Practical Shop Skills

Nine practical, ’hands-on’ automotive programs help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles.

1. Engines

  • Listening to Engine Noises
  • Checking for Cylinder Head Warpage
  • Checking Valve Springs
  • Replacing Valve Seals
  • Checking Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance
  • Checking Valve Spring Installed Height
  • Checking Timing Chain Slack
  • Measuring Lobe Lift
  • Checking & Measuring Cylinder Bore
  • Checking Crankshaft Journals
  • Measuring Bearing Clearance
  • Checking & Measuring Pistons
  • Measuring & Installing Piston Rings
  • Checking the PCV System

2. Auto Trans

  • Diagnosing Problems Related to Fluid Condition
  • Pressure Test/Checking Modulator Operation
  • Testing a Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)
  • Diagnosing Electronic Transmission
  • Checking the TR Switch
  • Adjusting the TV Cable
  • Checking the Governor
  • Replacing the Extension Housing Bushing
  • Checking the Servo Assembly
  • Testing Solenoid Operation
  • Checking Final Drive Components
  • Overhauling a Multiple Disc Clutch

3. Drive Train

  • Diagnosing Clutch Problems
  • Replacing Clutch Components and Bleeding the Hydraulic System
  • Measuring and Adjusting Main Shaft End Play
  • Evaluating the Operation of Transaxle’s Sensors and Switches
  • Checking and Replacing Universal Joints
  • Measuring Drive Shaft Runout
  • Determining Drive Shaft Angles
  • Measuring Pinion Bearing Preload
  • Checking Transfer Case Lubricant
  • Servicing Front Wheel Bearings

4. Undercar Systems

  • Diagnosing Clutch Problems
  • Replacing Clutch Components and Bleeding the Hydraulic System
  • Measuring and Adjusting Main Shaft End Play
  • Evaluating the Operation of Transaxle’s Sensors and Switches
  • Checking and Replacing Universal Joints
  • Measuring Drive Shaft Runout
  • Determining Drive Shaft Angles
  • Measuring Pinion Bearing Preload
  • Checking Transfer Case Lubricant
  • Servicing Front Wheel Bearings

5. Brake Systems

  • Diagnosing M/C Problems and Replacing Brake Lines
  • Replacing the Master Cylinder
  • Pressure Bleeding the Hydraulic System
  • Diagnosing Drum Brakes
  • Rebuilding a Disc Brake Caliper
  • Inspecting Brake Rotors
  • Torquing Wheel Lugs
  • Checking Booster Operation (Pedal Travel)
  • Servicing the Parking Brake
  • Servicing Anti-lock Brakes

6. Starting, Charging and Electrical

  • Measuring Parasitic Draw
  • Reading a Wire Diagram
  • Load Testing the Battery
  • Checking Starter Current Draw
  • Measuring Starter Circuit Voltage Drop
  • Testing Charging System Output
  • Bench Testing Alternator Components
  • Diagnosing Turn Signals
  • Testing and Diagnosing Dash Gauges

7. Climate Control

  • Gauge Reading and “Touch” Diagnostics
  • Leak Checking the A/C System
  • Recovery, Evacuation, and Charging
  • Servicing the A/C Compressor
  • Testing the Pressure Cycling Switch
  • Testing an Electric Cooling Fan Circuit
  • Diagnosing Automatic Temperature Control
  • Checking for Refrigerant Contamination

8. Driveability

  • Performing Engine Mechanical Tests
  • Testing Fuel Pressure, Volume, and Quality
  • Diagnosing EGR and Air Systems
  • No-code Diagnostics
  • Retrieving Stored Trouble Codes
  • Measuring Voltage drop

9. Advanced Driveability

  • Identifying Engine Mechanical Problems
  • Checking Exhaust Backpressure
  • Analyzing Scan Data
  • Mechanical vs. Electronic Problems
  • Testing Computer Driver Circuits
  • Analyzing Oxygen Sensor Wave Forms
  • Evaluating Injector Performance
  • Testing Converter Efficiency
Practical Shop Skills - Complete Set of 9 - VHS Yes $899.00
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All nine (9) practical, “hands-on” automotive programs to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles.

Practical Shop Skills - Complete Set of 9 - CD Yes $899.00
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All nine (9) practical, “hands-on” automotive programs to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles.

