Tag: cold weather
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 …
Diesel Tech Program Delivers the Goods
May 6, 2015
Diesel Technology Program at OTC Diesel Technology program at OTC will show you how to work on one-ton Chevy’s or Ford’s, and the medium to heavy duty classes and OTR trucks! Ever …
Legality of EGR, SCR and DPF Deleting
March 27, 2015
In the past decade the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made huge strides in trying to control the pollution emitted by diesel engines by integrating emission control devices such as …
Turbocharger vs Supercharger
February 26, 2015
Difference Between a Turbocharger and a Supercharger I have always had students ask me “what’s the difference between a turbo and a supercharger.” Well let me tell you the end result …
Diesel Vehicles and Diesel Exhaust Fluid
January 27, 2015
Why Do All New Diesel Vehicles Have Diesel Exhaust Fluid The answer to this is simple! With the rising population in the world, we had to figure out a way to …
How To Prepare Your Diesel Truck for Winter
December 16, 2014
As temperatures begin to drop, there are some simple steps that can help keep your diesel truck at peak performance during those frigid winter months: 1. Engine Diesel engines may be difficult to …
Windshield Washer Fluid
December 11, 2014
Importance of Windshield Washer Fluid I walked into an auto parts store last week and asked where the “blue water” was. The counterman quickly directed me to the correct isle and …
Why is that Semi plugged in
November 7, 2014
As we are moving into the winter months, you may begin to see diesel pickups and semi-trucks plugged into power outlets. Yep. It’s a thing. I’m here to tell you …
