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Rotary Lift Employees Discuss Teamwork And Pride In New Raised In Madison Videos

Rotary Lift’s latest series of videos for its Raised in Madison campaign shines the spotlight on five hardworking employees in the company’s Madison, Ind. manufacturing and assembly plants. Watch the new “Men and Women of Steel” videos at www.rotarylift.com/Raised-In-Madison/Men-of-Steel.aspx. Raised in Madison was launched last year to tell the “behind-the-lift” stories of the people who

Ultimate Underhood: Chrysler Slant Six

While the Chrysler Slant Six did not have the raw power of the Hemi, it was just a sophisticated. The Slant Six went into production in 1960 and lasted until 1983. The 30º tilt was borrowed from Mercedes-Benz and it offered several engineering advantages over straight up engines from the Ford, AMC and GM. The

ACDelco Announces ‘Window Of Opportunity’ For Wiper Products

Through April 30, qualifying orders of ACDelco wiper products (product sub-lines A08 [blades/refills], B08 [heavy-duty blades/refills] and C08 [washer pumps and wiper arms]) to direct accounts will be discounted according to the amount of products purchased. The ACDelco Professional Beam Wiper Blade with Spoiler, for example, is a popular choice, the company says. Its curved,

Dual Clutch Transmissions: How do they work?

Dual clutch transmissions are like having two manual transmissions shifting together while being controlled like an automatic transmission. This is the transmission of the future because it is lighter than an automatic and is just as efficient as a manual transmission.

Grow or Die: Will Your Shop Survive?

Some shop owners and ­industry consultants have postulated that for a shop to survive today and in the future, it will require an ­annual revenue of at least $1 million with a growth rate of 4% to 5% annually. The rational for this high revenue figure is that shops will need this revenue to support

Tenneco Earns Toyota Supplier Award

Tenneco was recognized with an Excellence Award in Supplier Diversity for its Clean Air Division from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (TEMA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) on March 10. Held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, ABM brings together approximately 1,000 supplier representatives from across North America.

Sherwin-Williams Continues As The ‘Official Paint Of NASCAR’

NASCAR and Sherwin-Williams, one of the nation’s largest specialty retailers of paint and paint supplies, has announced a three-year extension to its official partnership with the race series. The newly signed extension will designate Sherwin-Williams as the “Official Paint of NASCAR” through 2017. Sherwin-Williams, a FORTUNE 500 company, will continue to leverage its designation for

DynoMax ULTRA4 Race Team Claims Every Podium Spot In 2015 Nitto King Of The Hammers Race

DynoMax driver Randy Slawson won his second “King” title at the 2015 Nitto King of the Hammers (KOH) race in Johnson Valley, Calif., recently, followed by other DynoMax drivers Erik Miller in second, Levi Shirley in third and Wayland Campbell in fourth. Only 17 out of 129 drivers finished the epic 215-mile race that marked

ACDelco Introduces New V-Ribbed Aramid Belts

ACDelco is introducing new Professional V-Ribbed Aramid serpentine belts designed for demanding applications that require advanced technology and materials. Aramid cord is stronger than steel. Belts with aramid cord reduce noise, vibration and harshness – the most common reasons for customer complaints. ACDelco’s V-Ribbed Aramid belts are an ideal choice for engines with high specific

Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Names CARS OnDemand As A New Training Provider

The Automotive Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance announced that CARS OnDemand, an Internet-based training provider, will be its partner in Alliance University (Alliance U). Alliance U delivers a strong curriculum of online training that is available on any schedule with a full range of topics from human resources, safety, sales and automotive technology. Alliance U is

Diesel Exhaust Fluid: Not Just a Heavy-Duty Application

You may notice a new product on the parts store shelf that goes by the name Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and is helping diesels of all sizes meet more stringent emissions standards. DEF is not just a heavy-duty- or import-only product. It’s being used in vehicles ranging from 1.8-L to 7.0-L diesel engines. Early applications

What is Diesel Exhaust Fluid
New Bar’s Leaks Concentrated Rear Main Seal Repair Stops Oil Leaks Affordably

As part of its commitment to providing low-cost vehicle stop leak solutions, Bar’s Leaks introducesConcentrated Rear Main Seal Repair. The new concentrated formula provides the same unique blend of polymers, lubricity agents, anti-oxidants and conditioners as the original Rear Main Seal Repair in a much smaller bottle: 16.9 oz. vs. 32 oz. New Bar’s Leaks