autocarepro: news - Issue: January 14, 2010

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January 14, 2010

New 2010 Labor Guides Available from Chilton The Chilton 2010 Labor Guide Manuals and CD-ROM contain the most accurate labor times in the industry and conform to current Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) standards. More...

Store Tires and Wheels on Shure's 3-Tier Tire Rack Shure's 3-tier Tire Rack features heavy-duty steel construction and adjustable cross supports. More...

CCAR Announces 'GreenLink Shop' Program Recognition program to promote consumer confidence and reward excellence in environmental, health and safety stewardship throughout the automotive repair industry. More...

Snap-on Offers State-of-the-Art Welding Helmets Innovative. Adaptable. Safe. These are the words that describe the three welding helmets offered by Snap-on. More...

Tech Tip: Noisy Infiniti Water Pump Flange An Infiniti driver may complain of a screeching noise when the vehicle is first started in the morning. The noise dissipates once the vehicle is warmed up. This condition may occur if the water pump had recently been replaced and the fan coupling to water pump flange bolts were not torqued correctly.... More...

AP Auto Introduces New Line of Oils and Lubricants Under Master Brand The new Master oil and lubricants program offers customers a full assortment of competitively priced motor oils, ATF, gear oil, hydraulic fluids and grease. More...

Premium Exhaust System for 2010 Camaro V6 Available from CORSA Performance The CORSA Camaro exhaust system (part #14953) is a dual rear exit cat-back exhaust featuring 304 Stainless Steel 4-inch Pro-Series tips etched with the CORSA logo. More...

January Industry Tips from the Car Care Council With National Car Care Month (NCCM) in April right around the corner, the Car Care Council offers the following tips to help you plan your vehicle check-up event. More...

Tech Tip: Loss of Power Assist to the Chrysler Minivan During high humidity climate conditions, some Chrysler, Dodge or Plymouth vehicles may experience a momentary loss of power assist for the steering when turning corners with the A/C or defroster on or recently on. This Tech Tip describes two repair procedures depending on the diagnosis.... More...

Green Earth Technologies' G-OIL Rolls Out at Honest-1 Auto Care This announcement comes on the heels of a deal with National Auto Stores and Amazon.com for G-OIL distribution. More...

Federated, Standard Award 'Dream Car Sweepstakes' Grand Prize to Newport Auto Center Winner receives $15,000 to spend at nationally televised car auction. More...

2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year Winners Announced This year was only the third time in 17 years that one automaker has won both awards. More...

Tech Tip: Whine, Whistle and Ringing Heard from Cadillac's Engine Some customers may comment on a whine, whistle or ringing-type noise from the front of the engine that increases in intensity as engine rpm increases. This noise is most audible standing in front of the vehicle with the hood opened. If the noise fades into the ambient engine noise by 2,000 rpm, refer to PIP3453 in the Service Information (SI) for camshaft drive chain noise.... More...