Welding Equipment: Sparks and Arcs
MIG, TIG, stick, gas, gasless, oxy-acetylene, deep penetration, spot welding, plastic welders, pulse technology, high strength steel — if it seems like welding has gotten more complicated than you remember — it has! Today’s auto industry faces many challenges that are shaping and changing the way we stick two pieces of metal together. Once upon
Safe Shop: Out of Sight, Out of Mind…
It’s strange, the way things work out. How one seemingly isolated, non-related event can force you to confront the impossibly complex way virtually everything in our world is tied together. For instance, you wouldn’t think a cancelled speaking engagement would lead you down the rabbit hole of environmental responsibility, but it has and it’s a
Top Five Tools
Ron Promisson, owner Promisson Automotive Service Center Bushnell, IL Power Probe II — This is an indispensable tool for all kinds of diagnostic problems. Probably the one tool I couldn’t do without. Raytek AutoPro ST25 Infrared Thermometer — This is another favorite that can be used for many different applications. Snap-on Vantage — The diagnostic
Lunati Releases Internal Engine Components Catalog
Lunati’s catalog features the latest products, including the complete line of hydraulic, hydraulic roller, solid, and solid roller Voodoo Cams for Ford, Chevy and Chrysler engines.
ASA Announces CARS 2006 Keynote Speaker
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced Tom Easton, senior partner with Essential Action Design Group, will be the keynote speaker for the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS).
DENSO Announces “Go Racing With DENSO” Air Conditioning Compressor Program
DENSO Sales California announces the launch of its "Go Racing With DENSO" promotional program. The winners will receive a two-day and one-night stay during the month of February 2007 at the Richard Petty Driving Experience in Las Vegas. The prize includes airfare, meals and lodging.
Robinair Introduces the #10986 Orifice Tube Service Kit
The screened orifice for AC cycling clutches requires this special puller from Robinair. Use this kit to remove complete or damaged tubes in 1985-and-later Ford and GM cars.
Tenneco Expands Premium Monroe Brakes Product Offering, Adds More than 40 New Part Numbers for Domestic and Import Vehicles
The new 2006 Monroe Brakes Master Catalog, filled with dozens of new late-model applications and in-depth product information, is now available from Monroe Brakes.
CARQUEST Auto Parts Signs LPGA Rookie Kim Hall
CARQUEST Auto Parts and Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) rookie, Kim Hall, are excited to announce their partnership. Hall, 24, a native of San Antonio, TX, grew up hearing the name CARQUEST Auto Parts.
Automatic 4WD Hub Replacement
Automatic hubs are used on many 4×4 trucks to disengage the front wheels when four-wheel drive is not needed. Disconnecting the front wheels reduces friction and may improve fuel economy as much as one mile per gallon depending on the vehicle. A one mpg difference may not sound like much, but with gas costing around