Tech Tip: Curing Unstable Idle Conditions on Hyundai Vehicles
Some Hyundai vehicles with 2.4L or 3.5L engines may experience an intermittent unstable idle condition. Follow this simple procedure to diagnose an intermittently sticking closed EGR solenoid valve.
DynoMax Launches New Interactive Demos, In-Depth Product Information and Exclusive ‘Sound Chamber’ on Website
Ready or not, performance enthusiasts will be thrilled with the new online exhaust experience at the www.dynomax.com website. DynoMax Performance Exhaust has unleashed the power of its brand and products on its new site, making it easy for any type of automotive or truck enthusiast to understand the differences between performance exhaust products.
Neutronics’ Gary Halpern Shares His Insights on A/C Industry
Having just returned from the 2006 Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide Trade Show in Orlando, FL, I found myself very troubled by what I now know is a very disturbing "state of the industry" for mobile A/C.
Bosal Offers Aftermarket Rewards Program for Technicians
Bosal USA, Inc. has introduced a special rewards program for professional automotive technicians who buy and install Bosal replacement and performance exhaust products. Bosal customers will be able to earn points based on the volume of their Bosal purchase and apply those points towards the redemption of a wide variety of exciting merchandise and apparel.
ASA, Delphi Activate Online Education Tools
Delphi Integrated Service Solutions’ e-Tech Network, a management and training tool designed to improve service bay efficiency and enhance technician productivity, is now being offered at substantially reduced rates for ASA members.
Spicer Chassis Announces Grand Prize Winner of Spring Into Summer Promotion
Technician Terry Tush won the grand prize in the Spicer Chassis Spring Into Summer promotion – a $2,500 gift certificate from popular outfitter Cabela’s.
Tech Tip: Timing Belt Replacement – Safeguarding Your Customers’ Vehicles From Major Engine Damage
Although better materials and manufacturing technology have extended the timing belt replacement intervals on many nameplates, timing belt replacements remain one of the most profitable scheduled maintenance services.
Tenneco Offering $25 Consumer Rebate on Monroe Premium Brake Pads
Tenneco Inc. is supporting the national launch of its new Monroe Ceramics and Monroe Dynamics premium brake pads with an exclusive $25 consumer cash rebate program throughout 2006.
Snap-on Keeps on Truckin’
In a daring test of strength, Snap-on Tools Company recently mounted a massive Peterbilt dump truck on six tool storage cabinets at Snap-on Tools headquarters in Kenosha, WI, to demonstrate the durability of its storage units.
StopTech Brakes Dominate Daytona in Grand-Am Cup Opener
The #96 H&R Springs/StopTech Brakes BMW M3, driven by Chris Gleason and Bill Auberlen, began the 2006 Grand-Am Cup season with another dominant performance on Friday, Jan. 27.
CARQUEST Names Wells Manufacturing Company 2005 Vendor of the Year
Wells Manufacturing earned the 2005 award by listening intently and understanding the market’s need for OE Fit-Form-Function. They built and proposed a product line that matched OE; SKU for SKU, which included expanded platform coverage and competitive pricing. They built a custom program for CARQUEST and did it in record time.
Bridgestone Shows New Tire Concept – Three Air Chambers
Bridgestone Corp. revealed a new tire concept, a multi-air-chamber tire, which has three separate chambers acting as pressure vessels. Bridgestone said the concept "was born from extensive R&D efforts with a view to the future of tires."