Tube Straightener Tool Available from CLASSIC TUBE
Using coiled tubing to make stock or custom hard lines just became easier with CLASSIC TUBE’s new Tube Straightener Tool. Most do-it-yourselfers and professional fabricators prefer to start with straight lengths to create hydraulic lines ….
Tech Tip: The Ups and Downs of Jacks
If we were to start assigning personalities to tools in the shop, jacks would definitely be the Rodney Dangerfield of the automotive world. These tools are asked to lift things that weigh 100 times their own weight, we complain because they are too heavy, we keep them stuffed in corners and under workbenches when not using them, they are too short, too tall, not short enough, not tall enough. We don’t use them for weeks or months at a time and then complain if they are a little slow to react, make any funny noises or leak any fluid. Sheesh! Talk about no respect!
Dorman Announces New A/C Line Repair Kit
The new Dorman OE Solutions A/C Line Repair Kit (#800-600) saves the time and expense associated with complete A/C Line Assembly replacement by giving service dealers the ability to repair only the damaged section of the A/C line.
Tenneco Celebrates a Decade of Customer Loyalty with 2008 Expert Plus Program
After a decade of powerful promotions, merchandising and training, the 2008 Expert Plus program from Tenneco continues to offer one of the most successful and progressive marketing programs to installers. During this anniversary year, Tenneco expects a record 18,000 members to participate in the expanded Expert Plus program.
Snap-on Diagnostics’ SOLUS PRO Featured on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
Snap-on Diagnostics’ SOLUS PRO hand-held scan tool was featured on an episode of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION on CBS during its current season. The episode, titled "Dead Doll," featured Warrick Brown, played by Gary Dourdan, connecting SOLUS PRO to a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue to capture readings to help with the criminal investigation.
Exorcising the Accessory Demons
Big exhaust pipes, big tires, big rims…some of that stuff may seem, well, ridiculous sometimes, but it can mean big profits. It’s funny, some people will spend two grand for a set of rims for a $500 car. But if that’s what they want to do, why not help them spend their money? If you’ve
Carley’s Corner: Fuel Pump Warranty Returns Still an Issue
About a year ago, I attended a meeting of the Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council (FPMC) in Chicago. The members of FPMC are the companies who manufacture and supply fuel pumps to the aftermarket (as well as the auto makers). The purpose of the meeting was to address a serious problem that has been plaguing the
Jacks: The Ups and Downs of Jacks
The famous actor/comedian Rodney Dangerfield was well known for his routine about respect. You couldn’t watch him for more than a few minutes before you heard his signature line: “I can’t get NO respect!” If we were to start assigning personalities to tools in the shop, jacks would definitely be the Rodney Dangerfield of the
Honda Tech Tip: Dealing with EGR Issues
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) has been used for years to control combustion temperature to prevent spark knock as well as control NOx emissions. For the most part, these systems were trouble-free and required service only if you were dealing with a spark knock issue, or if the valve opened too early, resulting in a tip-in acceleration stumble, or the more common, bad idle quality caused by the valve not closing completely at idle.
Rotary Gives Marine Veteran a Lift on ‘Extreme Makeover Home Edition’
Daniel Gilyeat of Kansas City is a U.S. Marine veteran who served two tours in Iraq and lost his left leg in combat. The single father of four was chosen to receive a complete home renovation from Emmy-award-winning television show "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" in November 2007.