New Products - Automotive Parts
| 03/10/2010 12:00 AM |
| Brake diagnostics include bleeder kit |
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Thexton master cylinder brake diagnostic system includes the Thexton master cylinder bleeder kit part
number 803X, and the Thexton master cylinder plug kit, Part Number 803P.
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| 03/10/2010 12:00 AM |
| Tire features low rolling resistance |
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Designed specifically for crossovers, Toyo's new Versado CUV has a debut low rolling-resistance
compound that brings heightened wear resistance and all season performance while maximizing fuel efficiency,
according to the company.
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| 03/10/2010 12:00 AM |
| Fuel pump socket removes nuts |
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The Volvo fuel pump socket (p/n #69800)has been designed to remove the left and right fuel pump
retaining nuts on all late model Volvos.
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| 03/10/2010 12:00 AM |
| Pit racks accommodate many vehicles |
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New Hunter pit racks offer greater capacities and capabilities to easily service everything from
passenger cars to box trucks.
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| 03/10/2010 12:00 AM |
| Bed mat offers protection |
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The new heavy-duty rubber bed mat from ProTecta (now available with a Harley-Davidson logo) protects
your truck's bed. No curling, shrinking or cracking, and no need for fasteners.
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| 03/10/2010 12:00 AM |
| LED whitelight includes mounting bracket |
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Grote Industries debuts the Trilliant 36 LED WhiteLight with mounting bracket.
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| 03/10/2010 12:00 AM |
| Lifting system for Dodge models |
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Rancho has a new system for 2009-2010 Dodge models, including the new 2500/3500 Ram trucks (p/n
RS6585B) and Power Wagons (RS6584B).
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| 03/02/2010 12:00 AM |
| MIG welder operates on 110 volts |
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HTP AMERICA releases the new MIG 130, a MIG welding package. The 130 welder operates on 110 volts, so
the user can plug it in anywhere.
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| 03/02/2010 12:00 AM |
| Professional metering system now released |
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Meguiar's releases its professional metering system. These systems produce metered, accurate dilutions
that maximize productivity, minimize waste and reduce labor costs incurred with manual mixing, according to the
company.
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| 03/02/2010 12:00 AM |
| Deck lids are for 1970 to 1972 Pontiac GTO, Le Mans |
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Sherman & Associates makes new deck lid assemblies are now available for the popular 1970
to 1972 Pontiac GTO, Le Mans and Tempest.
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| 03/02/2010 12:00 AM |
| Line of die grinders complements industrial products |
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T.C. Service Co. has introduced a line of die grinders to complement its industrial
products.
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| 03/02/2010 12:00 AM |
| Cordless impact wrench provides power |
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Snap-on's new 3/8-inch micro cordless impact wrench (CT561) provides power and speed in a small
package, delivering up to 50-ft-lbs of max torque output while delivering 2500 RPM's and 3,000 blows per
minute.
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| 02/28/2010 12:00 AM |
| Line of blower and cooling fan motors expanded |
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Continental Corp. has expanded its full line of VDO HVAC blower motors, cooling fan motors and cooling
fan assemblies to more than 1,400 SKUs.
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| 02/28/2010 12:00 AM |
| Automotive stationary storage is redesigned |
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Lista International Corp. introduces its redesigned automotive stationary storage and workbench
system.
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| 02/28/2010 12:00 AM |
| Recycle cabinets have swing-out door |
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Shure's new recycle cabinets have a large swing-out door to reveal a 40-gallon plastic receptacle with
dolly for recyclable materials.
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| 02/28/2010 12:00 AM |
| Heavy-duty service jacks are available |
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OTC has released two new heavy-duty (HD) service jacks: the OTC 6-ton (P/N 5206) and 10-ton HD (P/N
5210) service jacks.
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| 02/28/2010 12:00 AM |
| Air helper springs are for 2009 Dodge Ram |
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Firestone Industrial Products offers its Coil-Rite air helper spring kits for 2009 Dodge Ram 1500
Series trucks, fitting 2WD and 4WD models.
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| 02/25/2010 12:00 AM |
| Pickup has cargo tray |
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Highway Products has released its 4000 XT model of roller coaster slide-out cargo tray for
pickups.
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| 02/25/2010 12:00 AM |
| Emergency brake boot unveiled |
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Mid America Motorworks has unveiled its C6 Corvette Emergency Brake Boot for 2005-2010
Corvettes.
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| 02/25/2010 12:00 AM |
| Tire available in 69 sizes |
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Replacing Yokohama's AVID H4s/V4s and W4 tires, the new AVID ENVigor is available in 69 sizes with
applications ranging from entry-level to luxury coupes and sedans.
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Automotive Tools and Equipment
| 03/01/2010 12:00 AM |
| TSBs and Recall information |
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Some of the latest technical service bulletins and safey recalls in the automotive
industry.
