WIX Filters Box Top Program Provides Nearly $50,000 for Local FFA Chapters
WIX Filters, part of Affinia Group’s family of brands, donated nearly $50,000 to local FFA chapters throughout the United States through its popular WIX Filters/FFA box top program. The WIX Filters/FFA box top program has helped the organization raise funds for 20 consecutive years.
Tech Tip: Keeping Your Customers’ Tires Glued to the Road
Confused about modern ride control technology? Sometimes looking back into automotive history can put such technology into a more usable framework. A good illustration is how ride control technology evolved from the simple, early-century friction shock absorber to the electronic variable-rate shocks and MacPherson struts currently being installed on late-model imports.
Mitsubishi Tech Tip: Curing Valve Noise at Start-Up
On V6 and DOHC models, it is normal to hear a valve noise (a "ticking" sound) during the first two minutes after engine start-up. However, vehicles that are overdue for an oil change or have not been started for a long period of time may experience the noise for longer than two minutes. The noise is caused by air in the high-pressure chamber inside the automatic valve lash adjusters.
Tech Tip: Saturn Freezes Up – The Car, Not the Planet
Some 1994 Saturn owners may experience an annoying air conditioning (A/C) problem – their A/C stops blowing cold air. And the strange thing is, when driving around town, the A/C works fine. The core of the problem is an A/C compressor suction set point that could be too low for some customers’ usage and driving patterns. This condition results in complete evaporator freeze-up after extended periods of highway driving.
Tech Tip: What Does SAE 10W-30 Actually Mean?
We all know to check the owner’s manual to find out which weight oil should be used in the engine of a vehicle, and also generally know to only use motor oils with American Petroleum Institute Certification, designated by the starburst displayed clearly on the container, in most vehicles. But what really is the difference between a SAE 10W-30 and a SAE 10W-40, or for that case, SAE 0W-20 motor oil?
Hyundai Tech Tip: No Movement in Drive or Reverse
If you’re servicing a Hyundai with no movement in drive or reverse gear, use the following procedure to correct the problem.
RTI’s NTF-15H Nitrogen Tire Filling System can Deflate and Fill with Nitrogen Automatically
The RTI NTF-15H generates nitrogen on demand and stores it on-board for quick nitrogen tire service. The NTF-15H performs the same service as all of the other RTI Nitrogen Tire Filling Systems, but also offers more service options.
Find the Right Parts with Honeywell CPG’s I-Parts Online Catalog and New CD
Counterstaff and technicians have access to a plethora of product and repair information by logging on to the FRAM, Bendix and Autolite brand websites. Not only are there repair videos and the latest news from the brands, but now the sites feature Honeywell Consumer Products Group’s recently enhanced I-Parts online catalog.
Tech Tip: Honda Ticking Noise from the Engine
A ticking noise may come from the V6 engine of 1994-’97 Passports during normal operation. According to Honda, the probable cause is one or more hydraulic lash adjusters (HLAs) does not fully extend due to varnish buildup inside. This condition results from exceeding the required oil and filter change schedule.
Toyota Racing Development Puts Inefficient Storage in Rear View Thanks to Lista International
A finely tuned engine is what the people at Toyota Racing Development (TRD) strive for. It’s also how they’d like their entire operation to run – smoothly and efficiently with maximum performance and no wasted energy or time. Today, TRD is operating on all cylinders, but this was not always the case – particularly in regards to their workspace and storage equipment.