Innovative Products of America’s #8005 Fuse Saver Allows Technicians to Troubleshoot Shorts in the Electrical System
Have you ever had a blown fuse and wished you had 30 new fuses so you could keep replacing the blown fuse until you found the short? Now, you can plug in the Fuse Saver’s fuse box adapter into the blown fuse socket and troubleshoot the short.
COATS Introduces Versatile APX80 Tire Changer
Hot on the heels of the hugely successful Coats APX90, Hennessy Industries announces the newest addition to the APX tire changer family – the COATS APX80 A/E Rim Clamp. The APX80 is a premium unit with power helper devices designed to provide steady day-to-day performance with the flexibility to service both standard and larger tires with ease.
Crushproof Tubing Introduces Overhead Exhaust System
Crushproof Tubing offers its Telescoping Overhead System (TE6000) that is made with the company’s long-lasting 600° hose and components. The Crushproof RA300 Universal Adapter will fit all single and most twin tail pipe configurations.
Tech Tip: Front Hub/Half Shaft Click/Pop Sound on PT Cruisers and Neons
Neons and PT Cruisers may exhibit a popping/clicking/snapping/ticking sound from the front hub/half shaft area during acceleration after Drive to Reverse or Reverse to Drive shifts. The sound may also be present while turning and accelerating from a stop. This tech tip provides information on how to diagnose this condition.
ESI Introduces 30 Amp Fuse Buddy Testers for Mini and ATC
ESI is releasing two new products, the 305M and 306B 30 amp Fuse Buddy Testers. Responding to requests from the field, ESI has developed 30 amp versions of the popular Fuse Buddy Tester. The model 305M covers mini size fuses, while the 306B covers ATC size fuses.
Ready-To-Install Struts: Saving Time & Adding Profits
It should come as no shock that preassembled, ready-to-install struts have been a huge hit lately, not only with do-it-yourselfers, but even more so with professional technicians. The pros like them because they are much easier, faster and more profitable to install than ordinary struts. They don’t need a spring compressor to disassemble and reassemble
Tech Tip: Brake Shudder or Vibration on Dodge Durangos
Some owners of 2004-2005 Dodge Durango vehicles may complain of brake shudder or vibration. The following technical service bulletin involves installing brake pads, resurfacing the rotors and checking rotor runout.
Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council Tackles Fuel Pump Warranty Issues
Believe it or not, fuel pumps have a higher return rate than almost any other automotive part. According to the Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council (FPMC), about 10% of all the fuel pumps that are sold by jobber parts stores are returned. But it isn’t because there’s an epidemic of defective fuel pumps. FPMC members say that up to 80% or more of the returned pumps work fine when they are tested by the manufacturer.
Actron’s AutoScanners Help Technicians Diagnose Cause of Check Engine Lights
When a vehicle’s Check Engine light comes on, it’s signaling a possible problem within the emission control system that can affect overall performance and fuel efficiency. Unfortunately, the light doesn’t say what is causing it to come on.
Innovative Products of America Introduces the #8005 Fuse Saver
Have you ever had a blown fuse and wished you had 30 new fuses so you could keep replacing the blown fuse until you found the short? Now, you can plug in the Fuse Saver’s fuse box adapter into the blown fuse socket and troubleshoot the short.