WyoTech Archives
November 2008
Your Bike—You—and the Open Road!
It's early Sunday morning, the air is cool and crisp, and the sun is starting to burn away the fog. A lot of bike riders will say this is the best time for them to suit up and ride.
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Motorcycle Batteries—Keep Safety and Maintenance in Mind
Motorcycles of the past had tiny lead acid batteries that involved a monthly maintenance ritual. Distilled water had to be added to each cell, and leaving the filler caps off each cell so that hydrogen gas could escape was the rule of thumb.
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Emerging Auto Trends
It's always good to get a good feel for where the trends are leading us in the auto industry. For the most part, the days are gone with a mechanic could swap out the engine or replace the water pump with ease.
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Driver’s Education Exposed
Taking a driver's education course is only as good as how serious the information is taken. Today, more than ever, people seem to be distracted behind the steering wheel. People are no longer looking before they change lanes, or if they do, they look like they assume the other person will get out the way. People are distracted by cell phones, pda’s, GPS systems, and more.
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A Clean Engine—Why It’s Important!
There are some really good reasons why you should endeavor to keep your vehicle's engine clean. One of the most important reasons is it's much easier to find a fluid leak, worn or torn belts, prevent engine rust, and to sell your car when the time comes. And, if you're a backyard mechanic, it makes things a lot less messy when under the hood.
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Automotive Careers in Today’s World
There are literally thousands of automotive jobs across the country looking for qualified people to fill available positions. Is auto retailing your future? Or, perhaps you cut your teeth on the thought of being in the field of Applied Service Management, or Motorsports Chassis Fabrication!
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20th Anniversary Career Opportunities Fair
Each year, in conjunction with the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals, the NHRA hosts the Career Opportunities Fair (COF) presented by the U.S. Army. High School students, instructors and school administrators from all over Southern California are invited to attend. In 2007, over 3,000 students attended from San Bernardino, San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
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WyoTech Long Beach-Student Appreciation Day
Monday, November 10th, 12:00-2:00pm, is student appreciation day for WyoTech students.
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The Importance of RHVAC Filters
There are a variety of RHVAC (Residential Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) filters on the market for both consumer and commercial use. The most common type of HVAC furnace filters are the fiberglass disposable ones bought at most hardware or retail stores. Other common types include metal or washable plastic fiber type filters.
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Jessi Combs - Extreme 4x42004 Graduate
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Former Co-host of Spike TV's "Xtreme 4X4"
"At WyoTech, I received the skill set necessary to take me as far as my imagination will lead me."
Jessi Combs' motto, "It's not how big you are in the fight; it's how big the fight is in you," has taken her ...
Caleb Troyer2006 Graduate
automotive-technology"WyoTech was well worth the money and time that I spent. I learned a lot about cars, met a lot of people and had a lot of fun. If I was asked to do it again, I'd do it in a heartbeat."

