Category: Automotive Technology
How to Change Your Wiper Blades
December 1, 2021
An old piece of wisdom is to change the batteries in your smoke detectors twice a year at daylight savings time. This can also be applied to your wiper blades. Clear vision while …
Auto Tech or Auto Mechanic
June 27, 2018
Automotive Evolution - Part 1 : The Difference Between Technician and Mechanic Auto Technicians perform Rocket Surgery: Welcome to the introduction of a series about the ever changing landscape of the automotive …
How To Check Tire Pressure
May 18, 2016
Know Your Tools A standard tire pressure gauge, which should run you $5 or less, will do the job. Digital tire pressure gauges are also available, but they’re more expensive and …
4 Tips for Driving in Winter Weather
February 17, 2015
Winter Driving Tips We had a little snow/ice storm here in Oklahoma this week. Seeing the slew of individuals braving the roads, that really shouldn't be braving the roads, I thought …
How to Use Your Car Defroster
October 9, 2014
The Heater Blues - Using Your Car Defroster Do you ever go out to your car in the morning and find your windshield completely fogged up? You turn on the defroster, …
National Good Car Keeping Month
May 19, 2014
May is Good Car Keeping Month. How else could we celebrate, than to give you some tips to keep your wheels in tip top shape?! Tip 1. …
Car AC and Heaters
February 14, 2018
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 …
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
December 5, 2017
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 …
How to Find a Reliable Auto Mechanic
February 26, 2016
Going to the mechanic can be scary, especially if you really have no idea why your car is making that squeaky sound. How will you know if the mechanic is …
What to Keep in Your Car
February 3, 2016
You have all this space in your trunk. What do you put in there - besides groceries? Our Automotive Technology Instructor, Brett, has a few suggestions on what to keep …
