What the U.S. Looked Like in 1909: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Needing a test facility for Indianapolis’ burgeoning automobile industry, Carl Fisher and three other investors purchased 325 acres in 1909. They built a 2.5-mile racetrack and dubbed it Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “The Brickyard” – a nickname coming about later that year when 3.2 million bricks were used to pave the track – is the world’s largest sports venue today, with the ability to seat about 400,000 spectators.
Tech Tip: Faulty Catalytic Converter Can Lead to Lack of Power, Hesitation or Surge
Owners of 2000-’03 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L vehicles may complain of a lack of power, hesitation, surge and/or possible DTC P0420. This can be the result of the catalytic converter degrading and it will need to be replaced. DTC P0420 means the rear oxygen (O2) sensor has too much activity. This means it must be working and therefore the catalytic converter is bad and needs to be replaced. Be sure to perform ….
ACDelco Adds Advanced Technology Training, Expands Youth Outreach
ACDelco recognizes the importance of training both current and future technicians and shop owners so they can stay up to date with the rapid changes in the automotive aftermarket. To continue to meet or exceed these technicians’ and shop owners’ needs, ACDelco is enhancing its industry-leading training offerings. In addition, ACDelco has further expanded its outreach to future technicians by ….
Rat Rods – Not as Low Buck as They Might First Appear
While the economy stalls – enthusiasts are building "Rat Rods" in record numbers. Right in the middle of the economic slowdown and our government’s bailout of Wall Street, a little West Coast car event called the Primer Nationals was taking place in Ventura, CA. Did the hard times affect the turnout or enthusiasm for this dominate new hot rod culture? Heck no! In fact the event has grown to more than 500-600 cars, and the spectators swarmed the fairgrounds by the thousands ….
SKF Introduces New Trilingual Catalog for Automotive Applications
SKF recently released its all-new 2008 Passenger Car, Light & Medium Truck Application Catalog (2009-1991), featuring information pages in English, Spanish and French in one book. The new trilingual information pages are divided into three, color-coded sections for quick and easy reference. Additionally, the catalog includes updated hub unit images and ….
Ford, Chrysler and GM Announce a Collaboration to Service the Aftermarket
The Service and Parts Divisions of Ford Motor Company, Chrysler LLC and General Motors announce the launch of The Power Line – a nationwide toll-free number to support aftermarket engine and transmission assembly sales and service to independent repair facilities. Independent repair facilities can call ….
Tech Update: Top 5 TPMS Questions
From professional and college football down to youth-league soccer, everyone (including TechShop!) has a “Top Something-or-other” list. Why should the tire industry be different? Over the last year or so, Tire Rack has been conducting an informal and unscientific survey of its customers regarding the reoccurrence of issues dealing with tire pressure monitoring systems. Thanks
Continental Product Lines Now Include VDO and ATE
VDO and ATE brands are now part of the Continental Corporation’s product portfolio. The addition of the VDO lines of electric motors, engine management, instrumentation and door systems comes as part of the acquisition of Siemens VDO AG by Continental AG. The ATE lines of brake rotors, pads and service parts had already been part of the ….
Directions: Highlights to GM’s Historic Anniversary
General Motors, which celebrates its 100-year anniversary this month, has provided the country and the automotive industry a rich and diverse history. Many achievements and some growing pains have occurred during this industry giant’s life. Here are just a few of these many industry-changing accomplishments. The staff at Underhood Service wishes General Motors another 100
Tech Tip: Park Avenue Lacks Power
Owners of 2000-2003 Buick Park Avenues may complain of a lack of power, hesitation, surge and/or possible DTC P0420. These symptoms may occur because the catalytic converter has degraded and will need to be replaced. DTC P0420 means the rear oxygen (O2) sensor has too much activity. This means it must be working and therefore the catalytic converter is bad and needs to be replaced ….