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CARDONE Industries Extends ‘3F Challenge’ Deadline

CARDONE Industries, Inc. has announced that they extended the deadline for their 3F Challenge promotion to September 30, 2011 due to popular demand.

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CARDONE Industries, Inc. has announced that they extended the deadline for their 3F Challenge promotion to September 30, 2011 due to popular demand.  

The 3F Challenge is an educational steering promotion based on CARDONE’s April feature on the SPEED Channel’s “Two Guys Garage.”  The promotion, developed specifically for Automotive Aftermarket Professionals, offers valuable insight to properly performing power steering system repairs.  

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The 3F’s emphasize the importance of using the right Fluid, properly Flushing the system and installing a steering system Filter.

Automotive professionals who want to participate should visit www.3Fchallenge.com. There, they will watch a short video by Kevin Byrd and Bryan Fuller of “Two Guys Garage” as they review power steering component replacement and the 3F’s.  After the video, participants will complete a 10-question multiple choice quiz to earn $25 off their next dining experience at participating restaurants through Restaurant.com.  

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