Audi/VW Direct-Injection Issues And Carbon Deposits
Through the years, injection systems have incorporated more sensors like air temperature, EGR temperature or exhaust gas temperature, and the emissions systems monitor how efficiently everything is working. But the systems didn’t change a whole lot until about 2006.
Bosch Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of Its Rotating Electrical Products With 15 New Part Numbers
Robert Bosch LLC is celebrating its 100th anniversary of producing alternators and starters with 15 new additions to its line of remanufactured products. Designed for European vehicles in the aftermarket, these new part numbers cover Audi/VW, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, Porsche, Saab and Volvo, and cover 1.45 million vehicles on the road in the United States and Canada.
AMSOIL Offers Synthetic Power Steering Fluid For Import Vehicles
Formulated with a high viscosity index, AMSOIL Synthetic Power Steering Fluid resists heat for long fluid life. It helps seals remain soft to prevent leaks, while helping components remain clean and last longer. Power steering components and hoses receive maximum protection against wear and stress for extended equipment life.
New DENSO Trilingual A/C Compressor And Components Catalog Now Available
DENSO Products and Services Americas has released its 398-page catalog that covers automotive, light truck and van applications for A/C system elements such as compressors, condensers, drier accumulators, expansion devices and evaporators.
AMSOIL Expands Signature Series Family To Include Automatic Transmission Fluid
AMSOIL INC. has re-positioned two of its synthetic automatic transmission fluids to be included in the company’s Signature Series family. The new designation reflects the premium quality of AMSOIL Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid and AMSOIL Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, said the company.
Loaded Shocks & Struts: More Application, Better Solution
When loaded struts were first introduced, the target market was the DIY crowd. However, it was clear that being able to source a spring and related hardware in one box was a big advantage for shops. These units can be a productivity gold mine that can help you bill more hours in a bay by eliminating the disassembly and assembly when transferring the spring and upper plate.
Tech Tip: Cold Temps Set DTC On Some GM Vehicles
Some GM customers may find that their vehicle’s malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminates after starting the vehicle when using the engine coolant heater in very cold ambient temperatures.
Federated Auto Parts To Distribute VDO REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS Sensors
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has been selected by Federated Auto Parts as a new distributor for its VDO REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS Sensors. VDO REDI-Sensor TPMS Sensors will be offered as part of the Federated Co-Man program, which is distributed out of the Federated Co-Man Warehouse in Staunton, Va. The Federated Co-Man program was founded in 1999, and is jointly owned by Federated members.
AMSOIL Announces Reformulated Synthetic Power Steering Fluid
AMSOIL Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Power Steering Fluid has been reformulated to meet the growing demands of newer vehicles. The upgraded formula provides better wear protection and improved cold weather performance and meets more OEM specifications.
DENSO Sales California Releases New 2012 Oxygen and Air/Fuel Sensor Catalog
DENSO Sales California has announced the availability of its new 2012 Oxygen and Air/Fuel Sensor Catalog (#O2AF-CAT-0412), which includes 98 new oxygen sensor part numbers, adding 959 new applications to cover an additional 7.2 million units in operation.