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 …
How Our Stuff Gets to Us
May 6, 2015
Ever wonder how our stuff gets to us, such as food, furniture, clothing and numerous other things? This is something we as consumers take for granted. When we want our …
The 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 …
The Difference Between a Turbocharger and a Supercharger
February 26, 2015
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 is the same out of both, …
Why Do All New Diesel Vehicles Have Diesel Exhaust Fluid?
January 27, 2015
The answer to this is simple! With the rising population in the world, we had to figure out a way to lower greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere. The best way …
4 Ways to Properly 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 …
The Importance of Windshield Washer Fluid
December 11, 2014
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 there it was. What in …
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 …
