Federated to Sponsor 43rd Annual Cleveland Auto-Rama
Once again this year, Federated Auto Parts will be sponsoring the 43rd annual Cleveland Auto-Rama custom car show March 20-22 at the Cleveland International Exposition Center (I-X Center) ….
Servicing Solutions: 15 Tips on Servicing Ford F-150s
A bold new look and some subtle changes probably best describe the 2004-and-up Ford F-150. To the technician, it is the subtle changes that he or she needs to be aware of. Beginning with the 2004 model year, Ford launched a new body style for the F-150. It is a new vehicle inside and out.
‘Get Dirty with Kenny’ Winners Race to Glory and Fun
It was a very memorable day for five Federated Auto Parts Car Care Center members as they spent the day dirt track racing with NASCAR driver and dirt track legend Ken Schrader at Schrader’s I-55 Raceway in Pevely, MO, on September 8. The "rookie" drivers survived their ….
Federated Announces Winners of ‘Get Dirty with Kenny’ Promotion
It promises to be an exciting day on September 8 for several Federated Car Care Center members as they will get a chance to race NASCAR driver and dirt track legend Ken Schrader at Schrader’s I-55 Raceway in Pevely, MO. The lucky "drivers" were chosen as winners in the first Federated "Get Dirty with Kenny" promotion ….
Tech Tip: ‘Simple’ Tire Rotations with TPMS Can Prove Tricky
Bias. Everyone, whether it is politics, labor, religion, food, whatever, has a bias. Mine is government overregulation in the name of safety. It is with that built-in opinion that I will attempt to explain what tiremakers, TPMS tool manufacturers and sensor makers want you to know about tire rotation and TPMS. The other day my left rear tire went down in an instant thanks to a ….
Tech Tip: Proper Tools Essential for Handling TPMS Issues
Just as the sports world claims you can’t identify the players without a program, the tire industry chants that you can’t fix a problem without the right tools. The world of tire pressure monitoring systems, or TPMS, is no different. In fact, having the proper tools is critical to servicing vehicles equipped with TPMS. While technology has done its best to ….
Federated Gives Away Pace Truck from Federated 300
Federated customer Troy Doss of Louisville, KY, was awarded the official pace truck from the 13th annual Federated 300 Nationwide Series race held June 7 in Nashville, TN. The Federated 300 official pace truck is awarded annually to one of Federated’s hospitality guests ….
Management: As Fuel Prices Rise, Educating Consumers about Nitrogen more Important
Holding the promise of longer tire life and improved fuel economy, this should be a great time for nitrogen inflation – and for tire dealers offering such services. But nitrogen inflation has been taking a few hits from the likes of Consumer Reports and other media, questioning the performance/cost value vs. regular air. While they don’t dispute the science behind nitrogen inflation, or the potential for fuel savings, they do ….
Keeping on Track with Steering Position Sensors
Cars just keep getting smarter all the time. Sensors are being used to monitor more and more functions, and to share information between vehicle systems that formerly were mute or didn’t communicate with one another. One such sensor is the steering position sensor. The sensor’s basic function is to monitor the driver’s steering inputs. This
JohnDow Industries Announces Partnership with NASCAR Racing for 2008
As part of its 2008 aggressive brand awareness and communications program, JohnDow Industries recently announced its corporate sponsorship of the #49 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Team for the 2008 season ….