What Causes a Water Pump to Fail?
Water pump failure can happen at any time during the year. Depending on the season, your customer may see different symptoms, and not understand the root cause. We’ll point out a couple of symptoms that vary with the season, and some that stay the same all year round.
The Three Main Reasons to Replace a Failed Water Pump or Timing Belt Simultaneously
If a customer comes in with a failed water pump or timing belt, it’s worth talking to them about replacing both parts at the same time even if the other part still works. There are three main reasons to replace the parts simultaneously.
Wahler-Branded Products Now In BorgWarner Packaging
As part of its integration of the former Gustav Wahler GmbH u. Co. KG (Wahler), BorgWarner continues to provide its customers with familiar Wahler product quality using newly designed BorgWarner aftermarket packaging. “We are pleased to announce the launch of our new BorgWarner aftermarket box design. Changing the Wahler packaging from red to white and
Spork Marketing Releases New ShowMeTheParts WordPress Plugin
Combining ShowMeTheParts’ aftermarket parts database with the website platform makes bringing parts information to customers easier than ever before, the two companies say.
Automotive Distribution Network Names Spectra Premium Its 2016 Vendor Of The Year
The Automotive Distribution Network (the Network) presented its 2016 Vendor of the Year Award to Spectra Premium and honored several other manufacturer partners to wrap up their Fall Membership Meeting, held this week at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. “The Network prides itself on maintaining relationships with the top manufacturers in the industry,” said
Water Instead Of Gasoline: Bosch Water Injection Innovation Can Reduce Fuel Consumption By Up To 13 Percent
Like many of the technologies introduced in recent years, the idea of water injection isn’t new. Water injection is emerging as a possibility today due to the convergence of fuel economy requirements, the increased accessibility of direct injection technology and the need for more enrichment due to the heating caused by downsizing with turbocharging.
Audi’s Five-Cylinder Engine Turns 40
Forty years ago, Audi presented the first five-cylinder gas engine in the second-generation Audi 100. Enhancements and new developments followed, with turbocharging, emissions control and four-valve technology, rally engines and five-cylinder diesel units. Today, the 2.5 TFSI in the Audi TT RS Coupé and Roadster carries on the great tradition of five-cylinder powerplants. The five-cylinder engines
Dana Joins Consortium To Develop Advanced Automotive Fuel-Cell Technology
Dana Holding Corp. has joined a consortium that includes fuel-cell component developers, academic institutions and automaker BMW Group for a three-year project to develop and validate next-generation automotive fuel-cell stack technology and materials.
Automotive Distribution Network Ushers In New Era At Spring Membership Meeting
The Network hosted 48 roundtable discussions during its recent spring membership meeting in Irving, Texas, the first under the leadership of Network new President David Prater and Chairman David Segal, who were both elected last fall.
Bosch Introduces New ‘Active’ Gas Pedal
A driver’s foot is responsible for one-quarter of fuel consumption, according to Bosch. Until now, the only thing that could be done about this rule of thumb was to drive gently and take eco-driving courses. Now, however, Bosch has developed a technical aid in the shape of the “active” gas pedal: its gentle vibration tells drivers