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| 02/01/2010 12:00 AM |
| TSBs and Recall information |
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Some of the latest technical service bulletins and safey recalls in the automotive
industry.
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| 01/01/2010 12:00 AM |
| TSBs and Recall information |
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Some of the latest technical service bulletins and safey recalls in the automotive
industry.
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| 11/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| TSBs and Recall information |
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Some of the latest technical service bulletins and safey recalls in the automotive
industry
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| 11/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| A more economical suspension system can help raise profits |
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With many consumers pinching pennies these days, it's getting more difficult to sell a traditional
suspension lift, along with a wheel and tire upgrade. The cost of a typical suspension lift could run into the
thousands of dollars. But there is an affordable alternative, called a body lift, which allows enthusiasts to raise
trucks as much as 6 inches.
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| 10/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| TSBs and Recall information |
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Some of the latest technical service bulletins and safey recalls in the automotive
industry.
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| 10/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| Getting the lowdown on suspension lowering for Corvettes |
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Getting ground-hugging stance on a vehicle used to be a low-tech affair, sometimes consisting of
merely cutting a coil out of spring with a blowtorch. While this backyard procedure might have achieved the look,
the ride and handling often were negatively impacted, sometimes to the point of becoming downright hazardous. Times
have changed, and so have suspensions, especially on sophisticated sports cars like the Corvette.
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| 09/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| Going way beyond straight Hemi HP |
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There's an old truism in the automotive business that horsepower is what sells, but torque is what
moves the car. Well, offering a supercharger actually gives you a dramatic power-adder that can raise the
performace of both a customer's vehicle and your shop revenues.
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| 08/31/2009 12:00 AM |
| Choosing the right tool cart for your shop's needs |
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Carts are available in just about every possible variety, from a simple two tray unit, to super wide
units with six or more drawers and a flip lid, not to mention roll cabinets. So how can you decide among the wide
selection of tool carts on the market?
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| 08/03/2009 12:00 AM |
| New CP wrench changes direction with just one finger |
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Chicago Pneumatic is standing its impact wrenches up against others with the release of the CP7749, a
?-inch pneumatic impact wrench that can balance upright on its own and change direction with just one finger. The
company?s new wrench made its debut in early August, and features not only perfect balance, but patent-pending
forward/reverse technology directly above the trigger.
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| 08/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| Tuning the chassis can solve the handling mystery |
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Just as tuning your customer's engine can make a dramatic impact on performance, so too can tuning the
chassis. As an analogy, you could compare a car to a professional boxer. The level of conditioning needed to win in
the arena is not merely power and speed — you also need agility and endurance. In automotive terms,
that would involve properly setting up the suspension.
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| 08/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| TSBs and Recall information |
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Some of the latest technical service bulletins and safey recalls in the automotive
industry.
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| 06/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| Increasing truck fuel capacity can pay for itself |
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We've seen some fairly broad swings in fuel prices over the last year or so. That simple fact alone
means there are several good reasons for increasing the fuel capacity of a diesel pickup. With a larger tank, a
customer can shop around for the best price on fuel, and saving a few extra cents per gallon can really add up over
time, even offsetting the cost of the tank.
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| 06/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| TSBs and Recall information |
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Some of the latest technical service bulletins and safey recalls in the automotive
industry.
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| 03/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| Shifting gears to bring transmission work into your bays |
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Removing a transmission on a late-model vehicle can often involve removing an entire subframe and
steering rack, and using an array of special holding and lifting tools. It's a huge endeavor, so checking carefully
to see if there are other possible causes for the problem can be a great timesaver, too.
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| 03/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| Toolbox |
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Check out the latest new chemicals, vehicle parts, repair shop tools and more in our toolbox
feature.
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| 03/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| Examining crank/cam sensor errors and their diagnoses |
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Engine need air, fuel and spark to start, and they must be correctly timed. But when either the crank
position sensor or the cam position sensor is lost, the ECM may shut down ignition, injection or both. But codes
typically set and extended cranking may be required. So understanding the relationship between the signals is as
important as the signals themselves.
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| 03/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| Using the 9 modes of Global OBDII in diagnostics |
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Each shop I've ever worked in, from dealer to independent, has offered Check Engine Light diagnosis as
a part of its basic menu of services. Thanks to on-board diagnostics (OBDII) standards, each scan I used tool had
access to the same information regardless of the nameplate on the car, using the Global OBDII selection on the
tool's menu. Let's look at each mode scan tools display.
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| 03/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| Factory Bulletins |
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Some of the latest technical service bulletins and safey recalls in the automotive
industry.
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| 03/01/2009 12:00 AM |
| Understanding the DVOM's abilities with vehicle electrical systems |
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Today's technician needs to understand the fundamentals of how electrical circuits work, how to read
wiring schematics and how to test these circuits. The third starts with becoming comfortable in using that
fundamental electrical testing tool: the Digital Volt-Ohm Meter (DVOM), also referred to as a Digital
Multimeter.
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