Hello Ya'll and Merry Christmas and Happy New year, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah to all. May the New year bring Great things for everybody. We made it past doom's day and now I can make more educational Automotive stuff for ya. 

I have added a Minecraft Automotive tutorial page. Check it out and let me know what you think! I will be posting more stuff as time goes on. Again Happy Holidays to all.

Take some time to look around. Your automotive problems may be answered right here and if not e-mail me and I will try to help????

I got caught up in this video game my daughter showed me and I decided to make some Automotive use of it. The game is called Minecraft and I made some Electrical video's. I hope you enjoy this. Let me know! This is on Parallel circuits!

Here's  a little tip on racing which uses some very simple tech!

Now this is a Hemi! I don't know about you guys but this one reminds me of the good ole days! Oh if I only had them back!

Ford Versus Chevy

Ford Versus Chevy Shoot out!

New BMW bodies!Wow! Here we go now we are going to be using carbon fiber for new cars! Not like we haven't been doing it! Check it out!

Mechtech Redneck needs Help?

Hi ya'll doin? Let's see if we can get some feedback among ya'll. I am starting this with the hope you will post your questions and we can help you get answers on your car problems. Give me the right answer and I will post your diagnosis on the front page of my blog.

I got a problem and need help! I got a 1996 Chevy Lumina with 3.4 V6. When I turn on the headlites the digital display disappears. Anybody out there got an idea what it could be??? I need suggestions and remember to use the basics of thought and comment back to me with idea's. This was a Jersey FBI vehicle and it was made in Canada. How bout some help??? I appreciate it ya'll! Happy motoring! Hit the comment button to reply!

Updating a bit!

I have updated a few sections for all. Check them out and enjoy! And as always PLEASE let me know what you want to see.

We are on Tumblr

Hey we are now on Tumblr at mechtech2000.tumblr.com for those who are subscribing to it. The link is down below. We will be adding more stuff for you guys. Please drop us a line and let us know what you need. Technology is changing and we all need to keep up with it!

New Air Conditioning Refrigerants

Ok People, Here we go again. In the early 90’s we had r-12 and
then came the Montreal Protocol and got rid of it. Then in the mid 90’s came
r-134A and that was good for a while and now with more environmental concerns,
now we need to replace it because of Global Warming. Due to the fact that we
now have what is called (Gwp) or Global Warming Potential ratings.We now need to go lower on the scale to comply with all that. R-134A carries a potential of 1300 and is considered to be too high.

So along comes HFO-1234yf (hydrofluoroolefin ) say that three times real fast, with
a GWP of 4. Wow what a difference? Now there is a possibility of R-744 or
(Carbon Dioxide or Co2) with a GWP of 1. Now the problem with R-744 the
pressures are considerably higher (1920PSI or 133 bar) which needs specialized
equipment and special training to be a viable alternative. So as they say on Family
Feud “Survey Says” HFO-1234yf wins out over the R-744 because the pressures are
similar to r-134A. Later in 2012 Cadillac XTS will be the first to be equipped
with the new refrigerant (other manufactures will follow) provided they all meet
EPA guidelines. The containers for HFO-1234yf will be White with a red band
around it. Unfortunately the containers will be smaller than the 30 pound ones
we are used to. OK, all that being said, you poor guys in the field will have
to anty up for new equipment and tools to match, since the standard systems
will not be able to re-trofit and new fittings are going to be installed just
like they did with r-12 and r-134A back then.
The ASE Section 609 Program will have to be updated for recovery and
recycling protocols as well. So now that we know all this we will all just have
to wait and see what happens and hope the cost will be down to the Businesses
and the consumers. Happy Motoring!!!!

