autocarepro: news - Issue: October 8, 2009

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October 8, 2009

Gates Introduces Belt Wear Education Program As part of the program, Gates has launched the website www.gatesbeltwear.com and announced the availability of a new serpentine belt wear gauge that can aid in diagnosing wear on serpentine belts. More...

Baum Tools Offers the Terminator Frequency Probe The unit is ideal for CAN Bus diagnostics. More...

Customer Service Is Not a Strategy; It's a Way of Life That was the key message delivered by Robert Spector, author of “The Nordstrom Way,” during a recent SEMA webinar. “It’s the customer who determines whether your company will succeed or fail,” Spector advised. More...

SP Tools Releases Ripped Spark Plug Boot Remover This uniquely designed tool easily removes "ripped" and "stuck on" spark plug boots where there is no access to grab the boot for removal. More...

JASPER Conducts Transmission Submersion Testing The test checks assembled tranny units for leaks before they are dynamometer tested, and is a great way for Jasper to improve the quality of its transmissions for its customers. More...

Tracer Products Introduces the OPTIMAX Jr/EZ-Ject Complete Leak Detection Kit The kit features the award-winning OPTIMAX Jr, a mini blue light LED leak detection flashlight with mega power that reveals the smallest leaks. More...

Beck/Arnley Adds 273 New Import Nameplate Part Numbers in Third Quarter 2009 The additional part numbers bring total year-to-date releases to 1,458. More...

When You Have the Snap-on Battery Charger Plus It Doesn't Matter What Rolls into Your Shop The versatile Battery Charger Plus works on cars, trucks, SUVs, tractors, fleets and motorcycles - anything that comes through your bay doors. More...

Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Draws The King & Kasey Sweepstakes Winner Lucky fan wins 2009 Dodge Challenger and a trip of a lifetime. More...

Tech Tip: Drivetrain Noises and Wheel Bearing Replacement One of the toughest challenges we face as import specialist techs is noise complaints. These aren't necessarily difficult from the technical or nuts and bolts perspective as much as from the diagnostic process. More...

Federated 'Get Dirty with Kenny' Winners Enjoy Memorable Day of Racing Five Federated Auto Parts Car Care Center members spent the day dirt-track racing with NASCAR driver and dirt-track legend Ken Schrader at Schrader's I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri, on September 14. More...

Car Care Council Offers October Industry Tips The Car Care Council has put together some helpful pre-event and post-event recommendations for shops that are planning to host a Fall Car Care Month vehicle check-up event in October. More...

Mishimoto Releases Two New Silicone Hose Kits For The Scion xB Every application is engineered for a direct OEM replacement fit. More...