Delphi Technologies Unveils Growth Opportunities For North American Aftermarket At AAPEX
The company will announce double-digit sales coverage growth in gasoline fuel systems, chassis and engine management.
Delphi Technologies Develops New 500+ Bar GDi System
For a majority of engines, the new system allows engine designers to deliver the many benefits of a 500+ bar injection system without costly design changes.
Top 10 Changes To Stop/Start Vehicles
A vehicle with a stop/start system is coming to your bays or might already be there. These systems can improve fuel economy by 5-12% depending on the driving habits of the customer. For your shop, it is essential to understand what is different on these vehicles and how it might change your diagnostic approach.
Old School Versus New: Will Your Old Diagnostic Strategies Work On New Engines?
If your primary workflow consists of pre-2008 models, terms like “Gasoline Direct Fuel Injection (GDI), Homogenous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI), Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) and Spark-Controlled Compression Ignition (SpCCI)” might sound like engine technologies lurking somewhere in the distant future. But, given that many import repair shops are just beginning to see these engines for advanced driveability diagnostics, your “distant future” might suddenly become your “here and now” when these futuristic engines show up in your service bays.
Service Opportunities With Stop/Start-Equipped Vehicles
A vehicle that is equipped with a stop/start system may soon be coming to your bays or might already be there on some European and Asian vehicles. These systems can improve fuel economy by 3-5 percent, depending on the driving habits of the customer. For your shop, it is essential to understand what is different on these vehicles, and how those differences might change your diagnostic approach.
BBB Industries Says It’s Ready To Meet Demand For Aftermarket Turbochargers
In response to the EPA’s tougher CAFÉ standards, OEMs are using smaller turbocharged engines, positioning the aftermarket for significant growth in turbocharger replacements. With its recent acquisition of Turbo Supply Inc., BBB Industries says it is prepared to meet the upcoming demand for aftermarket turbochargers. “Beginning in 2009, there’s been a huge shift for gasoline
Nissan Variable Compression: The Engine That Will Change Performance & Service
The new Nissan 2.0 L VC-Turbo (Variable Compression Turbo) offers similar performance figures to the 24-year-old 3.5 L V6 that it replaces, while providing 4-cylinder fuel economy. The first vehicle to receive the engine in the Nissan lineup will be the 2019 Altima SR. While it might be a few years before this engine is in your bays, the preparation and training needs to start now, not when you are stumped with a problem.
Shell Lubricants Products Meet Requirements Of New API SN PLUS Specification
To support the next generation of fuel-efficient, low-emission engines while providing continued protection and performance for virtually all cars on the road today, the automotive and motor oil industries have developed the next generation of motor oil specifications. The American Petroleum Institute (API) and Auto Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have launched a supplemental passenger car
Phillips 66 Lubricants Upgrades Complete Passenger Car Motor Oil Line To Combat LSPI And Meet Upcoming SN Plus Specification
Innovative motor oil extends engine life, reduces chance of LSPI events in modern engines, says the company.
Carter Fuel Systems Releases All New Parts Catalog
Available in both print and online versions, the new catalog was developed for automotive service professionals as a resource to quickly look up product options for all their applications by vehicle year, make and model.
