autocarepro: news - Issue: June 25, 2009

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June 25, 2009

Snap-on Honda-Specific Tools Up to Any Challenge With Honda becoming one of the most popular vehicle makes in North America, Snap-on has developed 10 Honda-specific tools that will help service technicians take advantage of the service opportunities afforded by the ever-growing Honda vehicle population.... More...

Bosch Announces ESI[tronic] 2009 V2 Software Release Bosch has released the second version of ESI[tronic] 2009 Scan Test Software for its award-winning KTS series scan tools for import vehicle diagnostics. The tool series includes the KTS 200 hand-held device, and the KTS 570 Bluetooth-based vehicle interface.... More...

SIR TOOLS Introduces the 12-in-1, Fold Up Mini Pick Set SIR TOOLS, the worldwide exclusive distributor, offers its NEW, 12-in-1, Fold Up Mini Pick Set (tool #: ST 9027). Perfect for removing powertrain oil seals, O-rings, clips, washers, fuses or adjusting and retrieving small/delicate parts, etc. More...

Akebono's Advertising Will Drive Business Through Your Doors Sign up for the Akebono Brake Experts Alliance today and Akebono will advertise your business as an Akebono Brake Experts Location. Be on the front line of Akebono's advanced brake technology and enjoy fewer comebacks, higher profits and increased customer satisfaction.... More...

Tech Feature: Cooler 'Heads' Prevail - Pouring Over GM's LT1 Engine and Reverse-Flow Technology The LT1 engine was used in a variety of General Motors models, including 1992-'96 Corvette (Y-body), 1993-'97 Camaro and Firebird (F-body), and 1994-'96 Chevy Caprice and Impala (B-body), Buick Roadmaster and Cadillac Fleetwood (D-body). More...

Grote Releases 2009 Product Catalog Grote Industries announces the availability of their new 2009 print and Web-based product catalog. The 266-page catalog features more than 2,800 parts and 452 exciting new products. More...

WIX Filters' 70th Anniversary Celebration Sweepstakes Offers a Chance to Win a 2009 Dodge Challenger RT Classic WIX Filters, a member of the Affinia Group family of brands, has announced the WIX Filters 70th Anniversary Celebration Sweepstakes, which will give one lucky winner the keys to a 2009 HEMI Dodge Challenger RT Classic. More...

EngineQuest Introduces Engine Pre-Luber EngineQuest (EQ)introduces the Engine Pre-Luber kit (PL40) that effectively and quickly pressurizes oil systems to eliminate dry engine starts. More...

Mitch Schneider: So...What's on the Menu? Mitch addresses "loss-leader" advertising and/or the kind of "menu pricing" environment in which it normally flourishes. More...

Emhart Teknologies Introduces POP NUT PNT110 Rivet Nut Tool Kit Emhart Teknologies has just expanded their line of POP NUT Blind Rivet Nuts and Tools with the addition of two new Tool Kits - featuring the PNT110 Manual Tool. Kits are equipped with either Inch size or Metric size POP NUT rivet nuts. More...

Roush Performance Unveils New Lineup of Service Parts Roush Performance has introduced new line of service parts, which includes air and oil filters, headlamps and motor oil. The Roush service parts line is designed to fit most late model Ford cars and trucks. More...

Lincoln Electric Teams Up with Two Guys Garage for Welder and Helmet Giveaway Lincoln Electric and Speed Network’s show, Two Guys Garage, will give away 14 welding packages to several lucky viewers. By completing an online survey, viewers and welding fans can enter to win a free Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 140C welding machine and Vista 1000 auto-darkening helmet.... More...

Kia Tech Tip: Increased Low-Speed Steering Effort In areas where heavy road salt use occurs, customer complaints have identified increased steering effort and noise (from the steering intermediate shaft) on the 2002-'05 (GQ) Sedona. The increased effort is usually first noticed with a noise or rattle at low speeds. When addressing such customer concerns, replace the steering intermediate shaft using P/N 0K52Y 32550 following the instructions in this technical service bulletin.... More...