autocarepro: news - Issue: August 20, 2009

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August 20, 2009

Identifix Direct-Hit Grows To 8.3 Million Vehicle Look Ups per Year These numbers have almost doubled from 2008, where 5.4 million vehicles were looked up for the year. More...

GM 4L60E Transmission Prices Reduced GM announces new, aggressive pricing on its most popular automatic transmission -- the 4L60E. More...

Tech Tip: Sorento Coolant Reservoir Replacement Some Sorento vehicles may overheat due to small cracks found on the bottom of the coolant reservoir as a result of repetitive temperature and pressure fluctuations. More...

Beck/Arnley Adds 143 New Parts Numbers to Electrical Product Module The latest part numbers fall within Beck/Arnley's Electrical Product Module, with 69 remanufactured alternators and 74 remanufactured starters. More...

Mitchell 1 to Hold Shop Management System Training Workshop in Las Vegas Instructors will explore advanced setup, inventory, reporting, management, as well as integration with aftermarket cataloging and Customer Retention Marketing (CRM). More...

OTC Introduces Two New Hendrickson PRIMAAX Tools Quick Alignment Socket and Quick Wrench make fast work of suspension adjustments. More...

Tech Tip: Ford F-150 Uneven Rear Brake Inboard/Outboard Pad Wear Sometimes the design intent of OE engineers does not play out as they thought it would once the vehicle is driven in real-world conditions. This may be the case with the rear brakes on some 2004 and later F-150 trucks. More...

Tracerline Helps Techs 'Hear' Problems Before They Become Breakdowns The company's Marksman ultrasonic diagnostic tool uses a two-tiered process to ensure accurate diagnosis. More...

NASTF Launches New E-Newsletter All newsletter editions and an archive of articles will be maintained on the newsletter website. More...

Tech Tip: Strut Installation Issues The left or right suspension strut installs OK, but the other side won't line up correctly. More...

NAPA Crew Chief Club Visits Pocono For Private Training Session Larry McReynolds, Todd Berrier highlight fifth training event of the 2009 season. More...

Hunter Introduces New Adapter Storage Kit The kit conveniently stores cone and collet adapters within easy reach to speed service. More...

Snap-on's 'NO COMPROMISE' Tour Covers Midwest Tour to stop in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Kansas in the coming weeks. More...