15 Ride Control Tips
These tips will help you sell the job and do it right!!! The customer will not be happy if he brought the car in for a knocking noise, was sold a couple hundred dollars worth of struts and or ball joints, etc., and the noise is still there. He takes the car elsewhere and the
News Update: Pennzoil Offers Active Cleansing Motor Oil
Pennzoil has embarked upon a new brand strategy that makes strong claims about the oil’s ability to help keep a vehicle’s engine clean, and a clean engine’s connection to the driver. The bold new brand initiative is built around the theme of “Feel the Clean.” This new focus on Pennzoil’s active cleansing agents highlights the
Subaru: The ‘Complete Service’ Value Proposition
Begins With Determining How Customers Use Their Vehicles
Tech Tip: Don’t Let TPWS Problems Leave You Flat
The Tire Pressure Warning System (TPWS) on certain 2004 and 2005 Lexus models won’t turn off even after a tire has been repaired. Once a repair is made, the system needs to be re-initialized. During initialization, the Tire Pressure Warning System, located within the ABS or Skid Control ECU, learns the tire sizes from rotational speeds and resonance frequencies. Once the system has initialized ….
Monroe Debuts New Ride Control Catalog
Tenneco Inc. has issued a new, tri-lingual Monroe ride control master catalog featuring one of the world’s most complete offerings of shock absorbers, struts, strut assemblies, and related components for passenger vehicle and medium-duty applications. The catalog introduces more than ….
Tech Tip: Controlling Cadillac CTS-V Rear Wheel Hop
Some 2004-2005 Cadillac CTS-V owners may comment on rear wheel hop or rear suspension bounce under full throttle acceleration. This condition is primarily confined to hard acceleration from a standstill with wide open throttle, though it may be possible to induce if the customer attempts a wide open throttle or "Power-Shift" from 1st to 2nd gear. In the rear of the CTS-V, a sub-frame is mounted to ….
Motorists Can Save on Spring Vehicle Maintenance Through Monroe Promotion
Monroe will bring back its popular Monroe spring promotion April 1, 2008, giving motorists an extra incentive to replace ride control components. Monroe recommends a safety check on safety-critical components, such as shocks and struts, at ….
Rancho ‘Buy 3, Get the 4th Free’ Promotion Marks Early Start to Summer
Rancho will bring back the popular "Buy 3, Get the 4th Free" promotion this spring, giving outdoor enthusiasts and off-roaders a chance to save on several of the industry’s leading performance shock absorbers. Rancho offers rugged performance for work and play in any ….
Tenneco Celebrates a Decade of Customer Loyalty with 2008 Expert Plus Program
After a decade of powerful promotions, merchandising and training, the 2008 Expert Plus program from Tenneco continues to offer one of the most successful and progressive marketing programs to installers. During this anniversary year, Tenneco expects a record 18,000 members to participate in the expanded Expert Plus program.
Swaybar Tune Up
A long time ago in a service bay far away, the average tread life of a bias ply tire was 20,000 miles. Even with belted bias ply tires, you did well to get 30,000 miles. Shocks, ball joints and bushings averaged out at 40,000. Today, modern radials can get 60,000 and suspension parts can go