MAHLE Original GM LS Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set Features MLS Construction
The MLS construction used in MAHLE Original gaskets is superior to composite gasket materials that do not match the OE design, according to the company.
Idemitsu 0W-20 First Engine Oil To Receive Dexos-1 GM Approval
Idemitsu Lubricants America (ILA) has reported that its SAE 0W-20 is the industry’s first engine oil to achieve the next-generation dexos-1 (known as dexos-1: 2015) approval through General Motors (GM).
Auto Care Association Rebrands Its Segment Communities
The Auto Care Association has completed the final phase of its internal rebranding initiative with the alignment, redesign and, in some cases, renaming of its segment communities. As a result, the 11 distinct communities that represent various segments and professional groups in the industry operating under the association umbrella portray a unified and consistent appearance
GM, Honda, FCA And Ford Take The Lead In The 2016 Kogod Made In America Auto Index
American University has released the 2016 Kogod Made in America Auto Index, ranking the top 25 most “American-made” vehicles across all vehicle segments, including sedans, SUVs and pickups. General Motors, Honda, Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles were shown to have vehicles that were 80 percent or more made in the U.S. According to Associate Professor
ACDelco And GM Release Next-Gen OE Diagnostic Tool
MDI 2 is a communications device that manages the transfer of data between a GM vehicle’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU) network and a personal computer. The MDI 2 adds enhanced connectivity, plug-and-play setup, operation during engine cranking, extended temperature range, rugged design and many additional improvements.
Johnson Controls Investing $245 Million In AGM Battery Production In North America
In addition to growing consumer demand for replacement batteries, automakers depend on AGM technology to help improve fuel efficiency up to 5 percent in vehicles with start-stop systems. The number of cars built in North America with start-stop systems will approach 50 percent in 2020 due to increasingly stringent environmental regulations, JCI says.
GM TPMS Tips
Shops should use a TPMS tool that can reset the sensor positions after rotation. There is a method in the owner’s manual to “match” the sensors that involves deflating a tire for eight seconds. On vehicles without a driver information center, you will know you have a code set if you turn the key on, without starting the engine, and the TPMS light blinks for one minute and then stays on solid. If that occurs, a TPMS system problem exists and the system will have set a DTC.
JASPER Expands Remanufactured GM 3.6L DOHC GDI Engine Line
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has expanded the availability of its remanufactured GM 3.6L Direct Injection (GDI) Product Line. JASPER released the Manifold Injection version of the GM 3.6L in July 2013. A Direct Injection version was available in November 2015. Now, JASPER’s latest offering of this engine is available for 2012-2013 applications from Chevrolet, Cadillac and Buick.
Pennzoil Receives First Next-Generation GM dexos1: 2015 Approval
The objectives of next-generation GM dexos1: 2015 are improved fuel economy, turbocharger deposit control, aeration, stochastic pre-ignition control, oil oxidation and piston deposit control.
Holley Announces LS Swap System For Third-Gen GM F-Bodies
Holley announces the release of LS swap components for third-generation Chevrolet Camaros and Pontiac Firebirds. The GM third-generation F-Body has evolved from an oft-forgotten sports car of the 1980s into a capable and budget-friendly platform for hot rodders and racers of all walks of life.
