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November 5, 2009

Timken Publishes Updated Bearing and Seal Application Catalog Parts catalog has been expanded with new products and features. More...

Dorman Products Expands Automatic Belt Tensioner Program The Idler Pulley Program features 11 SKUs covering the top domestic and import applications. More...

Bosch Launches Major Brake Program Company introduces QuietCast premium disc brake pads at AAPEX. More...

DENSO Sales California Releases New 2009 Oxygen Sensor Catalog Along with additional coverage, the DENSO 2009 catalog offers an updated 180-page illustration guide to assist with sensor selection. More...

Tech Feature: Tips for Servicing Performance Carburetors Carburetors have been around forever, and are still the dominant fuel mixer for most circle track, drag racing and street performance muscle cars. More...

Tenneco Readies Broad New Line of Walker Light- and Medium-Duty Diesel Emissions Components Tenneco Inc. is taking the lead in helping the automotive aftermarket capture light-duty and medium-duty diesel aftertreatment service opportunities through the development of a broad new line of replacement diesel particulate filters (DPF) and diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC).... More...

Management: Road Testing Customer Autos Road testing your customer's vehicle after completing service and repair work is generally considered to be a good idea, for many reasons. Obviously it's very important to verify the quality of your work to ensure customer satisfaction. However, validating the safety of the vehicle after work is complete can also help reduce your liability risks.... More...

ContiTech Announces New Partnership with Advance Auto Parts Advance to sell, distribute ContiTech timing belts and timing belt kits. More...

Tech Tip: Checking Fuel Pressure Fuel pressure can be checked by attaching a gauge to the Schrader valve fitting on the fuel injector rail, or by teeing the gauge into the fuel supply line if the fuel system lacks a test fitting. More...

Tenneco's Monroe Brakes Product Line Sees Double-Digit Sales Growth in 2009 The Monroe Brakes line of brake pads and shoes from Tenneco Inc. has reached new sales records in 2009, with double-digit growth and an ever-expanding network of distributors and service dealers who now offer this proven repair solution. More...

Liquid Wrench Unveils Aggressive New Marketing Campaign Liquid Wrench recently announced that it has redesigned its product line to be more educational and effective than ever before. In addition, the company announced it will launch a comprehensive, nationwide marketing campaign, including how-to videos to educate professionals and Do-It-Yourselfers (DIYers) on how to select the right product for every job application.... More...

MAHLE Clevite Implements New Brand Strategy for North American Aftermarket Products Currently, MAHLE is transitioning all light vehicle engine parts categories - except engine bearings - to the MAHLE Original brand. All engine bearings as well as heavy-duty products for American applications will keep the Clevite brand. More...

Tech Tip: Diagnosing a Squealing Serpentine Belt Belt noise is typically a symptom of one of two things: belt glazing and/or slipping. If the belt has more than 50,000 miles on it, chances are it needs to be replaced. More...