Alignment and Scan Tools
How can centering a steering wheel during an alignment cause a vehicle to turn a blind eye? In the past two years we have seen more vehicles on the market with stability management and adaptive cruise control. If a vehicle with one of these systems comes into your shop for alignment, be aware that any
Featuring a 425-Horsepower HEMI and 420 lb.-ft. of Torque, the 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 is the Ultimate Modern American Muscle Sedan
"With a 425-horsepower SRT-engineered HEMI, the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 is the quickest sedan in the Dodge lineup," said Darryl Jackson, vice president – Dodge Marketing, Chrysler Group. "It combines SRT performance of zero to 60 mph in about 5 seconds and 0-100-0 in under 17 seconds, with the bold, in-your-face attitude that’s all Dodge."
Prestolite Launches New User-Friendly Website that is Rich in Content
To more effectively and efficiently meet the informational needs of its various audiences, Prestolite Wire Corporation announces the re-launch of its website at: www.prestolitewire.com. The new site is extremely rich in content, particularly product information, but also includes general information about the company, potential careers and company-related news.
AutoZone Partners with Discovery Channel to Find America’s Next NASCAR Superstar
AutoZone announced it will co-sponsor an upcoming series on the Discovery Channel titled "Driver X: Race for the Ride." The series will take viewers behind the scenes with Roush Racing to search for its next team member and future NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champ.
Adayana Launches Automotive Training Website
Adayana Inc. recently announced the launch of its automotive technical skills training system and website MyTechCampus (mytechcampus.com). The site provides access to Adayana’s library of automotive service, service management and safety courses developed specifically for the web. The site offers courses and support tools to service providers interested in training for their employees, and individual learners who wish to purchase online training.
Rotating Electrical Parts Back to the Seller
Fighting the Urge To Return Electrica Components
How Tread Design Impacts Wear, Traction, and Noise
When delving into the world of tread designs, one thing that is always fascinating is the size of the contact patch through which the tread design must roll. On an average-size passenger car tire, the contact patch is about the size of a 4×6-inch postcard. In total, all four contact patches reach about the size
Oil Change Intervals
Oil Change Intervals
The Ultimate Answer?: Brake NVH: Part One
In recent years, North American OEMs have had to spend more than $100 million annually at the dealership level to resolve brake noise issues. Also, JD Powers studies indicate brake noise is the third highest complaint identified by new-car buyers in the first 90-days of ownership. Brake noise on the aftermarket level is even more
Universal Coolants: The Ultimate Answer?
For nearly a decade, vehicle manufacturers have been introducing and using a variety of extended-life coolants. The only thing these coolants have in common is that they all seem to differ in formulation and color. There are orange coolants, green coolants, blue coolants, red coolants, yellow coolants, even pink ones. The proliferation of different coolant