Test Drive OTC

Each year Oklahoma Technical College opens its doors to prospective students to let them test drive a few of the programs OTC offers. This year featured a virtual welding machine from Lincoln Electric as well as hands-on procedures in automotive, diesel & HVAC....
Double Clutching

Double Clutching

What it Means to Double Clutch From the desk of Tony Muglia, Automotive Department Head: Now, here’s a saying that I just have to laugh about “DOUBLE CLUTCHING” in a late model car.  What does this really mean and when would you need to double clutch? Is it when...
Car AC and Heaters

Car AC and Heaters

From the desk of Tony Muglia, Automotive Technology Department Head: Have you ever been driving on a cool morning or a cold winter’s day and looked at the car next to you only to see that all the windows are fogged up on the inside? Then you may have started to...
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

From the desk of  Scott “Gonzo” Weaver, Automotive Technology Instructor: Since 2008, every passenger car has been required to have a tire pressure monitor as a part of their systems. It keeps track of the tire pressure in each wheel by way of a radio...
Tomorrow

Tomorrow

From the desk of Dr. Kevin Kirk, president of Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and Oklahoma Technical College. Some of you may be familiar with the quote, “Why not put off doing something today that I can procrastinate tomorrow?” We all know people who...