Two Sweepstakes Winners to be Honorary Pit Crew Members at Bank of America 500 Courtesy of Affinia Under Vehicle Group
Affinia Under Vehicle Group recently announced the winners of the Raybestos brand brakes "Pit Crew Member for a Day" sweepstakes and a prize that includes roles as honorary pit crew members of Robert Yates Racing before the 2007 Bank of America 500 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
Nissan Tech Tip: Strut Replacement Guidelines
This bulletin provides information to correctly identify a strut on any 1990-2000 Nissan model that has slight oil seepage, a condition that is considered normal, doesn’t affect the strut’s operation or performance and doesn’t require replacement. It also provides information to correctly identify leaking struts that require replacement.
Tech Tip: Stopping Front Brake Rattle with GM Caliper Kits
Owners of several General Motors vehicles may experience a rattling noise coming from the front of their vehicles. This annoying rattle usually occurs at vehicle speeds under 30 mph (48 km/h) and while driving over bumps. A light application of the brake pedal usually eliminates the noise.
Tech Tip: Ford Pickup Upshifts Below 15 mph
A 1989-’95 Ford pickup equipped with four-wheel drive and a manually shifted transfer case may upshift to third gear under 15 mph while in two-wheel drive. This may be caused by a false four-low signal at the controller.
‘Drive to Win’ a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS through ACDelco’s Promotion with Kurt Johnson
The ACDelco "Drive to Win" promotion was launched last weekend at the ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, FL, and runs through October 7, 2007, with the grand-prize winner being decided at the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals on October 28, 2007. This multi-faceted promotion offers opportunities for both consumers and service trade customers alike a chance to win every time Kurt Johnson does.
Volvo Tech Tip: Adjusting Mechanical Camshaft Belt Tensioner
Use the following procedure when adjusting the mechanical camshaft belt tensioner on 1998 Volvo S70/V70/C70 (B52X2/B52X4) vehicles with engine serial number 1266128-on.
Management: Appreciate Your Customers and Your Payback will be Lasting Loyalty
With April’s National Car Care month being right around the corner, you’ve hopefully put a plan in place to tie into this national event – one that’s sure to showcase your shop as an expert in automotive service and repair, as well as contribute to the safe-running operation of your customers’ vehicles.
Parts Plus Teams with NASCAR Angels TV Show to Assist Struggling Motorists, Recruit Techs of Tomorrow
Parts Plus has partnered with NASCAR Angels, the new reality TV show developed by NASCAR, to help deserving motorists safely get back on the road and to further enhance the image of the independent installer with consumers, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Automotive Distribution Network.
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Surpasses 2,500 Shops
Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper recently announced the enrollment of their 2,501st certified service center. The progression of the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper certified service center program is substantiated by hard numbers. With a 12% increase since the same time last year, the program continues to be one of the top programs in the industry.
Tech Tip: Mercedes-Benz Engine Dies When Transmission Is Shifted Into Gear
You may encounter a Mercedes in which the engine dies when the transmission is shifted into gear or when parking. Damage code 27 205 47 is also present.