GM Tech Tip: Car With Wide And Low Aspect Ratio Tires Pulls, Wanders Or Tramlines
Some customers may comment their vehicle has a tendency to pull left or right depending on road conditions. Typical descriptions may refer to the vehicle not tracking properly or that the car wanders.
ATEQ Releases VT56 Software Update
A new version of software is now available for the ATEQ VT56, version DA1-26-20.
OTC Introduces Five New Tools To The Transmission Product Line
The new tools include: flywheel holding tool; shift rail seal installer; torque converter seal installer; transmission adapter plate bushing replacer; and universal transmission adapter.
MAS Industries Introduces 106 New Part Numbers
The new part numbers cover more than 38 million vehicle service possibilities.
Check Out The December Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
The digital version of the December issue of Brake & Front End magazine is available online. CLICK HERE to access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Cadillac ATS Brake Job, Understanding Friction and Formulations, Dealing with Remanufactured Transmissions, Chrysler 300 Alignment Specs, Understanding Wheel Bearing Seals, a host of tech tips, and more!
Dynamic TPMS Releases New Valve Stem Assortment
Dynamic TPMS Solutions has created a new TPMS Valve Stem Assortment Kit (DY-TPMS-16VS). The kit contains an array of new valve stem designs, making it easier to service vehicles, the company said. Before the release of this kit, many valves were only available from the OE dealership, which took more time and money to obtain,
Bosch Adds 29 New Part Numbers To Its Aftermarket Portfolio
Robert Bosch LLC has added 29 new SKUs to several of its product lines. Additions have been made to Bosch Blue disc brake pads, rotating machines, gasoline direct injection (GDI) fuel injectors and fuel pressure sensors and Bosch fuel pumps. In July, three new Bosch Blue Brake pad sets were added to the Bosch braking
TRW Announces Range Extension For Its Premium Brake Pad Program
TRW Automotive Aftermarket has announced a range extension for its premium brake pad program in North America. The company has added 17 new part numbers that will provide coverage for an additional 3 million late-model vehicles. This brings the total number of references in the program to more than 830 and covers more than 97 percent
Honeywell Friction Materials Expands Coverage To More Than 44 Million New And Late-Model Vehicles
Honeywell Friction Materials, known for its Bendix and JURID branded brake products, grew its aftermarket line by more than 125 new model numbers – covering more than 44 million vehicles – in the second quarter of this year. These new parts will enable technicians to offer premium brake service on a wide range of new and late-model vehicles from both foreign and domestic automotive manufacturers.
Directions: More Diesels Heading Down The Pipeline
It may be a good idea to have some of your techs become ASE certified in diesel engine diagnostics, which you can market to your diesel-driving customers.