EGR System Trouble Code Fixes
Testing EGR System Trouble Codes P047A and P047B on Volkswagens with the Tier2 BIN5 TDI 2.0L CBEA Diesel EGR System.
Coolant Transfusion: Proper Selection Prevents System Degradation
Coolant is mostly a mixture of ethylene glycol and water, with a small percentage being solvents, additives and inhibitors – but it’s the mixing and matching of those last pieces that really determine what coolant should be used and when. There are three main coolant buckets, defined by their different additive philosophies.
Delphi Product & Service Solutions Announces Two Remanufactured EGR Valves
Delphi Product & Service Solutions has announced the availability of two remanufactured EGR valves covering more than 375,000 vehicles for 6.0L Ford Power Stroke applications. Part numbers are: EXHTV104 and EXHTV105.
Bosch eCat-online Now Available With 360-Degree Pictures, Added Information
Bosch has reported that more than 1 million users now visit the Bosch spare-parts online catalog at bosch-automotive-catalog.com every year. Bosch eCat-online has now been expanded by means of additional product information and 360-degree pictures in order to aid in the quick and reliable identification of Bosch products. With the 360-degree pictures, users can now
WD-40 Specialist Industrial-Strength Degreaser Helps Get Equipment Clean
Knowing that cleaning and maintaining equipment is vital, but time-consuming for automotive, construction and skilled trade professionals, WD-40 Company is introducing the WD-40 Specialist Industrial-Strength Degreaser to help professionals easily and efficiently keep their machinery and equipment running smoothly and looking like new. With PowerSolve Technology, a solvent that quickly breaks down grease, oil and
Auto Repair Specialists Set Record For Use Of Epicor Integrated Service Estimator Solution
Epicor Software Corp. has reported that the average number of mechanical repair estimates created each month through the Epicor Integrated Service Estimator (ISE) solution has reached an all-time high of more than 430,000. Epicor ISE is a Web-based estimating tool designed to help tire dealers, oil and lube businesses and other vehicle service specialists dramatically increase
EPA May Ban Or Restrict Degreaser Use
On March 30, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its intent to seek input from small businesses, non-profit organizations and local governments to formulate a potential rule on the use of Trichloroethylene (TCE). According to the EPA, “TCE is used primarily as a solvent to remove grease from metal parts … closely associated with the
BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY’s Automotive Software Solutions Fully Integrate With NAPA TRACS Shop Management System
NAPA TRACS customers can now use BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY’s suite of add-on automotive software solutions to save time, boost shop profits, increase efficiency and improve the overall customer experience. BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY’s leading software modules-Pro Pack, Mobile Manager Pro, Pro Call and Quick Charge Pro-are now compatible with the NAPA TRACS shop management system. “NAPA
Web Link Provides ShowMeTheParts Business System Integrations
ShowMeTheParts.com has announced that Web Link now provides ShowMeTheParts with business system integrations. This enables customers to search and find the right part quickly. Online catalogs keep product details and technical information up-to-date and easily accessible to customers. It also allows customers to fully interact with the product, increasing customer satisfaction while allowing the business
Mitchell 1 Integrates Tire Catalog In Latest Release Of Manager SE Shop Management Software
The latest release of the Mitchell 1 Manager SE shop management software includes an integrated tire catalog from American Tire Distributors, Inc. (ATD), along with other enhancements implemented in response to user feedback. “Adding a tire catalog to our shop management software is the natural extension of the parts ordering and estimating features in Manager