February 2, 2010
Tracer Products Introduces the OPTIMAX Jr/EZ-Ject Complete Leak Detection Kit
The kit features the award-winning OPTIMAX Jr, a mini blue light LED leak detection flashlight with mega power that reveals the smallest leaks. It's ideal for leak checking hard-to-reach spots that are inaccessible to larger lamps.
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OTC Introduces New Professional Master Fuel Injection Kit
Full coverage tool set accommodates virtually every fuel injection system applications on most major domestic and foreign platforms 1988 to present, as well as imports with CIS and CISE fuel systems.
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Timken Welcomes 'Win the Bike' Promotion Winner to its Global Headquarters
Rick Wheeler received a check for $17,999, the actual cash value of a Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic motorcycle.
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Test Drive Car Care Month Events with New Video
Loaded with footage of events in several states and candid testimonials from industry professionals, the video shows and describes specifically how car care events grow new business, increase traffic, improve employee moral and demonstrate community good will....
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Tech Feature: Predicting Failures Through Mode $06
The PCM has several diagnostic modes. Depending on your scan tool and your use of it, you may get to see some or all of these modes. Also, depending on your scan tool, you may be accessing the various modes in the PCM without referring to them as "modes."...
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Matco Tools Introduces a New 1/4" Composite Air Ratchet
Matco's new 1/4" Composite Air Ratchet, the MT1824, features 35 ft-lb max torque and 300 rpm free speed that deliver impressive power to get the task at hand done fast.
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Autodata Publications offers Colored Wiring Diagrams on DVDs with Component Locations
Sourced from OEM information, each wiring diagram is illustrated in an easy-to-use and common format.
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Tech Feature: 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima Brake Job
Called the four-door sports car by Nissan, the 2004-2008 Maxima brake system is easy to service with very few complaints of brake noise or pulsation. The system used the same brake pads, rotors and calipers on all models. There were some changes in 2007 to the ABS system. The system uses floating piston calipers on the front and rear with the parking brake in the hub of the rotor....
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Kansas Shop Sees Mechanical Work Increasing While 'Minor' Repairs Get Put Off
Shop proprietor Larry Fields reported that more of his customers are willing to spend to keep their older model vehicles running. While this is great news, the downside of this is that in order to make these repairs, many drivers are putting off other services, such as oil changes and replacing worn tires....
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AirSept's A/C Charge Guard Keeps PAG Oil Out of Electric Compressors
AirSept's new A/C Charge Guard filter allows technicians to charge refrigerant into hybrid vehicles while eliminating the risk of lubricant contamination causing damage to electric compressors.
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Yokohama Tire Corporation Announces 10 New Sizes for its Popular, All-season Touring AVID TRZ
Featuring Three Ride Zones, for winter traction, water evacuation and cornering grip, the AVID TRZ offers performance for every season and road condition.
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Code P0420: The Dreaded Diagnostics of Catalytic Converter Replacement and Oxygen Sensors
You just pulled a P0420 from a vehicle indicating the catalyst system efficiency for one of the banks is below threshold. What is next? Could it be just the oxygen sensor? Or, could it be the catalytic converter? These articles will help you understand why the OBDII code was set and what further test must be performed to determine the root of the problem like a coolant leak, oil blow by or other problems with the engine....
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