Hunter Engineering and Champion Wheel & Tire, Inc. Team Up to Keep NASCAR Rolling Smooth
Champion Tire & Wheel, Inc. utilizes the Hunter GSP9700 Road Force Measurement System exclusively to measure and evaluate virtually every racing wheel used in NASCAR Nextel Cup, Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series races.
Tech Tip: Brake Hose May Cause Low Pedal
To diagnose a sinking, low or spongy brake pedal, begin by isolating the master cylinder. Remove the lines from the master cylinder and insert blocking plugs into the ports. Press on the brake pedal. If the pedal is firm and hard, the master cylinder is good. If the pedal still drops, either air is in the unit or it is bypassing internally. Bleed the unit or replace as necessary.
Visteon Expands Air Conditioning Line with 13 New Part Numbers
Visteon Corporation has introduced 13 new part numbers to its air conditioning product line, including remanufactured compressors, clutch compressors, fan clutches, fan assemblies, hose assemblies and water outlets.
Nissan Tech Tip: Solving Pathfinder Squeak/Creak Noise at Rear Shock
If a 1999.5-2001 Pathfinder exhibits a squeak/creak noise at the right-hand rear shock area while driving, a small stone, rock or pebble may have become lodged between the upper eyebolt of the right-hand rear shock and its mounting bracket.
Tech Tip: ‘Beemer’ Steamer – BMW Hose Leak
Without warning, our otherwise tranquil morning was interrupted by a horrendous screech of brakes, as a late-model, metallic blue BMW M3 slid into the service drive. Steam was billowing out from underneath the engine compartment.
2007 Bosch Catalog for Premium Fuel Pumps Covers All Makes, All Models
Bosch has published a comprehensive 2006/2007 catalog (#2212151) to support the enhanced Bosch premium fuel pump program for domestic and import cars, light trucks and minivans.
Identifix Publishes 150,000th Test and Fix
Identifix, one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, recently announced that it has added the 150,000th Hotline Archive to Direct-Hit; its award-winning online diagnostic product.
Editor’S Notebook: 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. There are many
News Update: Denso…Continually Improving
A global supplier of automotive technology, systems and components, Denso truly embraces what it means to be global by bringing the Japanese culture to its North American plants and vice versa. As the second largest automotive supplier in the world, operating in 32 countries, Denso lives by the concept of the Japanese term for continuous
Directions: Gunning for Your Customers
OE Dealerships Are Putting More Emphasis on Service Over Sales It’s no secret that new car sales have slowed in recent months. In fact, new car and light truck predictions for 2007 estimate a flat market over the next year. So be prepared. Dealerships will be using their parts and service departments as a means