autocarepro: news - Issue: October 15, 2009

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October 15, 2009

Snap-on Introduces Software Bundle 9.4 Snap-on's new Software Bundle 9.4 offers the most powerful diagnostics in the industry today with more in-demand coverage and simplified operation for Snap-on diagnostic tools. More...

Mishimoto Releases Nissan Maxima Silicone Hose Kit Mishimoto announces the release of a new silicone hose kit for the 1995-1999 Nissan Maxima. More...

Permatex Offers 100th Anniversary Edition Aftermarket Catalog Permatex, a leading innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, offers its 100th Anniversary Edition automotive aftermarket products catalog for professional technicians. More...

Fluke Announces 'Big Game' Sweepstakes for Customers Fluke Corp., a provider of portable electronic test and measurement technology, will send one lucky repair professional and companion to Miami for football's "Big Game," simply for learning about the new test tools Fluke has recently introduced. More...

Tech Tip: Expedition Needs a Lift Some Ford Expedition and 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with four-wheel air suspension, may exhibit repeat air compressor drier failures. The drier cap may become detached from the drier body, or the drier body may be broken at the neck near the compressor head.... More...

Herkules Displaying Body Shop Air-Powered K900P Vehicle Lift at SEMA Herkules Equipment Corporation will be displaying one of the company's top-selling air-powered vehicle lifts, the K900P at SEMA this year. More...

Federal-Mogul Helping Maximize Chassis Service Opportunities with Hundreds of New MOOG Steering and Suspension Components Federal-Mogul Corporation is helping aftermarket distributors, jobbers and service providers maximize the growth of their chassis businesses through the addition of hundreds of new MOOG replacement steering and suspension products. More...

Ford Recall: The Problem is the Brake Fluid in the Switch - The Solution is a Fuse Ford is performing the largest ever recall for a brake light switch on the side of the master cylinder. The recall will cover 9.6 million Ford vehicles made between 1992 and 2004. More...

Tech Tip: Volkswagen Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw On any VW model, one or more of the following symptoms may be possible: Discharged battery; Engine does not start because of low battery voltage; Voltage display in the combination instrument displays too low; or "Low battery" fault codes in various control modules.... More...

Gates Unveils New NaviGates Online Parts Database Gates Corp. has just unveiled NaviGates, a new online parts application database that enables users to easily search Gates complete line of OE quality aftermarket parts by vehicle category, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or part description - all that is required is an Internet connection.... More...

LUBEGARD Launches the 6th Edition All-Star Redemption Program LUBEGARD by International Lubricants, Inc. (ILI) announces the official launch of its 6th ALL-STAR Contest ending this coming Valentines Day, February 14, 2010. More...

NASTF Panel will 'Look to the Future' at November General Meeting Meeting planners have assembled a panel discussion to explore additional applications for the Secure Data Release Model (SDRM), which is currently used to access secure data such as key codes and pin codes. More...

Tech Tip: Hyundai Power Steering Pump Whining Noise Before replacing a power steering oil pump on a 2003 Accent for a "whining" noise condition, check the oil pump reservoir filter screen for contamination. If the filter screen at the bottom of the oil pump reservoir is clogged, it may cause the pump to aerate and produce a "whining" noise.... More...