Steve Letarte, Crew Chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr., Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Talladega
Steve Letarte, crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet Impala, was named the MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” in Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Talladega (AL) Superspeedway. The No. 88 car picked up nine positions and improved by a race-high 0.039-second per lap over the second half of the race to deliver its sixth consecutive top-10 finish. Earnhardt now stands third in driver points after nine races.
10 Alignment Service Tips
The more thorough the pre-alignment inspection, the better your chances are of not overlooking something that might cause a comeback after the wheels have been aligned. The most neglected inspection item is tire inflation. Even the most precisely aligned toe angle will still pull if the pressures are not even.
Veyance Technologies Expands Coverage with 175 New Part Numbers in Aftermarket, Heavy-Duty Lines
Veyance Technologies, manufacturer of Goodyear Engineered Products, has announced the release of 175 new part numbers to its automotive aftermarket and heavy-duty product lines for the first quarter of 2012.
Top-Five Finish at Martinsville Brings Matt Kenseth Crew Chief Jimmy Fennig Another MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award
Matt Kenseth delivered a gutsy performance at one of his least favorite tracks and crew chief Jimmy Fennig earned his second MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in three weeks as the Roush Fenway Racing-owned No. 17 Ford Fusion finished fourth in Sunday’s Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville (VA) Speedway.
Kia Brake & Chassis Repairs
Import Specialist Bob Dowie advises that while the Kia suspension system will provide many problem-free miles, from a safety standpoint, it could be argued that the steering and suspension system on any car is the most critical. That’s why it’s so important that every car that goes on the lift should get a basic safety check.
Arnott Announces New West Coast Distribution Center
Arnott Inc. has announced the opening of a West Coast Distribution Center in California. The new facility is part of Arnott’s ongoing commitment to enhance customer support in North America and across the world.
Tech Tip: Mercedes-Benz Engine Diagnosis Warning Lamp Lights Up
The engine diagnosis warning lamp is activated due to one or more of the following fault codes stored in the engine electrical system control unit: 0059, 0060, 0063, 0064, 0271, 0272, 0275, 0276. The fault code is recorded as current and stored in the fault memory, and/or the camshaft adjustment solenoid is not oil-tight.
Alignment & Suspension Specs: 2007-2011 Jeep Patriot
The Jeep Patriot is a crossover vehicle produced by Jeep and Chrysler. The same basic platform is used for the Sebring, Avenger, Dodge Caliber and Mitsubishi Lancer. This is a “Net Build” vehicle with only toe adjustments built into the vehicle. Some adjustments for caster and camber can be made by moving the subframes.
Matt Kenseth Crew Chief Jimmy Fennig is Top MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ at Bristol
Jimmy Fennig, crew chief for Matt Kenseth and the MOOG Steering and Suspension-equipped No. 17 Best Buy Ford Fusion, was named MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” following Kenseth’s runner-up finish in Sunday’s Food City 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Race at Bristol (TN) Motor Speedway.
Arnott Parts Now Searchable on ShowMeTheParts.com
Arnott Industries has announced that its parts database is now searchable via ShowMeTheParts.com.