autocarepro: news - Issue: November 17, 2009

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November 17, 2009

Smoke Wizard Portable Inert Gas Pack Quickly Connects/Disconnects for Safer Testing The lightweight kit includes a regulator, a universal quick-connect coupler and easy-to-fill 20-oz. inert gas bottle good for about 25 EVAP tests. More...

ToolTopia.com Gets Overhauled ToolTopia.com launched a newly designed website last month. More...

Stopping Brake Noise is a Snap with the NU-LOK Piston Cushion from NUCAP Innovative company's newest brake component can reduce brake noise up to 90%. More...

New 'Loaded' QuickLIFT Technology Available from Rancho Suspension Installing in minutes, Rancho Loaded QuickLIFT shock absorbers feature an application-specific coil spring and upper mounting plate. More...

Tech Feature: Engine Technology Gets a Boost As a technician, you'll need to understand how Ford's EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine works, since the automaker plans to incorporate it in 90% of its new vehicles over the next three years. More...

Honeywell Expands Training Program with Three New Courses for Technicians and Sales Personnel Honeywell CPG provides ongoing learning opportunities for those looking to stay on the cutting edge in the repair industry. More...

Power, Sound and Impressive Looks: The New DynoMax Exhaust for 2010 Camaros The new performance systems - including the new show-stopping tips - will be available this January at retailers nationwide. More...

Adjustable On-Head Digital Valve Spring Pressure Tester Available from Proform Parts This adjustable digital valve spring pressure tester (#67601) is available with digital readout pressure capacities from 0-to-600 lbs. More...

Tech Tip: Mercedes-Benz MIL On/DTC P2034 Stored in ECU If you receive customer reports in the affected model vehicles of the "check engine" light being activated after starting the engine, and code P2034 is stored in the engine control unit, the cause may be that the engine ECU has detected a faulty crankshaft sensor during start up of the engine due to the camshaft sensor.... More...

CARQUEST Returning to Hendrick Motorsports in 2010 Two-year pact extends association with Mark Martin and No. 5 Sprint Cup team. More...

Toyota's Techstream Lite Introduction is a Winner for Three Attendees at the 2009 CARS Expo in Las Vegas Demos of the new system were available at the recent CARS Expo in Las Vegas, and attendees were encouraged to enter a drawing to win one of three Techstream Lite Diagnostic Kits. More...

Rotary Lift and Revolution Lift Featured on 'Cool Tools' TV Show Episode debuts on the DIY Network on Thanksgiving. More...

Tech Tip: Honda Drivetrain Noise/Judder from Rear of Vehicle If a customer with a 2003 and later Pilot or 2006 and later Ridgeline complains of a noise and judder from the rear of the vehicle when turning, the VTM-4 differential fluid could likely be contaminated by clutch wear, condensation or both. This causes the VTM-4 differential clutches to make noise and to judder when turning.... More...