Buying a New Air Compressor? Consider The Costs
Planning on buying a rotary screw compressor for your shop? Not so fast. Although the convenience of constant air supply sounds appealing, don’t rule out traditional reciprocating piston compressors as an option. Be sure to consider all the upfront and long-term costs before choosing between the two types. Purchase Price Piston compressors have a much
Tool Tip: Subaru Outback A/C Compressor Intermittently Shuts Off
Vehicle Application: 2004 Outback 3.0L Customer Concern and Initial Diagnostics: The A/C compressor intermittently shuts off. The technician called the Identifix Hotline with the following concerns and report. The customer drove the vehicle about 1/4 mile before it shut off the last time. If the engine was left running, the A/C stayed off. If the engine was
Trico Products Releases 2014 U.S. Application Guide
Trico Products has announced availability of its 2014 U.S. Application Guide. Specifically designed for automotive technicians, counter professionals and consumers, the guide provides details on all TRICO products, which are listed by product line, vehicle year, make and model. The 264-page compilation provides wiper blade and washer pump details for 39 new part numbers including
Get in the Express Lane with Sunex Tools’ Easy Warranty Program
The air tool category is now joining the SUNEXpress family at Sunex Tools. The SUNEXpress Warranty allows Sunex users to exchange defective aluminum air tools still under warranty directly with Sunex Tools by calling 855-600-SWAP. After the user provides proof of purchase and the warranty claim is approved, Sunex will ship a new aluminum air tool
Atlas Copco Ranked Among World’s Most Sustainable Companies
Atlas Copco, an industrial group with world-leading positions in sustainable productivity solutions, ranks 46th among the 2014 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World index — a list presented in January at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. This is the eighth time that Atlas Copco has appeared in the Global 100 rankings.
Editor’s Notes: ‘No Longer Just a Reprogramming Standard’ J-2534 Discussed at Spring NASTF Meeting
“The topic of J-2534 and pass-thru programming has been the single-most dominant question that I have had to deal with at NASTF,” said Skip Potter, executive director. Because of this, the group organized a panel discussion for its Spring General Meeting in Seattle March 20. “This involves the technicians, the OEMs and the tool makers,”
LAUNCH Tech USA Named Matco Tools Supplier Of The Year For 2013
LAUNCH Tech USA announced that it has been named Matco Tools Supplier of the Year for 2013. The prestigious award was presented at this year’s Matco Tools National Expo in San Antonio, Texas and follows 2011’s award for the Most Improved Supplier of the Year and 2012’s Supplier of the Year award. LAUNCH Tech USA
Tool Tip: Hyundai A/C Pressure Transducer Service Precautions
This bulletin provides important service information to properly remove and install the A/C pressure transducer (see Figure 1) during A/C system repair. Service Information: 1. When removing or installing the A/C pressure transducer, always support the hex portion of the sensor port with an open-ended wrench. See Figure 2. This prevents any damage to the A/C pipe
Innova Launches New Website
Innova Electronics Corporation has launched a new website at www.Innova.com. The site features a contemporary design that reflects the company’s commitment to leading the industry in automotive tools for diagnosing the computerized vehicles of today and tomorrow, said the company. “Our new Innova.com website was updated to be extremely user-friendly and easy-to-navigate with new features and
Snap-on Software Subscription Guarantees Automatic Diagnostic Updates
With the new Snap-on Software Subscription Program, automotive professionals now have access to continuous diagnostic software upgrades and an affordable payment plan. Automatic subscription updates make it easier for shops and technicians to have comprehensive coverage to perform at their peak. This program delivers continually updated diagnostic data for late-model and older vehicles, including thousands of
Rotary Lift Redesigns Website
Rotary Lift has redesigned its website to showcase more videos, images and product information to improve the user experience. The new rotarylift.com homepage features a rotating slideshow of the company’s vehicle lifts in action, highlighting the wide variety of products available. Links below the slideshow enable users to quickly find car lifts, truck lifts and the distributor
JohnDow Industries Releases Its 2014 Product Catalog
JohnDow Industries (JDI) recently announced the distribution of its 2014 Full Line Product Catalog. The 48-page catalog includes the complete product lines for JDI’s Crew Chief, Fuel Chief and JohnDow Automotive Service Equipment brands. The catalog was designed to duplicate the revised appearance of the JDI website,www.johndow.com. New Smart Storage Solutions products featured include the