Ingersoll Rand To Host ‘Give Cancer the Boot’ Promotion To Raise Awareness And Funds For The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Ingersoll Rand will give away pink protective tool boots with qualifying Impactool kit purchases during the national “Give Cancer the Boot” promotion. The “Give Cancer the Boot” promotion kicks off October 1 and runs while supplies last.
Alan Gustafson, Crew Chief For Jeff Gordon, Picks Up MOOG ‘Problem Solver Of The Race’ Honors At Dover
Jeff Gordon and the MOOG Steering and Suspension-equipped No. 24 Axalta Coating Systems Chevrolet SS overcame tight handling to finish fourth in Sunday’s AAA 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup contest at Dover (Del.) International Speedway. Following the race, Gordon’s crew chief, Alan Gustafson, was named Federal-Mogul’s MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” based on the 24 car’s race-best 0.025-second-per-lap improvement over the final 200 laps of the “Monster Mile.”
AAPEX Debuts ‘Joe’ And New Full-Service Stations
“Joe” may be an ordinary guy, but not at this year’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) where he’ll be delivering exceptional customer service to attendees, either in the new full-service stations or on the show floor. AAPEX is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev.
Dorman Products Announces Acquisition Of Re-Involt Technologies And Launch Of New OE Solutions Hybrid Drive Battery Program
Dorman Products has announced its recent acquisition of Re-Involt Technologies and the subsequent introduction of its new line of Dorman OE Solutions remanufactured hybrid drive batteries. This acquisition and the resulting product offering of direct replacement batteries positions aftermarket service providers to capture their share of this rapidly growing market opportunity, according to Dorman.
Multi Parts Supply Announces 2013 GAAS Scholarship Recipients
Multi Parts Supply (MPS) has announced the four recent recipients of the MPS scholarships awarded through the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS). This year sets a record for the number of scholarships granted in a single year by the aftermarket auto parts developer and manufacturer.
Top Shop Automotive: Three Talented Guys And A Successful Automotive Repair Shop
In a world where tweeting and texting seem more commonplace than face-to-face interaction, businesses need to adjust to the times – and Top Shop has done just that. The shop’s website has been updated and is even more user friendly, maintaining high visibility on search engines. The shop also makes its presence on Facebook, Twitter and WordPress a priority.
Tech Tip: Adjustable Clutch Master Cylinders
Following a new clutch installation, there is nothing worse than experiencing slipping or release problems. Many times installers even begin to believe that the new clutch kit is defective. This is not correct, in most cases! The majority of the time, a simple, quick adjustment will alleviate any problems. Most Japanese/Korean imports utilize an adjustable clutch master cylinder. When a new clutch kit is installed, the master cylinder needs to be re-adjusted to work properly with this new kit and avoid release and slipping problems.
Federal-Mogul And Wagner Brand Lead Shift To Low-Copper Brake Pads
Federal-Mogul Corp. and its Wagner Brake brand are leading the automotive industry’s rapid shift to environmentally friendly low-copper brake pads. More than 1 million new 2014 vehicles from leading original equipment light vehicle manufacturers will be equipped with Federal-Mogul’s Eco-Friction pads, according to Federal-Mogul.
New Brands Added To ShowMeTheParts.Com
AVM Industries (MightyLift / StrongArm), Crankshaft Rebuilders, Dynamic Automotive Fasteners (JohnDow), Federal Wire, Harris Battery, NTN Bearings, Sealed Power, WJB Automotive, and ZF Industries (Lemforder, Sachs, Stablis) are the latest brands to join ShowMeTheParts.com.
Editor’s Notebook: New VIO Dynamics Offer Expanding Service And Repair Opportunities
As a service provider to this evolving vehicle fleet, a better understanding of market conditions will help you identify growth opportunities and target business plans for the future.
Tech Tip: The Hybrid Compressor – Know The Difference
HVAC systems differ from one hybrid to the next, and some systems have used a scroll compressor, which can be powered via a belt when the engine is running, or electrically when the engine is off. Most of the newer hybrids have changed to an inverter compressor, which is a high-voltage electrical motor.
Tech Tip: Volkswagen Check Engine Light Is On With Trouble Code P2187
The check engine light is on, with trouble code P2187, too lean off idle bank 1. This “Fast Fix” from Identifix shows how one tech solved this issue.