June 9, 2009
Plews/Edelmann Offers LubriMatic Green Environmentally Friendly Lubricants
The Plews/Edelmann Division of Tomkins Industrial and Automotive offers LubriMatic Green, a line of biobased, biodegradable lubricants. LubriMatic Green products are made from renewable, U.S.A. grown vegetable oils, and meet or exceed the performance characteristics of petroleum lubricants....
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Mitchell 1 Updates PerformanceCenter with Free Services
Mitchell 1 has updated its PerformanceCenter with four free services to help customers unlock the software secrets to being more efficient, professional and profitable while using Mitchell 1's Shop Management software.
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Enhanced BEEP Certification Program Released for Replacement Friction Materials
As the September 2011 mandate for stability control on all light vehicles looms, MEMA's Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) announced changes to the Brake Effective Evaluation Procedure (BEEP) program allowing the testing of late model vehicles with electronic brake force distribution and advanced ABS systems....
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Snap-on Adds VERUS Level Three Training Solutions Module to Website
Snap-on has added a new VERUS training module to its website to help professional automotive technicians learn to use the many features and capabilities associated with Snap-on's newest diagnostic platform. This advanced VERUS level three course builds upon the foundation of the VERUS level one introductory training module and the VERUS level two intermediate training module....
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Automotive Fluid Exchange Equipment
Vital fluids - including engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid, gear oil, power steering fluid and brake fluid - need to be replaced periodically. Technical Editor Larry Carley discusses the equipment and tools necessary for the preventive maintenance essentials....
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Raybestos Brand Continues to Dominate New Number Production
Continually dedicated to providing the aftermarket's most comprehensive offering of brake and chassis replacement products, Affinia's Global Brake & Chassis Group has introduced 570 new Raybestos part numbers in the first five months of 2009. Of these new part numbers, 292 apply to popular import applications demonstrating, yet again, that the Raybestos brand is unmatched when it comes to FNP coverage....
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Rotary Lift Launches Inspect to Protect Lift Inspection Program
A professional lift inspection will identify any issues before they can grow into major problems. This keeps employees safe, maintains bay productivity and reduces lift repair costs. Annual lift inspections conducted by qualified lift inspectors also can prevent OSHA citations and fines....
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EngineQuest (EQ) Introduces New Early Model Ford Carburetor Adapter
EngineQuest (EQ) is one of the leading suppliers of new and remanufactured hard-to-find engine parts in the U.S., all competitively priced and designed to last. Now EQ offers early model Ford restorers the opportunity to easily fit a 1970-79 cylinder head with a pre-1969 Ford engine....
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Point of View: No Recession at Your Shop
The recession is over. Feeling better already, aren’t you? At a recent industry meeting of tool and equipment manufacturers, d
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June 8-14, 2009 is Automotive Service Professionals Week
For 2009, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has declared June 8-14 as National Automotive Service Professionals Week. Building on the success of Automotive Service Professionals Day established in 2001, ASE launched National Automotive Service Professional's Week in 2005 to honor the commitment and dedication of automotive, truck and collision technicians, along with parts specialists and other support professionals who serve the motoring public....
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ASA Announces Presence on Facebook and Twitter
You may now follow the Automotive Service Association (ASA) on Facebook and Twitter. ASA's presence on these social networking sites will allow you to keep up with all that ASA is doing on behalf of its members, business partners and the industry as a whole....
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Award-Winning Suppliers Kick Off Federated Auto Parts 300
Federated enjoyed another successful day at the races at the annual Federated 300 held June 6 in Nashville, TN. Two of Federated's award-winning supplier partners helped to get the 14th annual Federated Auto Parts 300 off to a rousing start.
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Choosing the Right Tools for Servicing Cooling Systems
Automobile cooling systems are complex systems that are getting tougher and tougher to diagnose, service and repair. This article by Mike DuBois will offer some information about choosing the right tools and equipment and the kinds of repairs they will allow you to complete....
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