Tech Tip: Prescription for RX-7 A/C Repair
One summer afternoon, he dropped the car off for its 60,000-mile service and mentioned the air conditioning had stopped working. Also, air was only blowing out of the defroster ducts. After a "quick" test drive, I brought the car in to check out the problem.
What’s the Buzz Behind Bosch’s ‘Bracketless’ Wiper Blades?
Bosch’s new bracketless wiper blade for the aftermarket, Bosch ICON, replaces the conventional frame and joints with enclosed dual precision-tensioned steel springs in a bracketless design. This helps the blade apply uniform pressure along the entire length of the wiping element – for a cleaner, smoother and quieter wipe each time.
Men Not Necessarily More Car-Care Savvy Than Women; Jiffy Lube Survey Shows Both Sexes Fall Short in Preventive Maintenance Knowledge
Women who turn to men for car-care advice may not be getting good counsel as often as they think. A national survey sponsored by Jiffy Lube International found that while 69 percent of men and 64 percent of women think men know more than women on the subject, their responses to basic car-care questions tell a somewhat different story.
ACDelco’s WISE Internet Parts System Expanded
In 2000 and 2001, ACDelco launched two e-business tools for shop owners and Independent Service Centers (ISC): Web Integrated Service Environment (WISE) and WISE Internet Parts (WIP). WIP is a web-based application that lets ACDelco customers check inventory and order parts online anytime from WISE-enabled ACDelco Warehouse Distributors (WDs).
Henkel Expands NASCAR Presence in 2006
Henkel of America, Inc., an affiliate of the Henkel Group, a Fortune Global 500 company, will amplify its sponsorship efforts in 2006 through partnership with Roush Racing driver Carl Edwards in the NASCAR Busch Series. Additionally, Henkel has been established as an Official Partner of Roush Racing and the No. 60 Ford Fusion driven by Edwards.
Leak Detection: Becoming Your Shop’s Leak Detective
When a customer’s A/C system isn’t cooling well and the refrigerant charge is low, you know the system is leaking. The question is where? Finding refrigerant leaks on today’s vehicles can be a challenge. For one thing, many of the A/C system parts are buried and difficult to reach. Also, most systems today hold much
Automotive Lift Institute Offers Updated Safety Tips
The Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. (ALI) announces the availability of a new ALI "Safety Tips" placard. This updated Safety placard boasts a new technical appearance designed to enhance visibility and the awareness of the need for automotive lift safety by shop personnel.
DENSO Develops New ECU for Adaptive Front Lighting Systems
DENSO Corporation has developed a new electronic control unit (ECU) for adaptive front lighting systems (AFS), which is approximately 70 percent smaller in volume compared to DENSO’s conventional ECU for the AFS. The new ECU is installed on the Toyota Estima launched this month in Japan.
WIX Hummer H2 Program Brings WIX Filters Message to the Masses
Following its debut in 2005, the WIX Hummer H2 program – WIX Filters’ mobile marketing unit – will be available to customers throughout 2006 to generate awareness and attention at their facilities and special events.
Eliminate Slip and Fall Hazards From Your Shop
One of the greatest workers compensation and liability exposures confronting many companies across the country is slip and fall incidents. A fall can result in the loss of a valued employee or the filing of a third-party lawsuit. Many of these incidents can be prevented.