Snap-on Offers Software Upgrades For European Vehicles
The newly updated European software for the Snap-on Software Upgrade 13.4 includes the latest FIAT 500 diagnostics coverage for engine, transmission, ABS, airbag, body control, instrument, electric power steering and more. The Snap-on optional European coverage is also available for nine other European makes including Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Smart Car, Volkswagen and Volvo.
Tenneco Reaching Automotive Professionals And Consumers Through Training Videos On YouTube
Tenneco says it is reaching thousands of automotive professionals and consumers as it continues to add hands-on technical training and product videos to the “TennecoInc” aftermarket channel on YouTube.
Snap-on Releases Software Upgrades For European Vehicles
The newly updated European software for the Snap-on Software Upgrade 13.4 includes the latest FIAT 500 diagnostics coverage for engine, transmission, ABS, airbag, body control, instrument, electric power steering and more. The Snap-on optional European coverage is also available for nine other European makes including Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Smart Car, Volkswagen and Volvo.
Mazda’s SKYACTIV Technology
Mazda has been making big waves in the automotive world with its SKYACTIV technology. Introduced in 2011 in the Japanese market, Mazda’s ultra high-compression, direct injection gasoline engines are achieving fuel economy numbers that rival many hybrids – and at much less cost. These engines include the SKYACTIV-G 1.3L engine in the 2012 Mazda 2, the 2.0L in the 2012 Mazda 3 and 2013 CX-5, and the 2.0L and 2.5L engines in the 2014 Mazda 6 and CX-5.
Power Steering Fluid Is Just Power Steering Fluid, Right? Not Necessarily, Especially When It Comes To Imports …
Savvy technicians know to use dedicated power steering fluids for the many models, both import and domestic, that call for them. There are still many cars on the road for which ATF is appropriate. However, in recent years, some European automakers have specified a more advanced synthetic fluid for use in power steering systems.
Standard Motor Products Announces TechSmart Fall 2013 Line Expansion
Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) has announced its latest TechSmart line expansion for 2013. TechSmart has added 95 new premium parts to its growing line of engine control products, covering more than 85 million vehicle applications. Highlighting this release are several exciting new problem-solving solutions, including DISA valve repair kits for BMW’s common DISA valve failure, throttle position sensor repair kits for Honda and a variable intake manifold repair kit for the high-failure Mercedes-Benz variable intake manifold.
New Brake Pad Sets Added To Monroe Total Solution Line
Tenneco has introduced new brake pad sets to the Monroe Total Solution line of ultra-premium ceramic and semi-metallic brake pads. The new pad SKUs cover over two million popular late-model passenger vehicles, and the Monroe Total Solution line now offers 97-percent coverage of domestic- and foreign-nameplate applications.
Arnott Air Suspension Releases 2014 Product Catalog
Arnott Inc. has released its 2014 product catalog. The new catalog provides detailed information on more than 260 air suspension replacement products including new product offerings for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and more.
Snap-on Introduces Software Upgrade 13.4
The new Software Upgrade 13.4 from Snap-on Diagnostics is packed with high performance diagnostics specifically formulated to put you at the top of your game as a professional technician – to fix more cars faster. With the most current diagnostic capabilities for over 64 million vehicles on the road today, this powerful upgrade expands repair shops’ service reach by delivering the latest features and new coverage for all major makes back to model year 1998.
FMI Automotive Adds Import Nameplate Water Pump Coverage
FMI Automotive has expanded its line of premium performance water pumps to include new part numbers for Infiniti, Nissan, Audi, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz cars and light trucks. In addition, the company has recently added new heavy duty water pump coverage that fits Cummins engines.