If you’re interested in a car repair career, you’ll soon learn that engine issues are among the most common and expensive problems a vehicle can have. For many clients, hearing that their car’s engine is damaged or broken can be difficult—especially if regular maintenance could have prevented the pr

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About one-third of the electric motors in the industrial and commercial sectors use belt drives. Belt drives provide flexibility in the positioning of the motor relative to the load. Pulleys (sheaves) of varying diameters allow the speed of the driven equipment to be increased or decreased. A proper

Automotive Engine Maintenance

It’s hot out there! Soon, you’ll be slipping behind the wheel of your car, starting the ignition and powering on the air conditioner. But what do you do if the car air conditioner is blowing hot air or, worse yet, not functioning at all? Here are four tips to help you forego the perspiration and get

In trying to live a more frugal life, I’m getting better at handling projects that I used to pay professionals to do. In addition to home improvement projects, I’ve learned that I can save plenty by taking on some auto repairs and maintenance jobs myself.Trust me, I’m not an auto expert. I’m not eve