July 9, 2009
Matco Tools Introduces the MLED60 60 LED Light with Lithium Battery
Matco Tools introduces a new 60 LED Light with Lithium Battery, the MLED60. The MLED60 features the following: 60 super bright LED; single charge provides up to four hours of continuous use; designed with complete discharge protection and indicator lights; and 120V AC main charger included....
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Rotary Lift Helps Shops Find Qualified Lift Inspectors
All lift inspectors are not created equal. Considering that the safety and productivity of your shop's technicians ride on your lifts, you want only a qualified lift inspector to make sure the equipment is functioning properly.
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OTC Unveils Digital Scope with Video Output for Fast and Efficient Automotive Inspection and Repair
OTC, an SPX Brand, recently released a new video inspection scope (P/N 3880) designed for remote inspection of areas generally inaccessible to the naked eye. It comes with a distal video camera at the end of a water-resistant Staylock shaft used for the internal inspection of engines, and many other automotive applications, without costly demolition or disassembly....
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Hunter's TPMSpecs Database Provides Concise TPMS Information at Your Fingertips
Dealing with tire pressure monitoring systems has become more and more commonplace in wheel service shops. Knowledge is key to safely and confidently service wheels with TPMS. But unfortunately the vast amount of TPMS information available, including the wide variety of sensor types, required special tools and individual OE procedures, makes handling these wheels a daunting task....
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Tech Feature: Nissan Brake and Suspension Repairs; Solving Noise Complaints
At first, you may not think brake and suspension systems are closely related. But when it comes to noise and vibration complaints, you don’t want to be looking at one without considering the other.
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Mitchell 1 and Elite Team-Up to Provide Business-Building Solutions for Automotive Professionals
Mitchell 1 recently announced that its Business Performance Services (BPS) program has partnered with Elite to provide customers and the automotive industry with profitable business management and marketing solutions.
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Standards and Certifications: Can We Regulate Replacement Brake Parts?
You have probably heard the stories about brake rotor manufacturers taking metal out of the castings to save money, or brake pad manufacturers using a single formulation across an entire line of pads. It starts to get even scarier when you realize there are no enforceable government or industry accepted regulations for replacement brake parts....
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General Mfg. Launches its New Stubby II LED Work Light
General Mfg., Inc. recently announced the product launch of its new Stubby II LED work light. The new Stubby II LED has eight (8) 1/2-watt side LEDs and is available with super bright 1-watt LED on the end. The end light functions as a flashlight while the side LEDs serve as a work light....
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Tech Tip: Scan Tools Needed for Some ABS, ESC and A/C Service
Some new technologies may require the use of scan tools to service them - in unexpected ways. A scan tool may be necessary when servicing vehicles equipped with ESC (Electronic Stability Control), for instance, even with simple service such as an alignment. This scan tool helps perform the steering center calibration, which, if not performed correctly, can result in the vehicle pulling to one side or the other....
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Weldon Racing Pumps Offers New All-Metal Fuel Pump
Weldon Racing Pumps has launched its new continuous-duty 1100-A flow-through fuel pump. This all-metallic design follows their successful, smaller 600-A pump, and like it, serves both carbureted and fuel injected applications.
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Cooper Tire Officially Rolls Out Greater Fuel Efficiency Tire
In order to meet consumer demand for greater vehicle fuel efficiency, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has added its first low-rolling resistance tire line - the Cooper GFE (Greater Fuel Efficiency) - to its product portfolio. The Cooper GFE is now available at dealers nationwide....
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Snap-on Sponsors Formula Drift Championship
Innovative tools meet extreme motorsports as Snap-on, the most innovative tool company in the world, will be sponsoring one of the most unique events in motorsports, the 2009 Formula Drift Championship series. Snap-on will serve as the official tool for this one-of-a-kind motorsports competition series....
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Tech Feature: Gaining Performance from Ignition Timing
Entry-level racers and performance enthusiasts who are involved in drag, oval or street performance often have difficulty understanding spark advance. The cool thing about ignition timing is you can usually get a considerable performance increase for little or no money. But, some time and effort will be required....
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