TPMS: What are Dealers Doing?
Service shops aren’t the only ones concerned about TPMS these days. Auto dealers, also, are handling an increasing number of TPMS-equipped vehicles in their service bays. While there’s strong competition for vehicle service, TPMS is forcing both auto and tire dealers to cope with a new side dish on their service menus. The common thread,
Hybrids: Basic Service & Safety Procedures
Hybrids are hot. As the price of gasoline goes up, so does the demand for new vehicles that can squeeze more miles per gallon from every drop of gasoline. Hybrids do that by combining the best of both worlds: electric power for low-speed, stop-and-go driving, and gasoline power for highway cruising and long-range driving. Current
All About Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs)
With 6 million Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) on the road today, there’s a good chance that one has already been in your shop for service. The difference from the usual cars and light trucks you see is the FFV that pulls in today or tomorrow may have E85 as its primary fuel source, rather than
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Roy Larson, president Beyer Motor Works Inc., BMW/Mercedes driveline experts Chandler, AZ www.beyerdriveline.com and www.beyermotorworks.com Member: BIMRS, Bimmer Tech Group, Mini Tech Group, BMW CCA, ASA, APRA, BBB My 5 favorite tools are: Streamlight Stylus Reach — This pocket flashlight puts the light where I need it, making it ideal to inspect brake pads and
Pro Motor Engines Team Sets Another Record, Wins 2007 MAHLE Clevite Engine Builder Showdown
Dennis Borem and Darrell Hoffman of Pro Motor Engines walked away with the top prize at the 2007 MAHLE Clevite Engine Builder Showdown. The top prize included the Randy Dorton Memorial Trophy and a cash prize of $26,000. Kevin Webber and Scott Vester of Hendrick Motorsports received $9,000 in their runner-up effort.
ALLDATA Releases New Updates
As part of its quarterly update process, ALLDATA has added more than 200,000 pages of service and repair information, plus more than 4,000 pages of Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) data. The release reflects new and updated information from U.S., Asian and European auto manufacturers.
Excitement Mounts as Four NASCAR Engine Builder Teams Head for the MAHLE Clevite Engine Builder Showdown Semi-Finals
Four teams have emerged from fierce competition in the first two rounds of the eighth annual MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown, and are now headed for the semi-finals on May 22. Presented by MAHLE Clevite Inc., this year’s Showdown saw a record 19 teams enter the competition to build and run a NEXTEL Cup 357-cubic-inch Ford engine in the shortest time.
Record Number of NASCAR Engine Builder Teams to Face-Off at the Upcoming 2007 Clevite Engine Builder Showdown
Participation in the eighth annual Clevite Engine Builder Showdown – now MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown – presented by MAHLE Clevite Inc., is the highest since the competition was first held in 2000. Nineteen teams from 10 NASCAR engine shops will compete in building and successfully running a NEXTEL Cup 357-cubic-inch Ford engine in the shortest time possible.
Chip Foose Set to Ride Again with the Mac Tools Top Fueler in Las Vegas
World-renowned custom hot rod builder and TV personality Chip Foose, Mac Tools and Kalitta Motorsports will once again bring their high-horsepower partnership to the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The partnership will come together April 12-15, during the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals, at one of the NHRA’s premier quarter-mile facilities, The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Raybestos Rookie of the Year Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary
2007 marks the 10th consecutive year of Raybestos brand brakes’ sponsorship of the Raybestos Rookie of the Year Program, and like the rookies that this program is designed to salute – Raybestos brand brakes is just getting started.