autocarepro: news - Issue: August 11, 2009

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August 11, 2009

400 Winners Announced in Raybestos Safety Center Prize Drawing Second-quarter prize drawing benefits installers all across the country. More...

Mitchell 1 Names 2009 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student Mark Kennedy was presented with a check for $2,500 courtesy of Mitchell 1. More...

Autodata Publications Releases 2009 TPMS Manual TPMS manual provides information for vehicles being serviced at independent repair and tire shops. More...

Proper Piston Replacement While the "Fast and the Furious" crowd may have lost interest in the sport compact market, interest in the cars hasn't dropped off completely. More...

OTC Releases Powerful Automotive 2-Channel Scope Built-in lab scope and exclusive updated vehicle-specific database enables the user to measure and test virtually all the electrical and electronic compone More...

Stopping Brake Noise is a Snap with the NU-LOK Piston Cushion from NUCAP Innovative company's newest brake component can reduce brake noise up to 90%. More...

August Industry Tips from the Car Care Council The Car Care Council has put together some recommended guidelines on how to host your own vehicle check-up event. More...

ASE Launches Maintenance and Inspection Program The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has launched its new Maintenance and Inspection (M&I) Program. Delivered exclusively online and consisting of four e-learning training modules and a separate quiz, the program focuses More...

Tech Tip: Sagging Ford Truck Needs a Lift Some Ford Super Duty truck owners may complain that their vehicle leans or sags to the right or left, when looking at the vehicle from the rear. It may be necessary to install Ford-approved shims to correct the vehicle lean condition, as described in this Tech Tip.... More...

Goodyear Gatorback Club Enhances Website The updated Gatorback Club website allows installers to easily navigate from promotions to Tech Tips to earning rewards. More...

Motorists Can Earn 'Repair Rewards' With Purchases of Monroe Shocks and Struts The program is part of Monroe's ride control replacement safety education efforts, which encourage motorists to replace their worn shocks and struts. More...

Tracerline Introduces Refillable Syringe A/C Dye Injector The economical Tracerline LeakFinder Syringe A/C Dye Injector Kit can be used over and over again by budget-conscious technicians. More...

Tech Tip: Solving Lower Ball Joint Removal and Installation Issues When installing a replacement ball joint in these applications, technicians may note that the new ball joint may not fit tight in the opening of the lower control arm. More...