Industry Support

Transtec Donates Transmission Tooling and Kits
Transtec Donates Transmission Tooling and Kits

Thank you, Transtec for the generous donation of two piston/gearset jigs to allow us to service ZF 8HP large and small units.  Also, thank you for the two overhaul kits to service the seals and pistons in the large and small ZF 8HP.  This donation will support the automatic transmissions…Read More

Stellantis Donates 10 WiTech 2 Software Subscriptions
Stellantis Donates 10 WiTech 2 Software Subscriptions

Thank you, Stellantis, for the donation of ten licenses and Micropods to the SIU Automotive Technology program.  Each of these licenses is worth $1600, so the total donation is $16,000!  These Micropods and Witech subscriptions are invaluable to our faculty and students while diagnosing our Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep…Read More

Cummins Donates PCM and Training Diagrams
Cummins Donates PCM and Training Diagrams

Thank you, Cummins, for the generous donation of a new PCM to replace this faulty module.  This PCM is worth over $6000 and would be a tough purchase for our department.  Cummins came through big-time and provided the PCM and 5 high-quality laminated wiring diagrams worth $425.  These diagrams are…Read More

General Motors Donates Techline Connect Software
General Motors Donates Techline Connect Software

Thank you, General Motors, for the generous donation of seven full-access software subscriptions to GM’s Techline Connect.  Each of these subscriptions is worth $4,328 for a total of $30,296!   With the great GM vehicle donations we’ve received in the past, this software will allow the students to experience OE-level diagnostics,…Read More

Kiewit Donates Equipped F550 Truck
Kiewit Donates Equipped F550 Truck

Thank you, Kiewit, for the excellent donation of the Ford F550 work truck.  This truck is equipped with a hydraulic crane and a generator/welder.  The students will now enjoy learning about the Ford 6.7L diesel, PTO functions and operations, as well as hydraulics and electronic add-ons.  Thank you to our…Read More

Noregon Donates 20 JPRO Software Packages
Noregon Donates 20 JPRO Software Packages

At $4,300 per license with NextStep Repair, Noregon is supporting the program with $86,000 worth of software access per year!  JPRO is a software package that allows students to access diagnostic scan tool data for virtually all makes and models of heavy-duty over-the-road and off-highway trucks and equipment. Coupled with…Read More

Ally Donates Tesla Model S
Ally Donates Tesla Model S

Thank you, Ally, for the generous gift of a Tesla Model S P90D.  This vehicle will enhance the EV class greatly with exceptional experiences with high voltage battery packs, the power conversion system, body electronics, and high voltage HVAC.  Thank you!

GM Donates a Diesel 3.0L Engine
GM Donates a Diesel 3.0L Engine

Thank you, General Motors, for the 3-liter diesel engine!  The Diesel Emissions and Drivability class will learn a great deal while overhauling this late-model high-tech engine!

Nissan Donates NINE Leaf EVs
Nissan Donates NINE Leaf EVs

A huge thank you to Nissan for the generous donation of nine Leaf EVs ranging from model year 2017 to 2024.  All of these vehicles are fully functional, but they have mechanical/electrical issues ranging from low-capacity high-voltage batteries to isolation faults.  These vehicles will be perfect for our electrification courses…Read More

Ford Donates IDS Subscription to SIU
Ford Donates IDS Subscription to SIU

Thank you, Ford for donating a year subscription to your Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) to allow our Ford VCM-3 to communicate to our Ford vehicles.  This subscription normally costs $900 per year and Ford has supported us with this software for the past two years.  This software allows us to…Read More