Hello Spring, Goodbye Old Wiper Blades
With the arrival of spring, we welcome warmer, longer days, new leaves on the trees and spring daylight-saving time. In remembering to advance the clocks forward on March 11 – daylight-saving time starts three weeks earlier this year – Trico Products encourages drivers to also change their wiper blades.
ASE Collision Repair and Refinishing Series Now Available from Thomson Delmar Learning
Thomson Delmar Learning, a leading provider of quality education and training products and services throughout the world and part of Thomson Learning, announced the publication of the updated ASE Test Preparation Collision Repair and Refinishing Series Manuals.
Permatex Earns Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance 2006 Supplier Award
Permatex, Inc. has received the 2006 Supplier Award from Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. The award was presented to Permatex because the company demonstrated exceptional shipping performance and had achieved Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s "Gold Level of Shipping."
Yokohama’s Eco-Friendly Tire Technology Cuts Petroleum Use in Tire by 80 Percent
Citrus instead of petroleum: That’s one way Japan-based Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (YRC) is using technology to make better tires for consumers and the environment.
Volkswagen Tech Tip: No Adjustment of Air Flow in Beetles
Some 1998 through late-model new Volkswagen Beetles may experience no air flow adjustment at the center air outlet(s). This may be caused by a disengaged connecting arm at the air flow adjustment flap.
Vararam Industries Introduces the Velocity Stack
Vararam Industries recently introduced the Velocity Stack – a patent-pending design that gives you 6-13 lbs. of torque, 1-3 more miles per gallon and 4-13 more horsepower. The Velocity Stack eliminates the need for a ported throttle-body by smoothing and reshaping the throttle entrance to increase the incoming air velocity at each given RPM.
Raider Industries Launches All New Website
Raider Industries website is sporting a brand new look with capabilities for both consumers and dealers. Raider, a manufacturer of truck caps and tonneau products, has consistently raised the bar for many manufacturers and their website redesign isn’t taking a back seat either.
NGK Spark Plugs Inc. Honored by General Motors at North American International Auto Show
NGK Spark Plugs was honored by General Motors for overall excellence in supporting GM’s product efforts during ceremonies Thursday, Jan. 11, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.
Rotary Offers Tips for Selecting the Right Lifts
A vehicle lift is the centerpiece of most service and repair bays. As an integral part of vehicle maintenance and repair tasks, it is used more times every day than just about any other piece of shop equipment. There is a general perception that all lifts are pretty much the same, differentiated only by price.
Subaru Tech Tip: Leaking Front Crankshaft Oil Seals
You may encounter a Subaru 1996-’99 Legacy, or a 1998-’99 Impreza or Legacy with a 2.5 L engine, with a leaking or dislodged front crankshaft oil seal. It may be necessary to remove the oil pump and examine the rear sealing plate of the oil pump.