Solder Seal GUNK Gasoline Additives’ Packaging and Formulas Updated and Line Expanded
The makers of GUNK and LIQUID WRENCH lubricants and chemicals announce that the SOLDER SEAL GUNK line of gasoline fuel additives has been updated and expanded to be more effective and competitive. The 10 additives feature new names and descriptions in both English and Spanish, contemporary graphics and designs to improve their effectiveness at retail point-of-sale, and improved high performance formulas.
Mitch Schneider: Life is Full of Choices, and Those Choices are Usually Right or Wrong
Three years and 40,000 miles ago, one of my technicians installed new ball joints and tie rod ends, along with a host of other steering and suspension parts, on a 1998 Dodge truck. The truck, a fairly "vanilla" Dakota, was – and still remains – absolutely stock. It wasn’t lifted. It wasn’t lowered. It wasn’t modified in any way.
Belt Inspection Report Tool Available from CADNA Automotive
CADNA Automotive has developed a new Belt Inspection Report sales tool for automotive aftermarket technicians. This handy checklist, which is provided to the vehicle owner by their technician, identifies the most common symptoms of belt failure. It provides the vehicle owner with an educational report to help them make an informed decision on belt replacement.
Tech Tip: Curing Nissan Blower Motor Noise
If a customer indicates that a light ticking or humming noise can be heard coming from the blower motor (see affected vehicles) when the motor is run at low fan speeds (speed 1 or 2), a noise-reducing blower motor is available. The noise may be very slight and, at times, difficult to hear.
Tech Tip: Curing Steering Wheel Vibration Felt During Braking
Customers may report that a vibration or "judder" is felt in the steering wheel during braking. The front brake discs may have worn unevenly, resulting in thickness variations on the disc. The remedy is to install two new front brake discs (Land Rover P/N SDB000201) in combination with new specification front brake pads (Land Rover P/N SFC500050).
Be Sure to Ask the Right Questions when Choosing an Engine Supplier
Selecting a supplier of remanufactured engines, requires a great deal of care. You want to be sure that the company you select will not only provide your short-term needs, but that it is one you want to build a long-term relationship with. Just like good customers, good suppliers are hard to find.
Proliance Introduces More Cooling, More Power, More Speed and More Sales Opportunity in the Import Tuner Market
Proliance International, Inc. announces HBX Intercoolers for the sport compact market. If the compressor is the heart of your turbo, then the intercooler is the soul. And, if you’re serious about tuning your vehicle to reach its maximum potential, make the move from a standard bar and plate design intercooler to a HBX – only from Proliance.
Valeo Introduces 2007 Wiper Blades Application Catalog
Valeo has published its 2007 Wiper Blades application catalog for domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUVs and vans (P/N VWS-CAT-0107). The catalog features Valeo’s entire line of wiper blades – Valeo ULTIMATE flat blades ("Direct OE Fit" & "Universal Fit") , SWF, 700 Series ORIGINAL and 600-Series Premium.
GM Tech Tip: Solving Crunching Noise During Low-Speed Turning
Vehicle owners may complain of a crunch and/or popping sound during low-speed turning. The lower control arm may be striking the steering knuckle during full-turn type maneuvers, causing the crunch sound. Slight movement between the steering gear attaching bolt threads and the frame rail inboard steering gear attaching holes may cause the popping sound.
Tomorrow’s Technician Magazine Re-launches Enhanced Website
Babcox Publications is proud to announce that it has redesigned the Tomorrow’s Technician (T2) website providing users improved navigation, an in-depth training center section, community-based postings and other exciting features for both students and instructors.