Here's a "Did you Know"

Did you know that the trucking industry is suffering from a lack of "Needmoretechsouthereism". Oooooooouch
That's right this field is lacking in technicians for working on trucks,trailers,heavy equipment and trains. Believe me we need more skilled labor out here in the Diesel field. I worked on Ford heavy trucks and equipment for over twenty years. I weighed 140 lbs. So what? Trucks and diesel equipment ain't no different than cars and as a matter of fact there easier to work on. People are intimidated by there size but there are tools and equipment to work on them and make it easy to repair. I loved it and if I wasn't so old I would still be out there wrenchin them. The pay is great and driving and operating them is more fun than watchin a one legged duck swimmin in a circle. Trailer mechanics are hard to find. Trailers need repair and most of them are "Reefers". Now don't get excited, reefer is a refrigerated trailer and if you know anything or can fix air conditioning than "you Da man". Trust me the economy is not so good so they say, but the job market for diesel tech's is screamimg for good help! So get up off you PS3 or Wii or Xbox and go apply at a truck shop and believe me you don't need to know a lot but they will train you. So you start at the bottom, SO what, do you want to eat??? Go for it!! Happy Truckin Y'all

Hey Guy's What's Up?

Yo! Yo! Yo! What's up? How bout it people? I am trying to help you guys out there. Come on somebody tell me what you would like to see on this blog and I will post it! Me and Mister Paull are bustin our butts to help out here! Speak up! You have no idea how many web surfers are sitting out there waiting to hear about or read somthing they are really interested in. So you web couch potatoes fire up your e-mail or post comments for us to read and respond to. We can't do it all ourselves!!!!!

Diesel Emissions

Here's a challenge for all you Diesel guys. View the video below this post and get back to me with your thoughts on this subject and I will post them right on the front of this page for all to see. I believe that we all have our opinions and all of us techs out here would love to know what each other thinks about this. Don't let me and those guys down. POST POST POST! My e-mail address is down below!

Navistar MaxxForce 2010 Emissions vs SCR

Fuel Mileage

As I am on my way down the highway, I see a lot of people in the hammer lane doin 70 to 90 miles an hour. I am sayin to my self "Self what is wrong with these people?" don't they realize that gas is almost 4 bucks a gallon? The manufacture puts a placard on the door with recommended fuel mileage and speed limit to match it but I ain't never seen the fuel mileage and speed limit say 90 mile an hour. If everyone and I mean everyone would slow down to the recommended fuel mileage road speed, 1 - you would save fuel, 2 - the price would come down, 3 the economy would be in our favor. The old supply and demand rule falls in here somewhere. Speed up and pay more at the pump Fool, Slow down and pay less for Fuel. I own a GMC Suburban, granted not a great choice but my wife and kids are safe and I get about 20 miles per gallon, good mileage at 60 Miles an hour. If I go faster, Well Let's not talk about that but the POINT is slow down and fuel mileage won't suffer. If we all participate in slowing down, We will then be part of the solution and not part of the problem. Common Sense will tell you that you know I'm right, so what do you say people??

Why don't you reply and voice your opinion. You really need to consider this.
My e-mail address is down below!

Ohms Law Simplified

I have added a new page on calculating Ohms Law. Although there are individuals who would say "Why Do I need to Know this" In this day and age of Technology, Ohms Law is making a comeback. When I taught in a Tech School Ohms Law would drive people crazy so I decided to try to make it understandable. I hope I have accomplished this. I will be posting more simplified material on this later on. This first one is on a Series Circuit. I am working on Parallel Circuits and will Post this later on. Enjoy!

Emission Basics Operation

I have added some Emission stuff on the OBDII Basics page. You will find Catalytic Converter Basics and Oxygen Sensor Basics. These need to be discussed because they are always mis-diagnosed. How many O2 sensors are replaced that really did not need to be replaced. Catalytic Converters do go bad but there are a few other things that will cause the same symptoms as a bad Converter. Clogged fuel filters and colapsed exhaust pipes will give the same symptoms but this is where a proper diagnosis is CRITICAL. Always double check a diagnosis before performing a repair and then verify the repair and you will never go wrong!

You Gotta Love it!