Practical Shop Skills - Advanced Driveability - VHS Yes $119.00
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Program Highlights:

  • Identifying Engine Mechanical Problems
  • Checking Exhaust Backpressure
  • Analyzing Scan Data
  • Mechanical vs. Electronic Problems
  • Testing Computer Driver Circuits
  • Analyzing Oxygen Sensor Wave Forms
  • Evaluating Injector Performance
  • Testing Converter Efficiency
Practical Shop Skills - Advanced Driveability - CD Yes $119.00
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Program Highlights:

  • Identifying Engine Mechanical Problems
  • Checking Exhaust Backpressure
  • Analyzing Scan Data
  • Mechanical vs. Electronic Problems
  • Testing Computer Driver Circuits
  • Analyzing Oxygen Sensor Wave Forms
  • Evaluating Injector Performance
  • Testing Converter Efficiency
Practical Shop Skills - Driveability - VHS Yes $119.00
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Program Highlights:

  • Performing Engine Mechanical Tests
  • Testing Fuel Pressure, Volume, and Quality
  • Diagnosing EGR and Air Systems
  • No-code Diagnostics
  • Retrieving Stored Trouble Codes
  • Measuring Voltage drop
Practical Shop Skills - Driveability - CD Yes $119.00
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Program Highlights:

  • Performing Engine Mechanical Tests
  • Testing Fuel Pressure, Volume, and Quality
  • Diagnosing EGR and Air Systems
  • No-code Diagnostics
  • Retrieving Stored Trouble Codes
  • Measuring Voltage drop
Practical Shop Skills - Climate Control - VHS Yes $119.00
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Program Highlights:

  • Gauge Reading and “Touch” Diagnostics
  • Leak Checking the A/C System
  • Recovery, Evacuation, and Charging
  • Servicing the A/C Compressor
  • Testing the Pressure Cycling Switch
  • Testing an Electric Cooling Fan Circuit
  • Diagnosing Automatic Temperature Control
  • Checking for Refrigerant Contamination
Practical Shop Skills - Climate Control - CD Yes $119.00
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Program Highlights:

  • Gauge Reading and “Touch” Diagnostics
  • Leak Checking the A/C System
  • Recovery, Evacuation, and Charging
  • Servicing the A/C Compressor
  • Testing the Pressure Cycling Switch
  • Testing an Electric Cooling Fan Circuit
  • Diagnosing Automatic Temperature Control
  • Checking for Refrigerant Contamination
Practical Shop Skills - Starting, Charging & Electrical - VHS Yes $119.00
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Program Highlights:

  • Measuring Parasitic Draw
  • Reading a Wire Diagram
  • Load Testing the Battery
  • Checking Starter Current Draw
  • Measuring Starter Circuit Voltage Drop
  • Testing Charging System Output
  • Bench Testing Alternator Components
  • Diagnosing Turn Signals
  • Testing and Diagnosing Dash Gauges
Practical Shop Skills - Starting, Charging & Electrical - CD Yes $119.00
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Program Highlights:

  • Measuring Parasitic Draw
  • Reading a Wire Diagram
  • Load Testing the Battery
  • Checking Starter Current Draw
  • Measuring Starter Circuit Voltage Drop
  • Testing Charging System Output
  • Bench Testing Alternator Components
  • Diagnosing Turn Signals
  • Testing and Diagnosing Dash Gauges
Practical Shop Skills - Brake Systems - VHS Yes $119.00
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive programs to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles.

Practical Shop Skills - Brake Systems - CD Yes $119.00
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive programs to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles.

Practical Shop Skills - Undercar Systems - VHS Yes $119.00
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive program to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles.

Practical Shop Skills - Undercar Systems - CD Yes $119.00
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive program to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles.

Practical Shop Skills - Drive Train - VHS Yes $119.00
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive program to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles.

Practical Shop Skills - Drive Train - CD Yes $119.00
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive program to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles.

Practical Shop Skills - Auto Trans - CD Yes $119.00
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive program to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles.

Practical Shop Skills - Auto Trans - VHS Yes $119.00
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive program to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles.

Practical Shop Skills - Engines - VHS Yes $119.00
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive program to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles.

Practical Shop Skills - Engines - CD Yes $119.00
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive program to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles.

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