S-K Hand Tool Offers Universal Spline Sockets
Unlike the traditional spline socket, S-K Hand Tool’s Universal Spline Sockets feature a design that works on various fasteners such as spline, 6-point, 12-point, female Torx, square and even 50% rounded. Each Universal Spline Socket is like having six different sockets in one.
Meineke Giving Customers Choices and More Control
Meineke Car Care Center has a new brand platform that focuses on choices and a snappy campaign theme of "Life Doesn’t Always Give You Options. Meineke Does." The integrated marketing repositioning includes a new national advertising campaign, franchisee communications, employee training and engagement, and point-of-sale materials at its 900-plus locations, nationwide.
Lista to Showcase its Versatile Combination Cabinets at the 2007 Performance Racing Industry Expo
Lista International Corporation will showcase its modular Combination Cabinets at the 2007 Performance Racing Industry Expo (PRI), December 6-8, in Orlando, at the Orange County Convention Center in booth #3506 and booth #3508. These cabinets serve as an ideal solution for storing, securing and moving items of varied size and shape and feature full-width top drawer(s), which can store unusually long items safely and securely.
Tech Tip: Use Proper Torque When Installing Wheel Fasteners
It’s not difficult to torque wheel fasteners properly, but it’s not difficult to foul up the job, either. We’re not using double talk here; we’re shootin’ straight from the hip. The easy part of proper wheel fastener torquing is knowing the vehicle manufacturer torque specifications for a particular passenger car, light truck or medium truck, and following those instructions to the letter.
Bosal Exhaust Launches Updated Website
Bosal, a leading manufacturer of OE replacement and high performance exhaust systems, catalytic converters and related components, has just launched a newly updated website. Inspired by feedback and suggestions from users, the improvements to the website are intended to make the site more user-friendly and to help generate sales for Bosal customers.
Tech Tip: Life, Liberty and the Solution to Trouble Codes
Kathy enjoys hiking with her dogs. Recently, she traded in her old SUV for a 2005 Jeep Liberty that could comfortably carry the three of them. On a recent drive home from hiking in the mountains, Kathy noticed that the ABS lamp was on. She stopped by my shop a few days later, and after testing, we determined that the rear wheel speed sensor had failed.
NGK Introduces New Automotive Spark Plug Catalog
Now available from NGK is the 2007/2008 Spark Plug Catalog (part #99922) covering domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUVs and vans applications. Updated with complete 2007 model year coverage and extensive 2008 applications, this 568-page catalog supersedes Catalog #500-0506 and the supplement 99920.
Acura Tech Tip: Diagnosing Front Suspension Knock
A knocking noise from the front of any vehicle can be a cause for concern. If the vehicle is an old pickup truck with 150,000 miles of hard off-road use, noises usually come with the territory and are sometimes acceptable. But, if the vehicle is a 1996-98 Acura RL, not only will the owner notice it, they will probably want it fixed right away.
Honda Tech Tip: 2000 Odyssey Drifts to the Right
The owner of a 2000 Honda Odyssey may complain that the vehicle drifts to the right at highway speeds. The probable cause of this condition is uneven front caster or camber settings. To correct this problem, shift the front subframe.
Federated Announces New Training Initiative Aimed at Professional Service Technicians
Federated is pleased to announce a new training initiative to provide professional service providers with business management techniques to improve profits and enhance customer satisfaction, according to Phil Moore, vice president of marketing for Federated Auto Parts.