How To Jumpstart Your Automotive Business With The Right Tools

Automotive industry is one of the most exciting fields nowadays, due to exciting new technologies which are being implemented. We are not just talking about all the bells and whistles, as well as different electronic systems you might find on a car, but also about stuff like hybrid or electric engines and self-driving vehicles. This… Continue reading How To Jumpstart Your Automotive Business With The Right Tools

2013 MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine Code 3055 Will Not Run

It all started back in 2013 when we purchased 8 International conventional school buses with the Navistar V-8 diesel engine known as the MaxxForce 7. I personally have never experienced a reliable V-8 diesel engine. Maybe it’s the designing around a V-8 engine block that makes it weak in some areas. One failure that was… Continue reading 2013 MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine Code 3055 Will Not Run

Finding The Right Mechanic For Your Car

You are driving in your car happily contemplating your next activity and listening to the car radio when your car’s “check engine” light suddenly starts to blink. The next logical thing to do is to take your car to an automotive shop where the mechanic tells you that the problem is to replace a catalytic… Continue reading Finding The Right Mechanic For Your Car

The Pros and Cons of Working in the Automotive Industry

So, you’re fresh out of school and considering a career in the automotive industry. What can you expect from taking a position in a constantly changing field? If you’ve always loved cars and want to transfer this passion to a career, the automotive industry might be for you. Before you decide on a future career… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Working in the Automotive Industry

Safety Precautions That Every Auto Mechanic Should Adhere To

It takes more than skill and experience to be a great auto mechanic. Working with hazardous chemicals, dangerous tools, and heavy machinery day in and day out means you need a great deal of common sense, as well as a healthy respect for safety rules. Whether you’re a new mechanic just learning the ropes or… Continue reading Safety Precautions That Every Auto Mechanic Should Adhere To

7 Hard Truths About Soft Skills

Over the last decade, the workplace has experienced tremendous changes due to such attributes as technology and changes in consumer behavior and preferences. As a result, various jobs and hiring requirements have also witnessed a change in terms of both hard and soft skills.  Hard skills such as education and technical knowledge have been complemented… Continue reading 7 Hard Truths About Soft Skills

Mercedes Diesel Engine Emissions Shop Talk

There is a substantial difference with emissions between 2007 diesel engines and pre 2007 diesel engines. Several add on components were designed to support the reduction of emissions. The older Mercedes in the video is your basic engine with turbocharger, charge air system and standard exhaust. 2007 required more emission reduction adding a diesel particulate… Continue reading Mercedes Diesel Engine Emissions Shop Talk

Mercedes Diesel Engine EGR Cooler Diagnosis

The EGR cooler is one of the most important components on a diesel engine these days since it controls the amount of exhaust that transfers from the exhaust system in to the intake system. Cooled exhaust funneled to the air intake reduces NOx (nitrogen oxide). You would not think raw exhaust would help reduce emissions… Continue reading Mercedes Diesel Engine EGR Cooler Diagnosis

How the Oil and Gas Industry Can Improve Capital-Project Performance

Many oil and gas companies all over the world want to grow and expand operations. To achieve growth objectives, the oil and gas companies are taking advantage of favorable oil prices to launch many capital projects. However, there is need for the oil and gas companies to improve their capital-project performance if they are to… Continue reading How the Oil and Gas Industry Can Improve Capital-Project Performance

How to Choose the Right Bumper for Your Vehicle: Tips and Tricks

Americans love to drive, as evidence by the over 200 million residents that have their driver’s license. But in order to drive, you need to have a vehicle. When choosing a vehicle to buy, there are many different things to think about. However, in addition to color, make, model and other common things to consider,… Continue reading How to Choose the Right Bumper for Your Vehicle: Tips and Tricks