2007 Honda Fit Looks Small on the Outside, Delivers Big on the Inside
The Fit features a 109 horsepower 1.5-liter four-cylinder VTEC engine, a five-speed manual transmission or an available, first in segment, five-speed automatic transmission, and more than 90 cubic feet of passenger volume with multiple seating and cargo configurations.
CORSA Performance Exhaust Systems Now Available Through Competition Specialties, Inc.
CORSA Performance announced that its line of high performance exhaust systems, featuring patented Reflective Sound Cancellation Technology, will now be available through Competition Specialties, Inc.
Tech Tip: Clutch Replacements – Don’t Turn Them Away
Clutch replacement does not have the prestige of driveability diagnostics, but at times, it pays better. Some shops turn away clutch replacements in fear of comebacks and lost productivity. But, clutch replacement offers the shop opportunities to sell additional services that might slip past the bottom line.
CARDONE Offers Two Years Free Roadside Assistance with Starter or Alternator Purchase
CARDONE Industries is now offering two years of free roadside assistance with every purchase of a CARDONE Select Totally New Starter or Alternator. This new service is available 24 hours a day, anywhere in the U.S. and Canada and includes a jump-start or a tow for two years from the date of purchase. Roadside assistance is for passenger vehicles, vans and light trucks.
Car Care Council Unveils New ‘How to’ DVD on Hosting Vehicle Check-Up Events
In anticipation of National Car Care Month in April, the Car Care Council has introduced a new DVD with step-by-step instructions on planning and executing consumer vehicle check-up events.
Stabilus Launches Customer Road Tour
Stabilus, a designer and manufacturer of gas springs and hydraulic vibration dampers, launched its customer road tour in August 2005. Featuring a Ford F-150 truck retrofitted with Stabilus products, the tour will visit major cities around the United States, Canada and Mexico on an extensive 18-month schedule.
ASE Releases New English/Spanish Glossary
A new English/Spanish Glossary of technical automotive terms has been released by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The translations contained in this glossary represent most, if not all, of the terms a technician may encounter on the associated bilingual certification exams.
Wagner Brake Products Receives Parts Depot, Inc. Category Management Award
Wagner Brake Products has received the 2005 Category Management Award from Parts Depot, Inc. in recognition of the brand’s efforts in targeting and achieving significant increases in product line coverage and year-over-year sales.
Tech Tip: Motor Mounts – An Opportunity for an Add-On
Often-overlooked engine components that may need to be replaced when installing a remanufactured engine are motor mounts. These rubber mounts can deteriorate, collapse and/or separate with age. Fluid-filled "hydraulic" type mounts can often leak, allowing annoying engine vibrations to be transmitted to the chassis.
Volkswagen Tech Tip: Humming Noise From Front of Vehicle During Cornering
A humming sound coming from the general area of the front end may be noticeable on 1998 Beetles during slow-speed turning with the steering wheel almost to the full turning position. The noise may be generated from the differential spider gear contacting the one-piece thrust washer under load. In addition, the noise goes away when the steering wheel is returned to the center position.
Vacula’s DeoWash A/C Cleaner Designed for Optimal Cleaning
A clean evaporator does not only guarantee the performance of the A/C system, it also increases the passenger comfort. The specially designed sprayer tube removes bacteria, fungus and bad odors and thoroughly cleans the evaporator core. No more itchy eyes and throats.
Tech Tip: Volkswagen Coolant Pump Leakage
Coolant pump seals are designed to use coolant as a lubricant. This design intentionally uses a small amount of coolant to coat the seals during pump operation. Any excess coolant that accumulates will exit the weep hole when the engine cools down.