Fuel System FAQ
How do I test the wiring for the fuel pump on a vehicle? What are the symptoms of a clogged fuel filter? What are the signs of E85 contamination? What should I do when I install the new pump and it doesn’t work? Get the answers to these questions and more in this Fuel System FAQ.
Walker Kicks Off Spring Car Care Season With ‘Exhaust Extravaganza’ Promotion For Consumers
Tenneco’s Walker emissions control brand will help consumers save on emissions control products – including mufflers, welded assemblies and catalytic converters – this spring through its “Exhaust Extravaganza” spring promotion. The Walker “Exhaust Extravaganza” promotion is available from April 1 to May 31, 2014.
Sorting Out New Catalytic Converter Mandates
AutoCarePro sister publication Counterman magazine recently asked Henry Hippert, executive sales director of Eastern Catalytic, to bring readers up to speed on rules and regulations regarding catalytic converters.
Milwaukee Metal Cutting Solutions Expand With 45-Degree Offset Snips
An exclusive, patent-pending spring and lock mechanism allows the user to open and close the snips with one hand, while thumb and forefinger slots allow the user to push through sheet metal with ease. Durable rubber grips add comfort and help protect the tool.
Jump-N-Carry JNCAIR 1700 Peak Amp Jump Starter with Air Compressor
Clore Automotive presents the JNCAIR, a 1700 peak amp jump starter, from Jump-N-Carry. This unit features Jump-N-Carry performance, plus the convenience of an integrated, industrial-grade air delivery system.
JASPER Offers Remanufactured Ford 6F50 And 6F55 Transmissions
Jasper Engines & Transmissions, a leader in remanufactured products, announces the availability of its remanufactured Ford 6F50 and 6F55 transmissions. These FWD and AWD electronically controlled 6-speed transmissions are available on exchange for select 2007-2009 vehicles.
Delphi Product & Service Solutions Announces 28 New Fuel Modules And Pumps Covering 4.4 Million Vehicles
Delphi Product & Service Solutions has introduced 28 new fuel modules and pumps to its fuel management portfolio covering more than 4.4 million popular vehicles built from 1990 to 2013, including Jeep, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Chrysler, Volvo, Nissan, Ford and Honda applications.
Engagement, Ownership Boost Employee Pride And Performance
The degree to which your employees can impact your bottom line hinges on their level of engagement and sense of ownership in the shop’s success. When engagement is high, performance follows, as does key business-building factors like service excellence and outstanding customer service.
New Enhancements To Federated Car Care Program
Recent additions to the Federated Car Care program include the MechanicNet expert automotive marketing program, allowing individual car care centers to create marketing plans specific to their own business, and the BusinessVoice on-hold marketing program that helps shops increase customer share by updating callers on services and driving them to take the next step in the buying process.
Maintaining The Cooling System On The 6.0L/7.3L Powerstroke Engine
One of the most overlooked preventive maintenance items in a diesel engine is the coolant system. Maintaining the coolant system is just as important as an oil change – in fact, the coolant condition in a diesel engine may even be more important than in a gasoline engine.
Be Sure To Inspect The Bushing
There is no real maintenance schedule for a bushing beyond periodic inspection. While tie rod ends and ball joints might occasionally receive a little “thanks” for all their hard work in the form of a greasy treat, the bushing gets no such thanks. In fact, such a “treat” can mean death to a rubber bushing.
Program More Sensors With Bartec TPMS Tools
Bartec, one of the first companies to feature “at the car” programming of aftermarket TPMS replacement sensors, has announced an update for its range of TPMS tools.
