Bosch Releases 50 New Part Numbers
Robert Bosch LLC has released 50 new part numbers for February 2015. These new part numbers include brake pads, wiper blade sets, a new alternator and two new remanufactured starters. Bosch QuietCast and Bosch Blue Brake Pads Bosch has added 45 new brake pad sets to its braking components portfolio with hardware kits included for
A Look at Next Generation Import Start/Stop Systems
Although stop/start idle systems have been used on hybrid vehicles for many years, a growing number of non-hybrid late model import models are also being equipped with this fuel-saving technology. For 2015, almost every major automaker offers one or more models with stop/start idle control. Many experts predict that within the next two years, over
Auto International Association Presents The 2014 AIA Import Product Awards
The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Auto Care Association, has announced the recipients of the 2014 AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards. The winners were honored at a special AIA press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 4, and recognized at the AIA Luncheon and Awards Program on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Automotive
Toyota: Fixing Prius HID Headlamp Problems
High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs are unlike halogen light bulbs, which simply stop working at the end of their useful life. HID bulbs nearing their service end-of-life may flicker or intermittently be inoperable — similar to a fluorescent light bulb. Some 2006-‘09 model year Toyota Prius models may exhibit an HID headlight flicker or intermittent
Toyota: Fixing Prius HID Headlamp Problems
High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs are unlike halogen light bulbs, which simply stop working at the end of their useful life. HID bulbs nearing their service end-of-life may flicker or intermittently be inoperable — similar to a fluorescent light bulb. Some 2006-‘09 model year Toyota Prius models may exhibit an HID headlight flicker or intermittent
Regenerative Brakes: Basic Operation And Behavior
A hybrid vehicle is a different animal than many of us are used to seeing. After all, if the engine of a typical vehicle stalled out at a traffic light, the driver of that vehicle would know something was wrong with it. If that same vehicle still drove with the engine off, then that would
Import Insights: Toyota (May 2014)
Corolla first to roll off Toyota Mississippi line In April, Toyota Mississippi’s first Corolla for export to customers in Central and South America and the Caribbean rolled off the assembly line. More than 7,500 Mississippi-built Corollas will be exported this year to 18 countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean. Nine Toyota models
Import Motor Oil Specifications Explained
Oil is the lifeblood of every engine, so it’s important to always use a high-quality motor oil that meets the vehicle manufacturers’ viscosity recommendations and performance specifications when servicing your customers’ vehicles. Just use a name-brand motor oil that meets the recommended SAE viscosity and current American Petroleum Institute (API) quality standards and you should
Hybrid Fluid Service 101
Does the phrase ”hybrid fluid maintenance” scare you? It shouldn’t. With more than 3 million hybrids on the road, and many of your customers considering purchasing one, servicing hybrid vehicles is in your future. Some special procedures must be followed when working on a hybrid.
Dorman Products’ December New Product Announcement Features More Than 280 Parts
Dorman Products has released its December New Product Announcement, featuring 281 new parts, 123 of which are exclusive formerly “Dealer Only” parts, according to the company.
Tech Tip: The Hybrid Compressor – Know The Difference
HVAC systems differ from one hybrid to the next, and some systems have used a scroll compressor, which can be powered via a belt when the engine is running, or electrically when the engine is off. Most of the newer hybrids have changed to an inverter compressor, which is a high-voltage electrical motor.
Top 10 Cash for Clunkers Cars Are Now Your Top 10 Opportunities
In 2009, the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), or the “Cash for Clunkers,” program incentivized drivers to trade in their gas guzzlers for a more fuel-efficient vehicle.