autocarepro: news - Issue: October 22, 2009

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October 22, 2009

Tech Tip: Cranky Honda Civic Starter is a Grind A Honda Civic owner may complain that the starter motor intermittently grinds while cranking the engine. The cause may be that the female terminal at the starter solenoid may have spread apart, causing a loss of current to the solenoid. More...

Snap-on Tool of the Month: Hex Keys Stronger, more durable and easier to identify, Snap-on's L-Shaped Hex Key Wrench Sets are designed with the service technician in mind. More...

AMSOIL Features Six New Products at SEMA 2009 Here is a quick overview of AMSOIL's six new products to be featured in this year's New Product Showcase. More...

WORLDPAC Kicks Off First Supplier & Training Expo this Week The three-day event, which was developed by WORLDPAC to help its customers better succeed in the changing aftermarket environment, focuses on exclusive technical and business training, product knowledge from suppliers and plenty of opportunities for fun.... More...

Mitch Schneider: The Sixth Day... Recently, I received an e-mail that went straight to the heart of a question I've been struggling with for years: What do you do about the Sixth Day - Saturday? Is your shop open for business that day? More...

Dill Updates Snap-In Tire Valves Beginning this winter, Dill ACP snap-in valves will be manufactured with the date of manufacture laser etched into the rubber portion of the valve stem. More...

Avoiding Alternator Comebacks: Did Your Supplier Provide the Right Pulley? Automotive repair businesses that install remanufactured alternators are urged to verify that their units are equipped with overrunning alternator decoupler (OAD) pulleys for the growing number of late-model vehicles now requiring this advanced technology.... More...

Live 'Shop of Tomorrow' Demonstrations Slated for AAPEX Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) attendees will get a first-hand look at how wireless communications and telematics will give the independent aftermarket service providers a competitive edge at the "Shop of Tomorrow." More...

Tech Tips: Kia Muffler Pipe Drain This bulletin provides information related to a reported "no-start" condition on some Sportage models after they're parked overnight in areas where the temperature is below freezing. More...

Vista-Pro Automotive Relocates Headquarters to Nashville Vista-Pro Automotive has begun the process of relocating its corporate headquarters and 100 employees to Nashville, TN. More...

Carroll Shelby Engines to Offer Certified Performance Rebuild Services and Engine Tuning for Ford V8s The company will do a complete overhaul, as well as offer long and short block rebuilds. More...

Bosch Announces Winners in 'Drift into a Mustang' Sweepstakes and 'Create Your Own Performance Art' Contest The lucky winner in the 'Drift into a Mustang' Sweepstakes won a 2010 Ford Mustang GT with Ford Racing Performance package. More...

Tech Tip: Hyundai Sonata Runs/Idles Rough/ DTC P0335 Set/MIL ON This TSB has been revised to add a procedure to index the oil pump/balance shaft sprocket. Not properly indexing the sprocket may cause an engine vibration mostly noticed at 3,500-4,000 rpm. More...