June 18, 2009
New One-Step Bar's Leaks Liquid Copper Block Seal Permanently Stops Major Cooling System Leaks Fast
Bar's Leaks has reformulated its popular Liquid Copper Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak to make it the only one-step copper block seal on the market. Simply pour it into the radiator, idle the engine for five minutes, cool, top off with coolant and go....
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Reelcraft Introduces a New Air Vend Reel
The AV4425 OLPBWL from Reelcraft is designed for air service. The reel is our most compact design able to handle 25' of 1/4" I.D. hose. The air vend reel is small enough to be incorporated into air service stations or inside cabinets on trucks and incorporates constant tension without a latch pawl....
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Matco Tools Introduces the CLT2APB Cylinder Leakage Tester
Matco Tools introduces a new Cylinder Leakage Tester, the CLT2APB, which measures the cylinder's ability to hold compressed air.
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Akebono Releases 2009 Master Brake Catalog
The 2009 Akebono Catalog being distributed this month will contain 28 new part numbers which have already been released in 2009 - 18 Pro-ACT and 10 EURO.
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Tech Tip: Don't Overdo Loaded Caliper Prep
The benefits of using loaded calipers is that all hardware and components are provided for quick installation - perfect for the busy technician trying to move cars in and out of his or her bay. However, some techs might be doing too much to prepare new calipers for installation, according to Bendix Answerman, Chuck Kennedy....
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BADA Adds to Steel Wheel Weight Offerings
As the latest addition to its line of steel wheel weights, BADA launched the LHFE line of weights for Chrysler vehicles. The LHFE line is the company's eighth clip style, in addition to three Tape-A-Weight styles.
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2009 Raybestos Rookie Racing Schedule Kicks Off in the Garden State
Raybestos Rookie Racing School participants put pedals to floorboards for the first time in 2009 at Motorsports Park in Millville, NJ. Held the first week of June, the event kicked off the second season of what is quickly becoming one of the most popular promotional programs in the aftermarket....
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Justice Brothers Engine Treatment with JB Metal Conditioner Replaces ZDDP
Metal is tricky, even when it's polished the surface contains microscopic saw tooth projections. The proof is in the fact that when smooth metal rubs against smooth metal without lubrication, the metals seize from heat.
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Tech Feature: Spark Plug Replacement is a 'Big Deal' in Today's Market
While changing spark plugs used to be "no big deal," today's long-life spark plugs often require more extensive disassembly and more precise installation.
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ASE Launches Social Networking Sites
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has joined the thousands of businesses across the nation in establishing a social networking presence on the popular Facebook and Twitter websites.
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Jamestown, IN, Residents Win NAPA Trick Truck Award at 21st Hot Rod Nationals
NAPA AUTO PARTS, the Official Auto Parts Store of the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, awarded Jamestown, IN, father-son duo Lowell and Justin Wilburn the NAPA Trick Truck award at the 21st Hot Rod Nationals in Indianapolis for their 1953 Ford truck....
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Ohio Technical College Automotive Program Earns NATEF, ASE Certification
Ohio Technical College has received certification for its automotive training program from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). To achieve ASE certification, OTC's automotive training program was evaluated by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) to meet nationally accepted standards in instruction, facilities and equipment....
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Nissan Tech Tip: DTC For Variable Valve Timing Control Function
On any 1996-2009 vehicle with variable vale timing, if the MIL is on with any of the following DTCs stored: P0011, P0014, P0021, P0024, P1110 or P1135, do not replace the variable valve timing solenoid valve or the sprocket(s) without performing the complete diagnosis indicated in the EC section of the service manual....
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