ITM Engine Components Releases New 2007 Engine Parts Catalog
The 2007 Master Import Engine Parts Catalog from ITM Engine Components is now available. ITM is a global distributor of internal engine components for Asian and European vehicles.
New H3R Performance Website Provides Valuable Information on Auto Fire Extinguishers
H3R Performance, makers of premium automotive, heavy-duty and RV fire extinguishers, has unveiled a new website. The site includes information for consumers on how to choose the right fire extinguisher, how to properly use an extinguisher, and tips on installation, inspection and maintenance issues.
Shell Oil Signs Multi-Year Sponsorship with Richard Childress Racing
Shell Oil has announced its return to NASCAR through a multi-year primary sponsorship of Richard Childress Racing (RCR). Through the sponsorship, both Shell and Pennzoil brands will be featured on the No. 29 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS to be driven by Kevin Harvick in the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup series.
Rotary Offers Tips for Selecting the Right Lifts
A vehicle lift is the centerpiece of most service and repair bays. There is a general perception that all lifts are pretty much the same, differentiated only by price. This can be a dangerous mindset.
H3R Performance Premium Fire Extinguishers Now Available Through Atech Motorsports
H3R Performance, Inc. recently announced that Atech Motorsports is the newest wholesale distributor of the company’s premium lines of automotive fire extinguishers. H3R Performance products are now available through Atech Motorsports’ website and three warehouses located near Akron, OH, Reno, NV, and Atlanta, GA.
Tech Tip: Volvo Camshaft Housing Cover Removal
The following tech tip provides information on tools and procedure that should be used to remove the camshaft housing cover. This method prevents damage to the camshaft housing thrust bearing.
Beck/Arnley Updates its Web Ordering Site
Beck/Arnley recently updated its web ordering site, www.beckorder.com, to accommodate French and Spanish speaking customers, in addition to English. The site now allows authorized users to place and track their orders in the three languages, as well as view and print invoices.
Mitch Schneider: Out of Sight, Out of Mind …
It’s strange, the way things work out. How one seemingly isolated, non-related event can force you to confront the impossibly complex way virtually everything in our world is tied together.
Tech Tip: Symptoms of a Worn Wheel Hub Bearing
Signs of a worn wheel hub bearing vary in severity. Some may be difficult to detect, leading to damage before corrective action can be taken. The time frame in which damage occurs is linked to driving conditions and/or the mechanical practices that were followed at installation.
Mitchell 1 Names Eric Babcock 2006 Educator of the Year
Eric Babcock, an automotive technician and instructor from New Orleans, LA, was named Educator of the Year at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) 2006 Conference held recently in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.