‘Snow Kidding!’ Dunlop Says, ‘Think Winter Tires Now’
Waiting for Groundhog Day before deciding on winter tires for the family vehicle? Timing is everything in cold weather driving, and now’s the time to "think winter tires," Dunlop marketers say, not after furry prognosticators make their predictions.
Servicing Import ABS Systems
Import anti-lock brake systems (ABS) are pretty much the same as domestic ABS systems. In fact, the same OEM suppliers who make the ABS system components for import vehicle manufacturers also make them for domestic vehicle manufacturers. The differences that do exist are typically limited to calibration, diagnostic codes and procedures, and wiring. The ABS
Dual Mass Flywheel/Clutch Replacement Options
Dual-mass flywheels are a unique kind of flywheel that have been used on a variety of pickup truck and passenger car applications since the late 1980s. You’ll find them on 1987 Ford F-Series 6.9L diesels, 1987-98 Ford F-Series 7.3L diesels, 1992-1996 Chevy/GMC 6.5L diesel trucks and 1992-02 Chevy/GMC 8.5L diesel trucks. Dual-mass flywheels have also
Victor Reinz Seals the Deal with New Gasket Catalog
Clevite Engine Parts recently released its new 2005 Master Gasket Supplement (MG-300-05) representing engine part numbers for 1990 and newer applications. The supplement covers many popular domestic and import engines and includes more than 450 new part numbers.
Purolator Announces Additional PureONE Coverage
Purolator, a primary brand of ArvinMeritor, Inc., announced the addition of new late model and diesel application coverage for its top ranked PureONE oil filter product line. The additional coverage is now available and includes both spin-on and cartridge oil filers.
Rotor Debate: Replace, Discard or Machine?
More often than not, many rotors today are being replaced when the brakes are relined – and some motorists are complaining that new rotors aren’t really necessary. Unless a rotor is worn down too far to be safely resurfaced or has cracks, deep grooves, severe rusting, hard spots or other structural defects, resurfacing can usually
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Edward Sunkin has been the editor of Underhood Service since April of 1999. He has been a member of the Babcox family of automotive aftermarket publications beginning in December 1994, when he joined the jobber/parts specialist magazine Counterman as an associate editor. Edward also spent three years as managing editor Engine Builder, learning about the
Fel-Pro Publishes 2005 Gaskets Catalog Supplement
Fel-Pro has published a record-breaking master catalog supplement featuring 418 new part numbers – including 21 new Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS multi-layer steel head gaskets – covering a broad range of popular domestic and import engines. The new supplement, No. 900S-05, is the largest mid-year catalog update in the brand’s 87-year history.
Chrysler Group Licenses its Transmission Fluid, ATF+4, for Retail and Commercial Usage
In response to marketplace demands and evolving vehicle technology, Chrysler Group has established a licensing program for its advanced synthetic automatic transmission fluid, ATF+4. This program will allow ATF+4 to be made available at retail outlets and through independent repair facilities for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicle automatic transmissions, beginning Sept. 1, 2005.
Odds & Ends: Book Report
The classic Sebring race of 1970 – when Mario Andretti’s Ferrari 512 passed the Peter Revson/Steve McQueen Porsche 908 in the closing minutes to win by a scant 23 seconds – is relived in a new hardbound book, 12 Hours of Sebring 1970. The book has more than 100 photos and includes comments from Andretti,