Products: LED Task Light
Alert Stamping offers its KTL5515 Task Light with 55 high intensity LED lamps. This light is part of the company’s ProLite Electronix line of innovative, energy- efficient LED and fluorescent task lights with electronic circuitry. The KTL5515 features a push on/off switch in the handle, top and bottom bumpers, ergonomic finger grips, dual hanging hooks
A.R.E. Introduces the SuperNet Accessory for Pickup Trucks
A.R.E. continues to expand its truck accessory offerings with the new SuperNet – a flexible cargo net that can be used in the bed of most any pickup truck to secure gear.
Tech Tip: Diagnosing Starting/Charging Systems
How many starters and alternators are replaced unnecessarily every year because of misdiagnosis? Nobody knows for sure, but suppliers of both new and remanufactured rotating electrical parts tell us more than half of their warranty returns have "no fault found" when the parts are examined. Many of these returns are from DIYers who lack diagnostic know-how, but some are from professional technicians who apparently lack the same skills.
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.
Starting/Charging System Diagnosis: Fixing Faults the First Time Eliminates Comebacks & Returns
How many starters and alternators are replaced unnecessarily every year because of misdiagnosis? Nobody knows for sure, but suppliers of both new and remanufactured rotating electrical parts tell us more than half of their warranty returns have “no fault found” when the parts are examined. Many of these returns are from DIYers who lack diagnostic
There’s No Escaping Hybrid Service
high as 40 mph (64 kph). Plus, when conditions are right, the engine may shut off at stops and not restart until after 25 mph. As a result, the advertised fuel economy of a full hybrid vehicle is typically much higher for the city driving conditions than the highway driving conditions. In theory, assuming the
Raybestos Brand Brakes’ e-Select Helps Techs Find Parts Quickly
Hunting through thick catalogs for just the right part can be a tedious experience at best – Raybestos brand brakes’ e-Select catalog system was developed to make this a thing of the past. The e-Select system condenses the entire Raybestos brand brakes catalog into a constantly updated computer program to instantly allow jobbers and technicians the ability to find part numbers for all Raybestos brand brake products.
Diagnostic Dilemmas: Got a Light?
Every diagnostic technician experiences operational complaints that are more bizarre than they are technically complex. The problem is made difficult when the technician fails to stand back from the problem and look at what I call, “The Big Picture.” As you will see in the following case study, The Big Picture is a collection of
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Ken Peavy, owner Peavy’s Garage Katy, TX www.peavys-garage.com Peavy’s Garage is a family-owned and operated shop, AAA approved since 1970. We also have Peavy’s Tire & Automotive in Houston. About five years ago, we discovered BG products and equipment, which increased our business by 30% and profits greatly. General service techs operate the equipment, which
Tech Tip: Understanding Electrical Basics Can Save Technicians Time and Money
Sophisticated automotive electrical systems can cause increasing amounts of dead batteries, intermittent warning lights and general electrical complaints. When addressing these issues, staying focused on the basics can save you time, money and nerves.