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Under Pressure: Piston Service For Light Truck Diesels

The diesel engine market has been rapidly changing in recent years. Higher fuel prices and changes in emission regulations have brought about a whole new generation of clean diesel engines in both the light- and heavy-duty truck markets. According to the Diesel Technology Forum (www.dieselforum.org), particulate emissions from new on-highway diesel engines have been reduced

News Update: Federated Recognizes Supplier Support During Federated 300 in Nashville

Federated enjoyed another successful day at the races at the annual Federated 300 held June 7 in Nashville, entertaining customers and recognizing supplier support during the festivities, according to Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “The Federated 300 is a special event for over 1,200 Federated customers due, in part, to the efforts of

News Update: ALLDATA Celebrates 70,000 Customers

Customer-Centric Focus Heightens Success ALLDATA held a media day event at its headquarters in Elk Grove, CA, on Apr. 3, to celebrate its latest accomplishment — 70,000 customers — and to spotlight how ALLDATA is helping automotive service professionals boost their business success. ALLDATA President Jeff Lagges and other company executives discussed how ALLDATA is

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MAHLE Clevite Celebrates First NASCAR Win With New Decal At 2008 Daytona 500 When Ryan Newman took the checkered flag at the 2008 Daytona 500, it was also a milestone event for MAHLE Clevite, Inc. It marked the first time the company’s new MAHLE white decal entered Victory Lane in NASCAR competition. The company announced

The Lowdown on Engine Sealing

With engines now lasting as long as 150,000-plus miles, there’s little doubt that gasket technology advances have played a significant part in the longevity and durability of today’s engines. Today’s engines must be robust enough to withstand a hostile environment for such a long life, and without leading to gasket failure. A gasket needs to

New Victor Reinz MLS Head Gaskets for Ford Modular Engines Provide Tight, Flexible Combustion Seal

MAHLE Clevite has developed new multi-layer steel (MLS) head gaskets featuring advanced Wave-Stopper technology for Ford Modular engines. The MLS head gaskets have – surrounding the combustion chamber – four individual concentric waves, stamped from spring steel.

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Raybestos ‘Spring Sizzle’ Sweepstakes Rewards Winners with Toolboxes and More James “Fritz” Steile of Maple Grove Tire and Service in Maple Grove, MN, was named the Raybestos brand brakes “Spring Sizzle” promotion winner. Steile received a Snap-on Classic Series 19-Drawer Triple Bank Roll Cabinet and a complete Snap-on tool set. Installers received a sweepstakes entry

Tech Feature: Understanding the Metallurgy in Today’s Engines

Cast iron is like an old familiar friend to most of our readers because it’s been around forever. Vehicle manufacturers like cast iron because it’s cheap compared to most other metals, it is strong and durable, and it can be easily cast and machined to make engine blocks, cylinder heads, crankshafts, connecting rods and other engine parts. But as automotive technology continues to move forward, other metals have been replacing ordinary cast iron in many applications.

News Update: NAPA Chassis Trains, Certifies Technicians

Participants in a four-day NAPA Chassis training class were provided with tips and techniques from NATEF-certified instructors to identify and solve problems while diagnosing and repairing late-model chassis and suspension systems. Held recently at NAPA’s training center, the clinic taught timesaving repair procedures, giving these techs the ability to be more proficient on newer vehicles.

News Update: Monroe & Walker ‘Drive’ Technical Training

The Tenneco DRIVE program, developed in 2005 by the Monroe and Walker brands, will target several new automotive vocational and high school programs this fall. Now in its third year, DRIVE continues to help enhance the preparation and education of the next generation of undercar technicians. “This program is a way to invest in the