Tech Tip: Ford Engine Oil Levels – How to Avoid Overfilling
Incorrect oil levels are being found in many 2002-2003 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. In most cases, the level is being misinterpreted because the oil level on the dipstick is not touching the top hash mark at the upper limit (or MAX mark), or it is partway down the crosshatch area.
Clevite Engine Parts Crowns Engine Builders of the Year
Clevite Engine Parts recently announced the Clevite Engine Builders of the Year for the 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The 2005 Clevite Engine Builder of the Year championship races were among the most exciting in history. In some cases, the winner in each series wasn’t determined until the end of the final race of the season.
South Dakota Business Owner Wins New Ford Mustang at AAPEX
Terry Regynski, Telstar Motors, Mitchell, SD, won a brand new 2006 Ford Mustang in a Motorcraft-sponsored raffle during the 2005 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), held Nov. 1-4, in Las Vegas.
Optimum Driving Comfort and Low Fuel Consumption – DualTronic Transmission Technology from BorgWarner
The new transmission concept has its origins in motorsports. Back in the 1970s, it was Porsche who developed the first dual-clutch gearbox for its Group C Porsche 962. The advanced technology finally made its debut in series production development in 2003 in the VW Golf R32 DSG (direct-shift gearbox) and the Audi TT 3.2.
WIX Filters Wins Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Supplier of the Year Award
WIX Filters won two Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Supplier Awards, including the prestigious 2005 Supplier of the Year award, during the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s Dec. 6 winter shareholder meeting in Boca Raton, FL.
ASC Industries Repeats as Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s Outstanding Private Label Supplier of the Year
ASC Industries, Inc., has been recognized as Outstanding Private Label Supplier of the Year for the second straight year by the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. ASC also received the Silver Level Supplier Award for Outstanding Shipping Performance for the second year in a row for order fill rates in excess of 97%.
Beck/Arnley Announces New Part Numbers
Beck/Arnley has added 403 new part numbers to its line of premium foreign nameplate products, for a total of 1,933 new part numbers introduced in 2005, according to Vonda Lee, Beck/Arnley director of product management.
Clevite Engine Parts Releases New On-Line ePartsfinder Program
Clevite Engine Parts’ new ePartsfinder system condenses its entire master engine parts catalog into a computer program that will save jobbers and technicians significant time by quickly finding part numbers for all Clevite 77 engine bearings, Victor Reinz gaskets and Perfect Circle piston rings.
Tech Tip: Volvo Piston Cooling Valve Replacement
Use the following procedure to replace the piston cooling valve on model-year 2000 S70, V70 and C70 Volvos.
Tech Tip: Fuel Pump Diagnostics
Electric fuel pumps are a vital part of any electronic fuel injection system because achieving an accurate air/fuel mixture ratio depends upon the fuel injector receiving adequate fuel pressure and volume. Because electric fuel pumps have moving parts that wear out, they also have a relatively predictable service life and, therefore, become a predictable profit center for the independent service specialist.
Shop Management: Taking Image-Building To New Heights
If you think you’re doing a great job with customer service, you might want to think again. Dealerships in your area may have the upper hand. Toyota has launched "Image USA II," a dealership renovation program aimed at upgrading dealership exteriors and interiors with an emphasis on special customer "touch points" to provide a new dealership "experience."
CARQUEST Technical Institute to Offer Hybrid Courses
CARQUEST Technical Institute (CTI) recently released the first in a series of hybrid courses, HYB-100 Hybrid Generic Service, available through your local CARQUEST Auto Parts store. Hybrid technologies have rapidly become the fastest growing segment of the automotive and light truck market.