autocarepro: news - Issue: October 1, 2009

Advertise | Subscribe | Contact Us | About Us

October 1, 2009

MPA Announces Availability of High-Output Alternators for Ford Applications through its Quality-Built Line The 100% brand new Ford 2G alternators are designed to address Ford 2G IAR alternator system problems. More...

Wells Launches Free Web-based Diagnostic Guide Covering ABS Trouble Codes New resource at www.wellsmfgcorp.com offers detailed, vehicle-specific information for every ABS code; guide to powertrain codes also expanded. More...

Tech Tip: Rodeo Steering Wheel Vibration, Shimmy or Nibble Some Rodeo owners may comment on the presence of steering wheel vibration or shimmy during vehicle operation at medium to high speed. More...

Snap-on Introduces New Blue-Point Universal Fuel Tank Filler Neck Adapter The product eliminates the waste and on-going cost of disposable seals. More...

Annual Tomorrow's Technician/Chicago Pneumatic School of the Year Competition Open for Nominations 2009/2010 program includes $25,000 in tool prizes, as well as a unique training opportunity. More...

AMI Announces 2009 Zurich 'High Octane' Scholarship Recipient The recipient receives $1,000 to be applied toward expenses to attend AMI seminars offered during the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) in Las Vegas, Nov. 4-7. More...

TerraClean Introduces New Fuel System Cleaner and Intake Valve Deposit Cleaner These new products are complementary products to the company's award-winning Fuel System Decarbonizer. More...

Tech Tip: Mazda Seat Heater Needs a Boost Some Mazda6 drivers may complain that the seat warmers turn off too early or may not heat to their satisfaction. The operating temperature of the new seat warmer has been increased on later vehicles by 14 degrees F (on average) to address this concern.... More...

Quaker State Selects 'Winner' In The World's Worst Commute Contest Salt Springs woman receives a once-in-a-lifetime ride to a NASCAR Race with three-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson. More...

Mitchell 1's OnDemand5.com Goes Global with New Google Language Translation Tool This new tool is particularity useful to translate the popular online program into a variety of different languages, including Spanish, French, Korean and Vietnamese. More...

Tony Stewart Crew Chief Darian Grubb Wins NASCAR MOOG 'Problem Solver of the Race' Award at Dover Grubb's win moves him into a three-way tie with crew chiefs Alan Gustafson and Drew Blickensderfer for the season-ending MOOG "Problem Solver of the Year" Award. More...

Sunpro Introduces New Super III and Sport ST Speedometers This new line of high-performance speedometers is designed to complement its popular Sunpro tachs and gauges for muscle cars and hot rods. More...

'Be Car Care Aware' Point-of-Sale Kits Enhance Fall Car Care Month Events The starter kits contain materials to enhance Fall Car Care Month celebrations and community car care events throughout the year. The kits can be easily ordered by visiting www.carcare.org. More...