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DENSO Sales California Offers New Training Courses for Technicians

DENSO Sales California announces the introduction of three new Engine Performance Technical Training seminars for the automotive service professional. The seminars focus on service, diagnostic and repair best practices and will be available beginning in 2011.

Schrader Hits the Road to Promote its New EZ-Sensor

A team of professionals from Schrader Electronics hit the road in a specially outfitted Toyota Prius this week to spread the word about the company’s new TPMS EZ-Sensor. After kicking off their “Easy Drive to SEMA” Tour in Detroit, the team made a pit stop at the Akron, OH, headquarters of Babcox Media to meet with Babcox editors and show off their new product.

TRW Continues to Drive Affordable Safety with Low-Cost Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor

TRW Automotive has announced the launch of its LCCI (Low Cost Clamp-In) sensor for Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) applications in 2011 model year vehicles. The new design, which TRW says results in significantly lowered costs for the system, features a valve that screws directly into the housing, allowing for a single housing with multiple valve design capability. This results in fewer parts and higher reliability than using a screw and nut, according to the company.

Snap-on’s New Software Bundle 10.4 is all About the Answers

Regular software upgrades make your tool like new, keeping repairs in your shop and reducing diagnostic time. Snap-on’s latest upgrade, Software Bundle 10.4, is packed with more than 56,000 new and enhanced codes, data, tests and tips, delivering the most coverage available beyond any other upgrade before.

Access Wheel Service Tips at the Balancer with Hunter Help

Hunter Help offers quick, convenient instruction on a variety of balancing and tire changing topics to help shops provide better service and boost productivity. Hunter Help covers everything from basic balancing and tire changing techniques to more advanced procedures to service TPMS, PAX tires and plastic-clad wheels.

Alignment Specs: 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette

With different front and rear run-flat tire sizes, the 1997-2004 Corvette must be aligned every 20,000 miles or when the smallest amount of abnormal tire wear is present. If the customer does not have this service performed, even the slightest amount of extra toe, camber or caster can result in an expensive tire replacement bill.
Performing an alignment on a C5 Corvette is actually easier than on most vehicles because most of the adjustments are built into the vehicle. Also, you can adjust the ride height without replacing parts. But, you need to take care and be aware of what makes the Corvette different than most vehicles.

Tech Feature: Modern Balancers Offer Advanced Features

Proper tire/wheel assembly balancing is important for vehicle safety. Balanced tires can mean the difference between a positive and negative driving experience. Especially in high-speed driving, improperly balanced tire/wheel assemblies can cause a vehicle to lose stability and operate in an unsafe – and uncomfortable – manner.

Myers Tire Supply Catalog Available in Print and on the Web

The new Myers Tire Supply full-line Catalog features more than 8,000 items for the automotive, heavy-duty fleet and retread and repair professionals.

Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems: A Profit Center for the Shop and a Tire Man’s Curse

With the vehicle on a lift, the tire man invested an hour in a futile attempt to perform a TPM sensor re-learn, following the installation of four new tires. He followed the correct procedure, but the system would default and set diagnostic codes. The vehicle was moved to the parking lot and a dealership technician friend was summoned. This technician performed the exact same sensor learn procedure and the system worked perfectly. Read on, for the ultimate solution.

ETI’s ToolTech Event Continues to Grow in Popularity

The Equipment and Tool Institute’s (ETI) Annual ToolTech conference continues to be a popular industry event for tool and equipment professionals, according to ETI, drawing more than 125 professionals to this year’s event in Napa Valley, CA. ToolTech participants networked with industry peers, met ­potential customers and product providers, conferred with clients, met in one-on-one