Monroe “Quick Rewards” Program Offers Incentives For Sales Of Monroe Quick-Strut Assemblies
Tenneco’s Monroe brand will offer an incentive to counterpeople for the sale of popular, ready-to-install Monroe Quick-Strut premium replacement assemblies. The Monroe “Quick Rewards” scorecard promotion – available for sales between April 1 and May 31, 2014 – will reward participants with a $10 prepaid card for each pair of qualifying Monroe Quick-Strut units sold.
MOOG Coverage Expanded With Dozens Of New Parts For Foreign Nameplate And Domestic Models
Federal-Mogul has expanded coverage provided by its MOOG Steering and Suspension brand with dozens of new parts now available for popular late-model foreign nameplate and domestic applications. As the automotive service industry’s “Problem Solver,” MOOG offers innovative technologies that improve on original designs for longer life, superior performance and easier installation, according to Federal-Mogul.
GMB Introduces U-Joint For Front Applications On The 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
GMB offers a new U-Joint designed specifically for front applications on the popular 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. GMB Universal Joints feature lubri-groove design for higher grease flow, and provide proven durability under the harshest road conditions.
Audi: Rattle Noise From Engine Area
Customers complain of a rattle noise from the air conditioning compressor. The noise is particularly audible in ECON operation. When the compressor operates under load, the noise is hardly audible. This condition is exhibited only in vehicles equipped with a DENSO air conditioning compressor with a plastic pulley.
Beyond the Warranty Maintenance Checklist
What happens after the bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranties wear out? If you look at any factory-recommended service intervals, after 100,000 miles they cease to exist. What does it take to keep a vehicle going for 120,000, 180,000 or 250,000 miles? The key is maintenance and
Dana Expands Coverage With Spicer Steer Axle All-Makes Product Line
Recently at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), Dana Holding Corp. introduced its Spicer Heavy Axle Steering Components All-Makes product line. The product line includes complete coverage for Spicer steer axles, including knuckles, steer arms, crosslink assemblies, beams and whole axle assemblies.
Recover, Recycle and Recharge with Matco Tools’ A/C Machines
Matco Tools recently introduced the exclusively designed AC788 and AC789H R/R/R machines. Certified for compliance with SAE J2788 for the recovering, recycling and recharging of R-134a, these machines provide all of the features and benefits designed with the modern automotive repair shop in mind.
Kurt Busch Crew Chief Daniel Knost Wins MOOG Problem Solver Award With Top 5 Finish At Fontana
Just five races into his inaugural season on the pit box, Daniel Knost, crew chief for Kurt Busch and the No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet SS, took home Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award after the 41 car finished third in Sunday’s Auto Club 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Fontana, Calif.
Mevotech Releases More Than 500 New Part Numbers For Control Arms And Chassis
Mevotech has announced the release of more than 500 new part numbers for control arms and chassis. According to the company, these latest numbers meet and exceed OE specifications, and many of the parts released have been engineered with Mevotech XFactor features, which include greaseable ball joints, sintered metal-to-metal bearings, knurled housing, corrosion resistant coatings and enlarged ball studs for reduced contact pressure.
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.
Carl Edwards Crew Chief Jimmy Fennig Makes Right Call At Bristol, Wins MOOG Problem Solver Award
Carl Edwards crew chief Jimmy Fennig might have wanted to join his driver in a post-race backflip after making the late call that propelled Edwards and the No. 99 Kellogg’s Ford Fusion to victory in Sunday’s Food City 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. Fennig told Edwards to trust his tires for the final 71 laps of the half-mile concrete oval, a strategy that enabled the 99 car to maintain the advantage in a race that had seen 20 lead changes and plenty of unpredictable moments.
Dorman Products Announces New Driveshaft Assemblies Drop Ship Program
Dorman Products has announced the launch of new Dorman driveshaft assemblies. The new program connects customers with a broad offering of direct replacement driveshaft assemblies – shipped the next business day through FedEx (for orders received by 3 p.m. EST).