Goodyear Helps You Make ‘Cents’ of Rising Fuel Costs
In response to rising fuel prices, Goodyear launches its national ‘Free Air’ campaign. Proper tire inflation could save American drivers more than $1.1 billion this summer.
Caddy Shacked
Taking on GM’s Big-Cube Engines By Doc Frohmader, restoration contributor While some engines are relatively rare in performance and engine machine shops, the big Cadillacs have remained a consistent source of income for these businesses. These engines are Cadillac’s last hurrah at traditional big-cube, flagship GM engines. Surprisingly, they are also a scaled-down version of
One in Five Drivers Does Not Properly Check Tire Pressure, Says RMA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that about one in every three cars has a significantly under inflated tire and that 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries occur every year as a result of low tire pressure-related crashes.
Tech Tip: Engine Analyzers Combine the Capabilities of Many Diagnostic Tools into One
When most people think of an engine analyzer, they think of a big box console with automated test capabilities that can detect a wide variety of faults. There are still some machines like these today, but many of the features of a traditional engine analyzer are now available in top-of-the-line scan tools.
Alignment Equipment
From the brake pad to the shock absorber, every product that you come in contact with at a shop has a history that goes back at least 75 years. We will look at different product categories and track the innovations that have shaped these products and the future for these segments. Alignment Retrospective In the
Dodge to Ignite Mid-Size SUV Market: Introduces All-New 2007 Dodge Nitro
The Dodge brand – which is no stranger to creating innovative automotive products and features – is spicing up the mid-size SUV segment with the 2007 Dodge Nitro, a new sport-utility vehicle whose bold and aggressive styling matches its dynamic performance.
A/C Update: The Logic Behind Automatic Temperature Controls
Many new cars and trucks now have automatic temperature control (ATC) systems that not only regulate cooling but also heating for year-round passenger comfort. Most of these systems have their own computer that may be built into the control panel head, located elsewhere or integrated into the body control module. One thing’s for sure: the
Looming Mandate: Without Help, Shops Face Dark Future
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Closed-Course, Production Vehicle Speed Records Set
Aftermarket Update: New Hampshire Store Manager Named 2005 Counterman Magazine Counterperson of the Year
Akron, OH – When New England customers say that Sanel Auto Parts is their “first call” for auto parts, what they really mean is that they rely on veteran store manager Dennis Call to solve their automotive parts needs. Because of Call’s dedication to his industry and customers, Counterman magazine named the Sanel Auto Parts