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...
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 wonder how our stuff gets to us, such as food, furniture, clothing and numerous other...
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 Exhaust Gas Re-circulation (EGR), Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and...
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 is the same out of both, BOOST, but one is more efficient than the other....
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 lower greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere. The best way to do this is by cleaning up the exhaust that emerges...
