Walker Extends Catalytic Converter Coverage
The Walker line of catalytic converters from Tenneco Inc. offers significantly increased coverage of OBDII and older applications, as well as vehicles registered in California, thanks to Tenneco’s aggressive investment in the development of new direct-fit converter SKUs for domestic and foreign-nameplate models ….
Delphi Unveils New Service and Training Product Line
Last week at AAPEX, Delphi launched new service and training product lines designed specifically for aftermarket shops looking to increase productivity and shop revenue. DS650 is Delphi’s new front-of-shop solution for the independent aftermarket, aimed at maximizing a shops’ profit by helping the service writer identify, extract and sell services. According to Delphi ….
Mode $06 Diagnostic Update
Mode $06 has been around since the introduction of second-generation onboard diagnostic (OBD II) systems back in the mid-1990s. Essentially, Mode $06 is the raw test data the OBD II system uses to evaluate the operating status of various components in the engine management and emission control systems
Bosal Launches New Catalytic Converter Catalog
Bosal’s new Catalytic Converter catalog covers the company’s comprehensive line of direct-fit and universal catalytic converters for cars, vans, SUVs and light trucks. Application coverage ranges from 1975 to 2007 for both import and domestic vehicles. The new catalog includes ….
Tech Tip: Tire Rack Offers Answers to ‘Top Five’ TPMS Questions
Over the last year or so, Tire Rack has been conducting an informal and unscientific survey of its customers regarding the reoccurrence of issues dealing with tire pressure monitoring systems. Thanks to its wholesalers, service technicians and counter sales people in the field, just to name a few, Tire Rack developed a list of the Top Five most common TPMS questions.
ChiltonPRO Announces New Emission Control Applications
Cengage Learning announced that it has added emission control application data to its ChiltonPRO product. ChiltonPRO helps technicians fix vehicles faster. Now it also includes important data that emission inspection stations need to ensure vehicles operate in compliance with clean air standards. The emission control application covers popular 1996-2007 OBDII vehicles.
Mischievous Cats
By definition, a catalytic converter should last the lifetime of the vehicle. It can last this long because a catalyst is something that, just by being present, causes a reaction to other materials without itself being a participant in the reaction. However, real life has proven that the life span of a catalytic converter varies
RTI Continues to Introduce Award-Winning Products
The NTF Nitrogen Tire Filling product line offers nitrogen tire filling service – twice as fast as other systems. The new ELF-1 EVAP Leak Finder uses no heat or smoke. Instead, it utilizes a one-of-a-kind patented technology that is a safe, non-flammable, smoke-free process to find leaks. The BFX-2 Brake Flush System is the new standard for brake flush service – fast, simple, automated, effective and profitable.
Top Five Tools
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