RoboReel POWER Now Bosch Approved
Great Stuff Inc. announces that its RoboReel POWER has been approved by Bosch Dealer Equipment Services and is now available through the industry supplier to GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Infinity, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Subaru, Hyundai, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Tesla and Volvo.
MAHLE Clevite Transitions Company Name To MAHLE Aftermarket Inc.
MAHLE Clevite Inc. has announced the transition of its company name to MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. According to the company, the changeover to the new company name, effective Jan. 1, 2014, serves a dual purpose: to bring MAHLE in line with all of the MAHLE Global Aftermarket divisions, and to highlight the substantial diversification of the MAHLE Aftermarket product mix.
Stant Introduces 25 New Products At AAPEX
Stant recently introduced 25 new products, a new 2014 car & light truck catalog and a new banner program at the 2013 AAPEX show held earlier this month in Las Vegas.
MAHLE Clevite Expands North American Product Offering
MAHLE Clevite has expanded its North American product offering to include Behr thermostats and other components for temperature regulation, as a result of the progressing acquisition by MAHLE of Behr. This extensive range of thermostats, switches and sensors for the automotive aftermarket was introduced under both the MAHLE Original and Behr brands at this year’s AAPEX Show, held earlier this month in Las Vegas.
MAHLE Clevite Increases Presence At AAPEX With Addition Of MAHLE RTI Automotive Maintenance Equipment
MAHLE Clevite Inc. has expanded its booth display at this year’s AAPEX Show, more than doubling the size of last year’s booth. MAHLE Clevite says the larger booth size provides the company with more room to highlight its full range of products and exemplify its commitment to the North American automotive aftermarket.
Extended Oil Change Intervals Taking Their Toll On Today’s Engines
Neglected oil change intervals can ruin the best engine oils. As engine oil accumulates miles, it becomes contaminated with carbon, water and various acids, all of which are a by-product of internal combustion and which will form a film of black, gooey sludge on the interior parts of the engine.
Diagnostic Solutions: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensors
Considering that roughly 1,500 or more different vehicle models are introduced into our domestic market each year, it’s becoming more difficult to predict how a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) will utilize data from a particular sensor or detect an out-of-range sensor in any single vehicle platform. The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor provides a good illustration of how many on-board diagnostic strategies have changed.
Diagnostic Solutions: Extended Oil Change Intervals
Extended oil change intervals are a mixed blessing. On the upside, extended oil change intervals are conserving precious oil and reducing carbon emissions. On the downside, many vehicle owners are forgetting to check their engine’s oil level between oil changes. The most common result is an engine ruined by excess accumulations of varnish and sludge due to using motor oils that are not approved by the engine manufacturer.
A New Look at Cooling System Technology
While changes in modern cooling system technology might not be apparent in day-to-day servicing, the fact is that auto manufacturers are continuing to increase fuel economy and power output by changing how the cooling system operates.
Diagnostic Solutions: Engine Lubrication System Problems
Auto manufacturers are continuing to reduce vehicle maintenance requirements by extending oil change intervals, but many vehicle owners are forgetting to check their engine’s oil level between oil changes, warns Gary Goms, import specialist contributor. As such, extended oil change intervals are changing how we should recommend and perform scheduled vehicle maintenance.