MAHLE CLEVITE Now Part of ExtremeWrench.com
MAHLE has now joined ExtremeWrench to offer rewards of their complete line of original equipment filters. Included in the program are MAHLE’s oil, air, fuel and fresh air filters.
Tech Feature: Electric/Electronic Parking Brakes
The current emergency/parking brake is the most unused device on a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. But, the electrically actuated parking brake is changing the parking brake into a multi-purpose mechanism on modern vehicles. Using an electric motor to apply the parking brake results in the mechanical linkage being eliminated from the vehicle passenger compartment.
LAUNCH Promo Special Includes Free Super-16 Connector
For the first quarter of 2011 (Jan.1 –March 31st), LAUNCH will be running a promo special on the X431 Tool (PN# 301100034). All X431 Tools sold within Q1 2011 will now come with a Super-16 connector free of charge.
Snap-on Announces “Free Accessory” Software Promotion
With Snap-on’s “Free Accessory” software promotion, VERUS, MODIS, SOLUS PRO and SOLUS owners in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico who invest in Snap-on’s latest upgrade, Software Bundle 10.4, will receive a free credit up to $185 towards diagnostic accessories.
Top 5 Tools: Dick Horan, Precision Imports Inc.
Dick Horan, owner Precision Imports Inc. Manchester, NM Autologic BMW Scanner Ross-Tech VAG-COM Diagnostic Software Induction Innovations Mini-Ductor Induction Heater Mercedes-Benz SDS Scanner IDS Scanner for Ford, Jaguar and Land Rover
Scrap Metal Task Force Catching Catalytic Converter Thieves in Oregon
Catalytic converter thieves can make up to $1,000 a night. To combat this, a newly formed scrap metal task force in Washington County, Oregon, is arresting catalytic converter thieves when they attempt to sell their stolen converters to area recyclers.
Automakers Applaud Washington Copper Brake Pad Bill
Provisions of SB 6557 call for the banning of brake pads containing more than trace amounts of cadmium, chromium, asbestos, lead and mercury in the state of Washington beginning in 2014.
Carley’s Corner: The Pitfalls of Extended Warranties
New car warranties keep getting longer and longer, much to the dismay of the aftermarket.
2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year Winners Announced
This year was only the third time in 17 years that one automaker has won both awards.
DENSO Sales California Releases New 2009 Oxygen Sensor Catalog
Along with additional coverage, the DENSO 2009 catalog offers an updated 180-page illustration guide to assist with sensor selection.