Dayco Expands Its Aftermarket Parts Line
Dayco has added an additional 391 parts to its aftermarket line, covering more than 96.9 million parts in operation (PIO) in the United States. Dayco says its customers can count on the company for continued innovation and diversification of essential engine products, drive systems and services for automobiles, trucks, construction, agriculture and industry. Serpentine Belts
Preventive Cooling System Service: Keeping P0128 Codes Away
Of the engine’s two vital fluid systems, lubrication and cooling, the cooling system might need more routine maintenance. If we don’t inspect and service the cooling system as required, the system might fail well before the next extended interval oil change is due. With that said, let’s explore a few ways to inspect cooling systems on extended maintenance interval vehicles.
Cooling System Preventive Maintenance Service
Given the current range of extended maintenance intervals, it’s safe to say that your shop might see Grandma’s 2011 Volkswagen Jetta only when its oil life monitor indicates the need for an oil change.
Toyota Charging System Diagnostics
A remanufactured alternator has just been installed on a 2008 Toyota Tundra. A few days ago, it left your shop with a happy owner, and now it has returned with the battery warning light glaring in your face. What’s your next move?
Summer Vacation Insurance: Catch a System Failure Before it Interrupts Your Customers’ Travel Plans
With many customers scheduling summer vacation road trips, it is important to check vehicles’ belts and hoses before they get on the road.
Steering Noise Diagnostics
Steering system noise complaints can often be the most difficult to reproduce and diagnose. A squeaking noise in the steering column, for example, can often be influenced by temperature and humidity. In many cases, a squeaking noise can be caused by dry or corroded universal joints in the steering intermediate shaft located between the steering shaft and the steering gear or rack.
Dayco To Showcase Technology, New Products At AAPEX 2015
Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, will showcase its latest technology and products during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nev., November 2 – 5, 2015. Built specifically with the professional technician and do-it-yourself customer in mind, Dayco will feature its Interactive
Modern Charging Systems: Cover All The Bases During the Diagnostic Process
To quote a familiar situation: “My customer’s car is now on its third alternator in six months and my jobber store refuses to warranty a fourth.” In other words, the parts supplier believes that an underlying problem is causing these alternators to fail and, therefore, won’t warranty more alternators. While we occasionally experience a sequence
Gates Introduces New System Repair Initiative
The Gates Corp. has introduced “Be System Smart,” an approach to automotive maintenance that focuses on making complete system repairs. Be System Smart is Gates’ call to action to technicians and consumers to evolve their mindset and think holistically about their vehicles’ systems. When components wear, they put the entire system at risk. Serpentine belts
Dayco Named Large Industry Of The Year In Walterboro, S.C.
Dayco Products has been named the 2014 Large Industry Award winner by the Walterboro-Colleton Chamber of Commerce in Walterboro, S.C. This award, voted on by members of the chamber, is given to a large industry that is a proven leader within the Walterboro community. Walterboro-Colleton Chamber of Commerce membership consists of more than 300 members, and