PEAK Launches Motor Oil Brand with IndyCar Series, Indianapolis 500 Partnerships
Powerhouse automotive brand PEAK is expanding beyond antifreeze into a new line of premium quality motor oils, and will feature the IndyCar Series, Indianapolis 500 and Danica Patrick in rolling out its latest products as part of a multi-year official partner agreement signed with the IndyCar Series.
Tenneco’s Monroe Brand Funds Car Care Professionals Network Scholarships
Tenneco Inc. recently announced a $10,000 donation on behalf of its Monroe brand to fund shop management education and technical training scholarships through the Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN). The donation is the first of its kind to CCPN, which was established in 2007 by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) to represent the interests of automotive service businesses and their employees.
Steck Manufacturing Introduces EZ Pull Pliers
Steck Manufacturing Company has released another winning tool – the EZ Pull Pliers (P/N 20085) – which allows body shop technicians quick access to grip and pull multiple pull pins (studs) as well as vertical and horizontal flanges.
AIM Introduces New Website
AIM, maker of new and remanufactured rotating electrical products for both import and domestic vehicles, has introduced its new website. The website supports the company’s new "AIM Power In Motion" branding and marketing initiative announced earlier this year.
Identifix Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Identifix, one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, recently announced that the company is celebrating 20 years of servicing independent repair shops.
Mischievous Cats
By definition, a catalytic converter should last the lifetime of the vehicle. It can last this long because a catalyst is something that, just by being present, causes a reaction to other materials without itself being a participant in the reaction. However, real life has proven that the life span of a catalytic converter varies
Replacing Hubs with Wheel Speed Sensors
By Larry Carley, Technical Editor When engineers came up with the idea of putting the wheel speed sensor (WSS) and tone ring inside a sealed wheel bearing hub assembly, it seemed like a great idea. The sealed environment would help protect the sensor and make it less vulnerable to damage or contamination from the outside
SafeShop: Nature of the Hazard – Safe Welding Practices
Welding two pieces of metal together with sparks, fire and electricity is obviously a dangerous part of a technician’s job. Because as an automotive technician you’re not welding all day, the safety precautions that a professional welder takes sometimes go by the wayside. But even for short periods of welding, you must consider the dangers
Climate Equipment: Hey, It’s Cold in Here!
Wherever two or more shall gather… Somebody is bound to be too hot or too cold! It seems to be a fact of life, people can never agree about the temperature inside. This one says it’s too hot, while that one says it’s too cold. One thing we can all agree on is that we
Goodyear Gemini Hosts Women’s Car Care Clinics in October
To celebrate National Fall Car Care Month this month, Goodyear Gemini is hosting complimentary Women’s Car Care Clinics in major market locations throughout the U.S. Held in conjunction with the "Be Car Care Aware" educational campaign, the clinics are designed to better acquaint women with their vehicles’ maintenance needs.