Wagner Brake Helps Consumers And Installers Recognize Certification Markings On Low-Copper Brake Pad Packaging
Federal-Mogul’s Wagner Brake brand is reaching out to automotive parts distributors and service providers to increase awareness of the new packaging “LeafMark” designation covering “low copper” compliant brake pads.
Centric Parts Releases New 2014 Brake Systems Catalog
Centric Parts has released the latest addition to its award-winning library of brake system catalogs – the Centric Parts 2014 Brake Systems Catalog (2010-2014). This up-to-the-minute catalog details Centric’s complete range of brake, wheel bearing, hub and seal components for passenger car and light truck applications from 2010 through 2014.
CRP Offers ContiTech Accessory Drive System Service Poster To Help Educate Vehicle Owners
CRP Automotive, a leading source of OE-quality replacement and service parts, has developed a special ContiTech Accessory Drive System Service Poster, which is part of an overall support program for its ContiTech Serpentine Belts and Accessory Drive Kits.
Evans Waterless Coolant Supporting Ocean To Ocean World Record Attempt
Evans waterless coolant will once again be the coolant choice for the Vintage Adventurer’s next world record attempt. Australian motoring enthusiast Rod Wade, aka the Vintage Adventurer, is preparing to set a new world record in the Ocean to Ocean Driving Challenge as he drives his 1930 Ford Model A, against the clock from New York to California.
Problems That Plague Chrysler’s 3.5L Engine Create Rebuild Opportunities
If ever there was a service opportunity ripe for the taking, Chrysler’s 3.5L SOHC V6 engine (and its 2.7L, 3.2L and 4.0L cousins) is it. This engine was introduced back in 1993 as an “upgrade” from the earlier 3.3L pushrod V6 engine. Some would question whether the move was a step forward or backward because the 3.5L V6 (and its variants) has a poor reputation for reliability.
Evans Debuts New High Performance Coolant Label
Evans Cooling Systems, Inc., producer of a unique line of waterless engine coolants, announces the release of its new labels for its High Performance Coolant, previously known as NPG+C. The coolant is available in gallons, drums and totes, and the improved label better serves the constantly changing demands of the automotive industry.
Federal-Mogul And Wagner Brand Lead Shift To Low-Copper Brake Pads
Federal-Mogul Corp. and its Wagner Brake brand are leading the automotive industry’s rapid shift to environmentally friendly low-copper brake pads. More than 1 million new 2014 vehicles from leading original equipment light vehicle manufacturers will be equipped with Federal-Mogul’s Eco-Friction pads, according to Federal-Mogul.
FMI Automotive Adds Import Nameplate Water Pump Coverage
FMI Automotive has expanded its line of premium performance water pumps to include new part numbers for Infiniti, Nissan, Audi, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz cars and light trucks. In addition, the company has recently added new heavy duty water pump coverage that fits Cummins engines.
Servicing 1996 To 2005 Volkswagen And Audi Vehicles
In this article, I’ll take a look at the designs and repair of the suspension, brake and exhaust systems of Volkswagens and Audis from 1996 to 2005. I won’t be able to cover everything in this article, just some of the highlights of the various models. VW and Audi produced cars in two- or four-wheel-drive configurations, in several body styles and with a number of powertrains. These cars seem to be everywhere here in the Pacific Northwest. There is a model that fits just about every need and with the available Quattro and 4Motion drivetrains they make excellent ski and mountain vehicles.
Centric Parts Expands Friction Research Program
Centric Parts is expanding its research and development program by naming noted friction expert Dr. Poh Wah Lee, PhD, to the newly created position of director of friction materials sciences. Dr. Lee, a preeminent researcher focused on copper-free formulations, will lead the ongoing development of Centric’s friction program.
Gates Announces Release Of New Products To Serve Automotive Aftermarket
The Gates Corp. recently added 394 new parts to its catalog of quality automotive products. The new parts include turbocharger hose for VW and Audi applications, branched radiator hose, timing component kits with water pump, and small I.D. and molded hose.
Raybestos Brakes Help Kenseth Win First Chase Race
Matt Kenseth, the top seed in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, added to his long list of victories in Sunday’s rain-interrupted GEICO 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. The victory was Kenseth’s sixth of the season, tops in the Cup series, and his most ever in a single season. The driver of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota claimed his first win at Chicagoland and the 30th of his career … 22nd on the all-time list.