Ignorance Is Intent: Fatalities On The Rise
Recently, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that traffic fatalities were up by nine percent. This is a huge jump. My theory is that the rise in fatalities is the apathy of American motorist towards maintenance and proper repair of their vehicles.
BFGoodrich Launches G-Force Rival Tire in New Orleans
Industry influencers” tested and evaluated the company’s new DOT extreme performance street/race tire, the g-Force Rival.
ACDelco Expands Wiper Blade, Washer Pump Coverage
ACDelco has introduced new ACDelco Professional and Advantage front and rear wiper blades and washer pumps, covering more than 7.4 million vehicles.
Spectra Premium Introduces 103 New Fuel Delivery Part Numbers
Spectra Premium has introduced 103 new fuel delivery part numbers covering more than 12 million U.S. and Canadian registered vehicles.
Tenneco Bringing New Coverage, Latest Technologies To Walker Converter Line
Several popular Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Hyundai and Kia applications will be among dozens of late-model import vehicles that will be added to Tenneco’s Walker line of catalytic converters in 2013. The company also plans to significantly increase its offering of EPA- and CARB-compliant manifold converters to reflect the latest emissions control designs being used by global vehicle manufacturers.
Vehicle Stability Control Training Video Available From AVI
Dave Scaler goes in-depth on Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) and Electronic Stability (ESC) system diagnostics in this class. This course starts with an explanation on how ABS systems work and how information from the wheel speed sensors is turned into valve/pump commands in the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU).
AMSOIL Announces Reformulated Synthetic Power Steering Fluid
AMSOIL Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Power Steering Fluid has been reformulated to meet the growing demands of newer vehicles. The upgraded formula provides better wear protection and improved cold weather performance and meets more OEM specifications.
Five Wheel Bearing R&Rs That Have a Bad Reputation
Some wheel bearing jobs can take as many as three hours and require removal of the knuckle from the vehicle. Collected in this article are some of the most difficult vehicles as reported by technicians, labor guides and bearing manufacturers.
Centric Parts Now Offers Brake Coverage for More Than 400 Model Year 2012 or Newer Vehicles
Centric Parts has announced the immediate availability of more than 20 new applications covering several of the hottest new 2013 model year vehicles. The new applications, which are now available, enhance Centric Parts’ line of aftermarket brake and clutch components for most popular late-model foreign and domestic vehicles, and bring the total number of 2012 or newer supported vehicles to more than 400.
Beck/Arnley Launches New Website
Beck/Arnley has launched a new website to highlight its line of genuine, OE-quality fluids specifically designed for Asian import vehicles. The Beck/Arnley fluid line covers such vehicles as Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Toyota, Lexus, Scion, Subaru, Nissan, Infiniti, Acura and Honda.