Delphi Announces The Launch Of New Coolant Temperature Sensors
Delphi has announced the introduction of seven new sensors covering nearly 6 million North American Audi, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz vehicles from 1985 to present. Temperature sensors monitor the temperature of the engine coolant.
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.
A/C Update: The Case Against HFO-1234yf ‘Heats Up’
Volkswagen follows Daimler’s lead in its pushback against A/C refrigerant R-1234yf.
AAA Goes Public With Concerns About E15
The American Automobile Association (AAA) issued a press release on Nov. 30 stating that 95 percent of consumers surveyed had not heard of E15, and only 5 percent of vehicles on the road have been approved for E15 use.
Directions: More Diesels Heading Down The Pipeline
It may be a good idea to have some of your techs become ASE certified in diesel engine diagnostics, which you can market to your diesel-driving customers.
TechSmart Announces Fall 2012 Line Expansion
Standard Motor Products (SMP) has expanded its TechSmart line of enhanced engine control products for professional service technicians with the addition of 98 premium parts and 14 new product categories, along with an updated fall 2012 New Parts Guide.
Fuel Pump Diagnostics Using Scan Tools
The most common diagnostic procedures for fuel pumps in the past were analog and hands on. Most fuel pump-related problems could be solved with a pressure gauge and voltmeter. Today, the scan tool is the most important tool when diagnosing a fuel supply problem.
Federal-Mogul Introduces Nearly 120 MOOG Control Arms, Other Replacement Parts for Foreign Nameplate and Domestic Models
Federal-Mogul has announced that its MOOG steering and suspension line now includes nearly 120 additional control arms, ball joints, tie rod ends and other replacement parts for popular foreign nameplate and domestic models.
Permatex Kicks Off the Right Stuff Got A Minute? Giveaway Promotion
Permatex has launched an online promotion for its gasketing product, the Right Stuff 1 Minute Gasket Maker, featuring a new video and customer sweepstakes. Called, the Right Stuff Got A Minute? Giveaway, the promotion is designed to showcase both the remarkable speed of the Right Stuff 1 Minute Gasket Maker and its ability to put parts back in service without the need for curing time.
DENSO Sales California Releases New 2012 Oxygen and Air/Fuel Sensor Catalog
DENSO Sales California has announced the availability of its new 2012 Oxygen and Air/Fuel Sensor Catalog (#O2AF-CAT-0412), which includes 98 new oxygen sensor part numbers, adding 959 new applications to cover an additional 7.2 million units in operation.