Equipment and Tool Institute’s SAE J2534 Market Research Study Now Available
Find out what end-users said about their experiences with specific OEM and aftermarket-branded reprogramming tools.
Tech Feature: Wheel Bearing Service on Hybrid Vehicles
Most hybrid vehicles on the market today share wheel bearing components with their non-hybrid counterparts. There is no need to turn away these vehicles for wheel bearing replacement. As these vehicles increase in age, failures of the wheel bearings are inevitable. The main trend for some makes of hybrids, such as Toyota, is a shift to wheel bearing hub units from cartridge-type bearings.
Carley’s Corner: Changing Automotive Technology Makes ‘Right To Repair’ Act a Must for Independent Repair Shops To Survive
The past few years have seen rapid change in automotive technology. More and more hybrid models are being introduced, with nearly 1.5 million already being sold to date. Direct gasoline fuel injection is replacing port fuel injection on more and more engines. Many late-model engines are also equipped with variable valve timing (VVT) to improve
Snap-on Introduces Software Bundle 9.2
Snap-on’s new Software Bundle 9.2 supercharges VERUS, MODIS, SOLUS PRO, SOLUS and ETHOS diagnostic tools. It combines the technician’s knowledge with the right information, to give them the power they need to deliver the engine and system performance that their customers expect.
Dear Congress, Thank You for the TREAD Act
By Sandy Allen, Guest Writer
Schrader Supports National Car Care Month
Schrader International, marketer of AirAware brand TPMS systems, components and tools, supports National Car Care Month this April with a reminder to drivers that proper tire inflation can help save fuel and wear on their tires. With properly maintained tires, the average driver could save as much as two weeks’ worth of gas every year ….
OTC Offers Versatile TPM Electronic Torque Wrench
OTC, an SPX brand, has introduced its new TPM Electronic Torque Wrench (P/N 3833-25). This innovative torque wrench was designed specifically for use on TPM sensor nuts and will cover torque requirements from 10 to 120 inch-pounds, eliminating the need for multiple wrenches. Current TPM sensor nut torque requirements range from 12 to 106 inch-pounds and conventional torque wrenches do not cover this range in a single wrench ….
10 Areas of Your Business to Examine for the New Year
After a crazy 2008 with gas prices ranging from more than $4 per gallon to below $1.50, a presidential election, a financial meltdown, a drop in miles driven and a federal loan to the Detroit Three, we are now into 2009 with great hopes of good days ahead. These tough times make every owner take
Management: Highlights of the AAPEX and SEMA Shows
Every year in early November, Las Vegas hosts two huge automotive shows, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Exposition (AAPEX) at the Sands Convention Center, and the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The two shows this year drew more than 100,000 attendees from all over the world. These are the shows where automotive parts, accessory and equipment vendors reveal their ….
Carley’s Corner: Highlights of the AAPEX & SEMA Shows
Every year in early November, Las Vegas hosts two huge automotive shows, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Exposition (AAPEX) at the Sands Convention Center, and the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The two shows this year drew more than 100,000 attendees from all over the world. These are the