WyoTech Archives
October 2008
(MRA)-Motorcycle Riders Assoication-Bike Night
The roar of the pipes, the gleam of the chrome -"oh no, here come the bikers" of the MRA (Motorcycle Riders Association) and all of their supporters. Don’t worry; it's just a typical night at Frisco’s in Long Beach.
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Street Rod and Custom Fabrication
If you're the type of person that loves television shows like "Pimp My Ride", and you think you’ve got the desire and talent to learn how to customize or restore a car both inside and out, then the WyoTech Automotive Technology-Street Rod and Custom Fabrication Program might just be the career training you need to take you goals to the next level.
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Clay Egan-Rock Crawling Phenom
Clay Egan had been involved in motocross for a number of years until the unfortunate accident of hitting a horse that crossed his path in Utah.
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Marine Mechanic Careers in the Crosshairs
Marine mechanics are the professionals who restore electrical and motorized equipment on boat engines. You'll find them working on large boats, or on smaller boats or personal water craft. But that’s not all they do! Marine mechanics also may install and repair water craft plumbing, steering devices, and boat propellers.
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High Performance Powertrain—Automotive Technology Exposed
In the simplest terms, a powertrain is made up of the engine, transmission, and a driveshaft. Energy is created in the engine, and then transferred to the transmission. The transmission is designed to take that power, through gear ratios, slows it down and further transmits this energy as torque.
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Advanced Automotive Diagnostics
Advanced training in life can pay off, no matter what your field of interest. If you’re into fixing cars, getting under the hood and playing in grease and grime on occasion, you might want to supplement your current knowledge and experience with professional training in Advanced Automotive Diagnostics.
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How to Liven Up Your Engine with a New Diesel Fuel Injector
Fuel injectors are among the most important components of your diesel fuel injector system. You can bring your engine to life by purchasing either a new or used one. You can also expect to get increased gas mileage, added horsepower, and overall better engine performance. This means more money in your pocket at the end of day.
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Ever Consider a Career In Applied Service Management?
If you love the idea of working in the automotive technology field, and would like to gain the skills necessary to eventually manage or run a shop, WyoTech career training in Automotive Technology-Applied Service Management might just be the education you need to help brighten up your career options.
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Avoid Vehicle Breakdowns during the Winter Season
Breakdowns can be costly anytime of the year, and especially during the winter months. Preparation can help to ensure you’ll arrive at your destination safe and sound. Winter breakdowns often occur in harsh weather, which can end up literally being deadly.
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Prefer Living in Your Car if You Could?
Believe it or not, there are people who love working with their skills to create specialty automotive chassis' so much, they’d live in the cars they’re working on if they could! This is the kind of industry where people love getting up early and working hard all day long.
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Got a Dream You’d Like to Build a Car Around?
Just imagine what it’s like to build a car around a dream that's in your head! If you're the kind of person that's itching to customize a vehicle into a work of art, the WyoTech Collision RefinishingTechnology core program; with a concentration in Street Rod andCustom Fabrication career training program might be just the break you’ve be waiting for.
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What is Dieseling all About?
What is dieseling all about is a good question. And one that millions of people have asked or wondered about. The perfect scenario would be for a car to stop running as soon as the ignition switch is turned off.
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Have You Ever Seen A Car Creeper?
For many people, the term might bring to mind someone lurking or creeping around a car! However, if you've ever had to do any work under your car without the benefit of it being hoisted by a hydraulic lift, the device you probably used while "flat-backing it" is called a car creeper.
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Collision Refinishing Careers-What’s In it For You?
If you like working with your hands, and you think you'd like to be the guy or gal that's responsible for restoring a vehicle back to its original splendor after an accident, then working in the field of collision repair might just be the career break you've been looking for.
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Why Not Accelerate Your Life as A Marine Mechanic?
If you've got a knack for working with your hands, and a love for being around water, maybe you should consider a career as a marine mechanic. You can get a lot of respect for bring the man or woman that has the ability and training to get the top performance out of a boat’s engine.
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Marine Mechanic Careers under the Microscope!
The truth is, there's always a need for qualified marine mechanics to fix watercraft people use for fishing, pleasure boating, water sports, and racing. There are a lot of people that even choose to live on their boat. It's the job of the marine mechanic to keep marine watercraft of every kind running safely and smoothly.
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Killer Motorcycle Graphics-What You Need to Know!
You probably won't find one person in a crowd of thousands that doesn't agree that motorcycle graphics can make even a plain motorcycle look hot. Finding the right graphics for your bike can be a big challenge, but if you're patient and can afford some of the options-your bike can become a head-turner.
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How to Choose a Motorcycle Intercom that Works for You!
If you enjoy bike riding, chances are you'll agree that riding alone can be a great solitary experience that allows you to clear your head and organize your thoughts. There's nothing like being lost in the gaze of an open horizon.
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How to Prevent Your Car from Hyrdoplaning- 3 Safety Tips
Preventing your car from hydroplaning doesn't require a degree in rocket science! However, a little common sense and knowledge can go a long way in possibly helping you to prevent an accident.
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Modern Auto Trends—A Career in Automotive Technology Still Makes Sense!
While the world is pushing for greener technology, the gasoline powered engine is here to stay for a bit longer.
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Why Not Become an Automotive Technician?
The great news for people looking to break into the automotive technology industry, is that the increasing complexity of automotive technology is maintaining the demand for skilled automotive technicians.
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Torco Racing Fuels NHRA Nationals
On Octorber 10-12, 2008, Torco Racing fuels the NHRA Nationals in Richmond Virginia.
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VIP Day at the DRAGS-NHRA Dallas Event
WyoTech enrollees participated in some great interviews regarding programs they would be taking at WyoTech. They also got a chance to share their goals at the event, and it was a great opportunity for the enrollees to interact with other.
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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."

