MasterPry LED Pry Tool from GTE Simplifies Repairs and Reduces Frustration for Technicians
This tool can replace traditional kits containing up to 25 pieces to decrease technician stress and frustration, maximize efficiency, and protect fragile and easy-to-scratch surfaces. With high-quality construction and ergonomic design, MasterPry LED also comes standard with an onboard, bright LED light to illuminate the repair area.
Easily View Hard-to-Reach Areas with Launch Videoscope
With the Launch Videoscope/Borescope’s fluid-resistant 7mm head, LED illumination and side-view angle mirrors, dark, fluid-soaked and hard-to-reach areas are no problem. View and record video in full VGA resolution at 30 frames per second. Take snapshots and save images right to your Launch scan tool.
Shurhold’s Microfiber Towels Leave Streak-Free Sparkle
These towels are extremely soft, gentle and super absorbent so they won’t scratch. They’re great for washing, waxing and polishing all around a car, truck or motorcycle. Shurhold’s Microfiber Towels are safe for use on fiberglass, glass windows, mirrors, Plexiglas, eisenglass and solid surface counters.
Performing An Alignment On Ford F-150 And Lincoln Mark LT Vehicles
The 2004-’08 Ford F-150 and 2005-’08 Lincoln Mark LT are not difficult vehicles to align, but they are difficult vehicles to properly inspect and adjust to the optimal specifications. The main difference with the 11th generation is in the front control arms. The lower control arm is forged aluminum. Upper ball joints have a reputation for failing sooner than lower ball joints.
Meguiar’s Introduces New Ultimate Black Trim Sponges
More and more car manufactures are using vinyl and rubber cladding on automotive exteriors. While they don’t scratch or chip like paint, they do fade and oxidize much faster than today’s clear coats. Meguiar’s all-new Ultimate Black Trim Sponges restore and maintain the trim.
Matco Tools And Susan G. Komen Celebrate Successful Partnership
Representatives from Matco Tools and Susan G. Komen came together recently to celebrate the organizations’ two-year partnership. Since the start of its “Tools for the Cause” campaign in 2012, the company has raised more than $436,596.39 for breast cancer awareness through the sales of special edition pink products.
Newly Enhanced ANCO Profile Beam Blades Offer Best-In-Class Performance, Nearly 100-Percent Coverage With Just 12 SKUs
Federal-Mogul has announced extensive enhancements to its range of ANCO Profile beam (flat) wiper blades with several new features that the company says will help ensure best-in-class performance and provide nearly 100-percent coverage of late-model vehicles with just 12 SKUs. Manufactured by Federal-Mogul Corp., ANCO Wipers are known as “The Clearest Choice in Wiper Blades” and are the official wiper blade of the National Hockey League.
Matco Tools Announces Second Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
Matco Tools will be running its second annual Tools for the Cause campaign after a successful first year. Tools for the Cause is a year-long program where Matco offers special-edition pink products and donates 15% of the sales to Susan G. Komen. The second annual campaign will start on Oct. 1, 2013, and run through Sept. 2014. Antron Brown, Matco’s top fuel pilot, and his crew, will also show support by unveiling a newly designed pink Matco race car and fire suit during the October races.
Diagnosing And Replacing A Faulty Water Pump On A 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
The water pump impeller is plastic on many Volkswagens. It gets brittle and can break into pieces or spin freely on the shaft and not push any coolant. We checked the sensor, felt the radiator and had a strong suspicion that was the case on this 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, but how do you tell without removing the pump? Since the car had overheated, we were going to replace the thermostat, and with the thermostat removed you can reach in and feel the water pump impeller and verify if it’s broken or loose. This article will show you how to remove the thermostat, check the water pump and replace the pump, if necessary.
Judging Brake Pads: Do You Trust Your Pads?
Buying a quality brake pad is like buying medicine. When you are buying a legal drug, you are not just paying the cost to manufacture, package and market the pill. The bulk of what you are paying for is research and development. The same is true for brake pads.