One of the things I learned a long time ago was that if you don’t like what you doing in terms of a job, try to apply for something you do like. The problem with the working world is that there are a lot of people working in jobs for just the money. Obviously Money makes the world go round but you only get one go round in this life so why not enjoy what you do? The productivity of Businesses is going to suffer if you don’t like your job. So to sum it up, you are doing yourself and your employer a disservice and the customer a disservice by working somewhere you hate. Think about it! Look at the individuals in a job and you can pretty much tell whether they like what they do or not. Discourteous behavior tells me “I hate this job” but a spunky sales person who approaches you and tries to be courteous and helpful to me seems to love what they do. I was supposed to be a certified public account but I wanted to work on cars and so I did. Then I graduated to trucks and then became a teacher at a Tech school and 53 years later I am as much in love with this business as I was when I started. So be careful and do what you love or life can be miserable otherwise!

Technology a Distraction??

With all the new technology out there in the new Vehicles being manufactured, we need to remember that Safety is the Prime Directive as Star Trek always taught us. We have Bluetooth and Dash displays for cell phone integration, and GPS capabilities but we need to make sure to pay attention to the road and if needed, pull over and access technology there, not while driving. Life is short and let's be Techno savy in a responsible way. Word has it now that there is technology out there to connect your phone to the dash display and use your smartphone to save a couple thousand dollars on the cost of the vehicle. This is great but I still maintain that we pull over to access it and not while driving. Am I preaching, you bet, but when you lose friends along the way as a result of it, it really starts to hit home and I hope you will understand the importance of Highway safety protocal. Take care of yourself out there!!!

CD's A thing of the past??

I read an article on the net the other day stating that car Manufactures are going to quit building cars with CD players. Due to MP3 and Bluetooth connections Cd's are no longer popular. Wow, I remember when 8 track was the thing and then cassett players then CD's. Man I am gettin old. What is going to be next, ear implants for music? Just goes to show that if you blink too slowly technology will pass you by. It is amazing how the technology world has progess in the last decade. I can't wait to see what is going to be the future of the Multimedia world. Good luck and Happy Motoring!

Basic Basic Basic

I know prople are sometimes looking for technical information and advanced information but this blog will try to stay on the Basic side of things. Being A Master Technician myself, often times we see the forrest for the trees rather than were the trees originate. Root Basics are the only way to make repairs. I don't know how many times I took certain things for granted on repairs and got beaten up bad because I should have started with the basics. When it comes to diagnostics, always start with the basics and progress from there. I realize these cars today are getting more and more sophisticated but returning to the basics and making repairs is no different now then they were 50 years ago. good luck out there and always Remember the Basics of Technology.

Do us a favor and if some of you experienced tech's would like to please share some of your experiences with us for the newbies to read and maybe help them not to make the same mistakes we did. There is one on the Reading and Compprehension page that is a true story that I ran into.

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New Year Auto news

Now that the New Year has come into affect, it is time to start anew. I have finally gotten to redo this blog. I will be posting material in the ASE area’s to help out you fellows who are starting out as technicians.

I would like to thank CDXAUTO.com for allowing me to use some of there sample videos. I would suggest you all check out there CDX e-textbook on that site as they follow NATEF guidelines for material which will also guide you through the ASE tests that you will be taking. If you subscribe to the CDXPLUS section, you will be able to see videos like those here on this blog but in better detail and more indepth content. There are also things like Diagnostic troubleshooting and quizzes you take to check your knowledge. Check out their link down Below!

Good luck to all of you in the coming year and may we all be prosperous in the automotive field. I have been a part of the field for over 50 years in one capacity or another and hope some or all of you will change the way cars are made to make our lives easier. God bless Muscle cars and as Spock use to say may they “Live Long And Prosper” If you want to see anything new on this site , drop me a line by e-mail and I will try my best to accommodate the request! Also keep an eye on Mr. Paull's blog as we are working together to help one another and all of you. His link is on this page down below!