WIX Filters Sponsors Tony Pedregon In NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series
WIX Filters, a member of the Affinia Group family of brands, will sponsor two-time NHRA Funny Car Champion Tony Pedregon at four races in the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series in 2014.
Yokohama Tire Corp. Launches New Commercial Mobile Website
Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) has launched an all-new commercial mobile website. The site provides fleet owners, operators and dealers new ways to connect with the company – including direct access to Yokohama’s Emergency Service (YES) for roadside assistance, tools such as the Air Inflation Calculator and Fuel Savings Calculator, a dealer locator and product information.
New VDO PRT Tach And 356 Replica Gauges Debuting At 2014 Hot Rod and Restoration Show
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of VDO OE-engineered instrumentation and replacement parts for the custom truck and car enthusiast market, will introduce two new gauges this weekend at the Hot Rod and Restoration Show in Indianapolis, Ind. The new products include the VDO PRT Tachometer and VDO 356 Replica gauges.
ALLDATA Boosts Shop Efficiency With VIN Decoder Enhancement
Updates to ALLDATA Repair S3000 and ALLDATA Collision S3500 include a VIN decoder for increased shop productivity and accuracy. Entering the VIN into the system will automatically pull up the year, make, model and engine for the specific vehicle being worked on. This can help save time and frustration and help ensure the technician is working on the correct vehicle-engine combination.
Recover, Recycle and Recharge with Matco Tools’ A/C Machines
Matco Tools recently introduced the exclusively designed AC788 and AC789H R/R/R machines. Certified for compliance with SAE J2788 for the recovering, recycling and recharging of R-134a, these machines provide all of the features and benefits designed with the modern automotive repair shop in mind.
Jump-N-Carry JNCAIR 1700 Peak Amp Jump Starter with Air Compressor
Clore Automotive presents the JNCAIR, a 1700 peak amp jump starter, from Jump-N-Carry. This unit features Jump-N-Carry performance, plus the convenience of an integrated, industrial-grade air delivery system.
Snap-on Offers 3/8-Inch Drive Fuel Pressure Sensor Socket For GM Vehicles
The removal of the fuel pressure sensors on GM vehicles can be a challenge. Service technicians often attempt to remove them with pliers, which can easily damage the part. Utilizing a socket is a much faster and more efficient approach to removing the sensors. According to the company, the new Snap-on 3/8-inch Drive 27mm 6-point Fuel Pressure Sensor Socket (A227) is the perfect time-saving tool for this particular job.
Akebono Adds More Than 50 New Part Numbers, In Conjunction With Software Updates
Akebono Brake Corp. announced it has added 51 new part numbers into its aftermarket brake pad portfolio providing coverage to more than 24 million additional vehicles. This added coverage features popular late-model domestic, European and Asian vehicles.
BorgWarner Expands Powertrain Technical Center In Michigan
BorgWarner has announced plans to expand its Powertrain Technical Center in Auburn Hills, Mich., to support programs in North America and supplement its global network of technical centers. The nearly 46,000-square-foot addition will include space for program managers, sales and engineering professionals. Driven by BorgWarner’s escalating growth, the expansion is expected to be complete in early 2015 and support up to 200 regular full-time jobs at the facility.
Lincoln Electric Announces Extended Warranty Program
Lincoln Electric has announced a new welding equipment warranty extension program that offers repair for an additional two years, building on the standard three-year warranty included with the purchase of the company’s welders and wire feeders.
New PlastiKote Catalog Available Online
The new PlastiKote product catalog is now available online, providing customers with a wealth of information on the complete line of premium PlastiKote automotive aerosol paints and coatings.
Digital Edition Of March Underhood Service Magazine Is Now Available
A digital version of the March issue of Underhood Service is now available on-line. Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Fuel Injectors, Engine Cooling Systems, Spark Plugs, TPMS, MAF Sensor Diagnostics, Flex Plates, a host of Tech Tips, and more!