Tech Update: Gaskets, Seals, Sealants and Fasteners
Some gaskets can go the distance, while others can not. The factors that typically cause a gasket to fail include age, heat, thermal expansion, abrasion, pressure, vibration, corrosion, material breakdown or poor design.
Team Mopar’s Allen Johnson Targets 200th Career Round Win, Victory at Las Vegas
Team Mopar NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson advanced to his first final round appearance of the season at the NHRA Houston event last weekend. The Team Mopar veteran has two new goals for the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals.
The Downside of Up: How is the Economic Recovery Affecting Demand, Capacity and Inventories?
It feels like some economic clouds are lifting in the waning months of 2009. Consumer confidence seems to be up, the Dow Jones is above 10,000 and unemployment seems to have stabilized. But, there is a downside of this up, and it is hitting all levels of the aftermarket.
Toyota’s Techstream Lite Introduction is a Winner for Three Attendees at the 2009 CARS Expo in Las Vegas
Demos of the new system were available at the recent CARS Expo in Las Vegas, and attendees were encouraged to enter a drawing to win one of three Techstream Lite Diagnostic Kits.
Tech Feature: Cylinder Head Gasket Service Essentials
Cylinder head gasket design has become more sophisticated than in years past. Critical steps must be taken during the repair process to ensure
MAHLE Clevite Launches New Online Catalog with Direct Ordering Capability
Launchpad allows users to search for any product within the MAHLE Clevite product offering and directly place an order for the product within one user experience.
Captain Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger to Keynote ASRW Events – NACE and CARS
The Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standards Council (AGRSS) in cooperation with ASA, NACE and CARS has announced that Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III, the heroic pilot who masterfully landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River earlier this year, saving 155 people, will serve as keynote speaker during the Opening General Session.
Federal-Mogul Announces Dramatic Expansion of Fel-Pro Gaskets Product Line
Federal-Mogul Corporation’s Fel-Pro gaskets product line has been dramatically expanded to increase the brand’s industry-leading coverage of late-model domestic and foreign-nameplate vehicles.
Century Truck Caps Pledges Allegiance with Free Stars and Stripes Offer
Century Truck Caps, a division of the Truck Accessories Group, LLC (TAG), is helping America honor its heroes. With each purchase of a Century truck cap or Century tonneau cover, Century will include a free American flag. The 3 X 5 foot, made in the USA flag will be available at participating dealers through September 30, 2008 ….
Tech Tip: Misfires May Cause Engine to Feel Rough, Lack Power and Use More Gas
When you have a misfire code for a particular cylinder, you can focus on one of three things: an ignition problem, a fuel injector problem or a compression problem. Ignition problems that can cause misfires include worn or fouled spark plugs, bad plug wires, moisture on the plugs or plug wires, or a weak or dead ignition coil ….