autocarepro: news - Issue: July 16, 2009

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July 16, 2009

OTC Expands its Portfolio of Specialty Tools and Equipment OTC, an SPX brand, continues to expand its portfolio of Specialty Tools and Equipment with the release of two new professional grade bit socket sets - the OTC RIBE bit socket set (P/N 5904); and the OTC Tamper Resistant TORX PLUS bit socket set (P/N 5905).... More...

New Equipment Distributor Launched Workshop Depot offers a wide range of service equipment, including lifts, wheel service equipment, jacks, tool storage, parts washers and more, said Dave Shedlock, president. More...

Avoid Costly Customer Comebacks with Bar's Leaks Professional DiFM Cooling System Treatment The dreaded customer comeback: It wastes time (yours and the customer's), costs you money and can damage your reputation. Prevent cooling system comebacks by installing Bar's Leaks Professional DiFM Cooling System Treatment with every cooling system service.... More...

Channellock Dedicates New Projects to Quality, Made in America Mission A commitment to manufacturing quality hand tools in northwestern Pennsylvania for more than a century has built Channellock, Inc.'s, reputation as a leader in the hand tool industry. In a business that has seen its share of companies explore alternative manufacturing options that result in a loss of quality control, CHANNELLOCK stands committed to its history of American-made pliers through several new initiatives.... More...

Tech Tip: Common Brake Symptoms Can Require Unique Solutions Diagnosing brake related complaints can be a challenge. A well-trained brake technician can follow a methodical diagnostic procedure and still be faced with the same annoying brake complaint. Sometimes the technician will resolve a problem temporarily, only to have the vehicle return at a later date with the same condition.... More...

Snap-on Tools Adds News Section to Website Snap-on Tools recently added a news section to its website where visitors to the site can stay up-to-date on the latest company happenings. More...

Readers Respond to Mitch Schneider's 'So ... What's on the Menu' Article Mitch Schneider's "So ... What's on the Menu" article that ran on June 18, has received quite a few responses from Autocarepro:news readers. The article addresses "loss leader" advertising and menu pricing. More...

Garage Equipment Supply Now Offers Premium Work Gloves GES has always offered the right tools, and now they have the apparel to go with them. Garage Equipment Supply is now offering Instinct Mako Mechanics Gloves, a standard in auto-repair protective apparel. More...

Honda Tech Tip: Rear Differential Moan or Groan On 2002-'07 CR-Vs with 4WD, a moaning or groaning noise may come from the rear differential when making a sharp or tight turn at low speeds. This condition may be caused due to contamination in the rear differential fluid. More...

Tenneco Brings Monroe Automotive Maintenance Experience to Hundreds of Chicago Area Consumers Tenneco Inc. and its Monroe shocks and struts brand co-sponsored a family safety event that helped hundreds of Chicago area consumers learn how important automotive services and repairs can enhance their driving safety. More...

NASCAR Fans and Mobil 1 Enthusiasts: The Green Flag is about to Drop on the 'Show Your Mobil 1' Video Contest Mobil 1 is offering motorsports fans a chance to have 30 seconds of fame. The "Show Your Mobil 1" challenge invites racing fans to show the world how they feel about Mobil 1 and NASCAR by creating a commercial expressing the strong connection between NASCAR and the official motor oil of the motorsport.... More...

Champion Laboratories Donates Care Packages to Troops in Iraq Champion Laboratories, Inc., the company behind the most trusted brand names in the automotive, fuel-dispensing and heavy-duty filtration industries, continues to demonstrate its commitment to the communities in which it operates by announcing that is has created and delivered "care packages" for United States troops stationed in Iraq.... More...

Tech Feature: Servicing Ford's 3.0L Engine The 3.0L Duratec V6 was introduced in 1996 to replace the aging 3.8L V6 in the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable. Unlike its conventional pushrod predecessor, the 3.0L V6 has dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and an aluminum block with cast-iron cylinder liners.... More...