rebuild.

In 2017, Mazda introduced gas compression engines in consumer cars. This wasn't a new type of engine but is was new to passenger cars. Learn more about them here.

Most cars on the market use the four-stroke combustion cycle (invented by Nikolaus Otto in 1867, so sometimes it's referred to as the Otto cycle). The four strokes in the Otto cycle are the intake stroke, the compression stoke, the combustion stroke and the exhaust stroke. Learn more in the article.

As we drive around in our vehicles, we don't often think about the chemistry lesson under the hood. This video explains the chemistry involved in keeping our car engines from getting too hot or too cold.

This video offers an unusual perspective to the relation between engine power, RPM and acceleration.

A series of playlists from an experience mechanic that provides good explanations of all kinds of car repairs.

In this article, we'll learn about ignition systems, starting with spark timing. Then we'll look at all of the components that go into making the spark, including spark plugs, coils and distributors. And finally, we'll talk about systems that use solid-state components instead of the distributor.

When people think of automobile performance, they normally think of horsepower, torque and zero-to-60 acceleration. But all of the power generated by a piston engine is useless if the driver can't control the car. That's why automobile engineers turned their attention to the suspension system almost as soon as they had mastered the four-stroke internal combustion engine.

How does a hybrid automobile work? What goes on under the hood to give you 20 or 30 more miles per gallon than the standard automobile? And does it pollute less just because it gets better gas mileage? In this article, we'll help you understand how this technology works, and we'll even give you some tips on how to drive a hybrid car for maximum efficiency.

The most prominent gauge— and perhaps the most important, at least in terms of how many times you look at it while you're driving— is the speedometer. The job of the speedometer is to indicate the speed of your car in miles per hour, kilometers per hour or both. Learn how they work in this handy article.

The ignition coil can be found on practically every gasoline-powered internal combustion engine vehicle on the market. In fact, your car probably has several of them — one for each engine cylinder. The ignition coil uses electrical induction to supply your engine with the high voltages necessary for proper fuel combustion. That sounds like a simple task, but it's important when it comes to your car's fuel efficiency and reliability.

Cold air intakes are an inexpensive modification (typically a few hundred dollars) and easier to install than most other engine modifications. No, they won't add quite as much power as those other engine mods, but they will help your engine in some other ways. Learn about them here!

Explore the differences between how a car’s internal combustion engine and an electric vehicle’s induction motor use fuel.

The interim step between hybrid vehicles and battery-electric vehicles -- is called plug-in hybrid vehicle. A plug-in hybrid is essentially an electric car, but it has an internal combustion engine strictly for back-up power, so it's unlikely you'll find yourself in the middle of nowhere with a dead battery. Learn more about them here.

Most drivers know that they need to check their oil levels every once in a while and have the oil changed at regular intervals. But what about transmission fluid? Does it need the same level of care and maintenance? Let's find out!

If it hasn't happened to you already, it likely will someday: Your car stalls on the side of the road and you suspect you've got a dead battery. This can happen for lots of reasons. Here's what you need to know about how to jump start a car.

This long belt in your car's engine has vertical grooves running its length and it snakes around several pulleys, connecting them to the motion of the engine's crankshaft. As that turns, the belt causes the pulleys to turn, which powers several accessories, including your car's alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump and sometimes a water pump.

Putting together an engine block means installing pistons, a crank shaft, and bearings. Today we will also be installing piston rings, and all new bearings on the bottom end of a VR6 engine. Assembling an engine block is also much easier if you have all the proper engine assembly tools.

A site with instruction modules online and links to technical descriptions of many parts.

A comprehensive list of articles about car parts

A playlist of video about everything related to car headlight repairs, diagnostics, and prevention.

A short video that shows you what is in the engine bay of your car. A full write up with photos is available here: https://www.therandomautomotive.com/2015/01/car-parts-engine-bay.html

This magazine focuses on all the latest information about the auto repair shop industry

A popular magazine among auto repair shop owners and technicians. It focuses on helping the mechanic shop owners and staffers improve their technical as well as issue resolving skills.

Information right from the industry about the many kinds of collision repairs.

A free online magazine that brings technology-focused and technical features, high-level training content, business management and operations lessons and shop profiles highlighting best practices, all from working technicians, trainers, consultants, shop owners and manufacturer representatives.

his magazine is considered one of the leading automotive mechanics magazines among the technicians to gather the latest information about the auto repair industry.

It's time to talk about shop safety! When you're working on your car, it's important to prioritize your well-being. It doesn't matter how cool the car is if you're unable to enjoy it! We'll run through the basic tools and rules you need to stay safe in your garage.

This program shows techniques and safe work practices relating to a wide range of basic hand tools

A quick review of the personal protective equipment that auto mechanics need to stay safe on the job

In this video we are going to have a look at a situation where a worker needs to step out of a meeting, of course, she grabs her phone and - once away from the meeting, hits up her favourite social media feed and is met with mishaps and worse.

Preventing slips, trips and falls starts with understanding what causes them, and this video explains the most common, and most surprising, cause of trips and falls, something that almost everyone has in common, but fail to realize. We call it The Fatal Half Inch.

How to buy a used car -- do a compression test on an engine.

If you're changing your oil more frequently than necessary, it won't help your car. It doesn't harm it either, but you're wasting money, time and resources. Keep in mind, too, that throwing away oil that's still usable puts a strain on the environment. Just keep in mind no matter how often you change your oil, you may still need to change your oil filter.

Learn about winter tires (not the same as snow tires) and learn why they work so well on snow.

If you work on your own vehicles, check out these cool tools that should be in every home mechanic's tool chest

To fix cars successfully, you need three primary ingredients: knowledge, ability, and—you guessed it—tools. You can have all of the know-how and capability in the world, but unless you have the proper tools and equipment on hand, you’re not going to be very successful at working on cars. Here is a list for new mechanics.

This program shows techniques and safe work practices relating to a wide range of basic hand tools