WORLDPAC Fantastic Voyage Cruise Takes Customers On An Alaskan Adventure
WORLDPAC’s bi-annual Fantastic Voyage customer cruise event again exceeded expectations by embarking on an Alaskan adventure! More than 1,600 WORLDPAC customers and VIP guests joined an elite group of suppliers and top WORLDPAC sales and management staff for an unforgettable seven day Alaskan voyage alongside soaring bald eagles and migrating humpback whales.
Free VDO Gauges2Go App Simulates VDO Instruments On Enthusiast’s Dashboard
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of VDO OE-engineered instrumentation and replacement parts for the custom truck and car enthusiast market, has unveiled a new smartphone app for its legendary and innovative VDO instrument line. Called Gauges2Go, the new VDO app is available, free of charge, from iTunes for use on all iOS smart devices and Google Play for Android.
Air Ride: Compressor Diagnostics
On most modern vehicles, the compressor and air ride control unit are very intelligent components. Most communicate with the Body Control Module (BCM) on a high-speed serial data bus. These systems have malfunction indicator lights on the dash and require the use of a scan tool to diagnose the system.
MOOG Steering And Suspension Coverage Expanded To Millions Of Additional Late-Model Vehicles
The MOOG Steering and Suspension line has been expanded to include nearly 40 innovative new control arm assemblies, stabilizer bar link kits and other components for millions of late-model foreign nameplate and domestic vehicles. Known as the automotive industry’s “Problem Solver” brand, MOOG products are available through leading replacement parts distributors across North America.
New VDO REDI-Sensor Video Warns Techs About Extra-Step Programming For Some TPMS Sensors
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, one of the industry’s leading manufacturers of OE Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems and OE-engineered TPMS replacement parts, has released a new video in its TPMS training series. Titled “TPMS Vehicle Relearn vs. TPMS Sensor Programming,” the new video highlights the differences between a traditional TPMS vehicle relearn procedure and the new sensor programming procedure required by some “universal” and “programmable” TPMS sensors.
Mazda Scores First Race Win With SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel
In only its fourth race, the all-new Mazda6, powered by a production-based SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel engine, scored a win in the Rolex Grand-Am GX race at Road Atlanta. Joel Miller and Andrew Carbonell drove the #00 Visit Florida Racing Mazda6 to the win, with team-mates Sylvain Tremblay and Tom Long finishing third in the similar #70 SpeedSource Mazda6 SKYACTIV-D. It was a three-way battle for most of the race with a Porsche Cayman splitting the two Mazdas.
Tech Tip: Coil-On-Plug Misfire Diagnostic Tips For Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Engines
The misfiring cylinder must be identified through Self-Test misfire codes or through WDS Power Balance. Rule out base engine problems; rule out fuel problems; and then look at
ignition problems (be sure to rule out coil primary circuit issues).
New 2013 VDO TPMS Catalog Features Expanded REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS Coverage
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of VDO OE-engineered instrumentation and replacement parts, has just released its new VDO 2013 TPMS Replacement Parts Program catalog. This new catalog has been significantly expanded to include the latest application validations for the VDO REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS Sensor line, which now provides coverage for more than 85 percent of all vehicles in North America with just three sensor SKUs.
Hankook Tire Announces 2013 Motorsports Plans
For 2013, Hankook will continue its close association with Formula Drift by continuing its official sponsorship of the race series and by sponsoring five drivers and teams.
Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Supports 2013 Petty’s Garage Performance Tour
Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) will partner with Petty’s Garage to support the Petty’s Garage Performance Tour for its second year in 2013.