OTC Introduces New TPMS Scan Tool and Test Pack Promo
OTC, an SPX brand, recently unveiled its new TPMS Scan Tool (P/N 3870), which supports both direct and indirect TPM systems and comes fully equipped with the latest Scan coverage for testing and resetting TPMS-equipped cars, light-duty trucks and mini-vans. The new 3870 tool includes an OBD II Smart Cable to support the latest ….
Midwest Snips New 2008 Full-Line Catalog Now Available
Midwest Tool And Cutlery Company’s new 2008 catalog is now available and provides product and application information for its full line of Made in USA aviation snips, tinner snips and HVAC/R specialty tools ….
The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round
Now that school is out, school bus inspections and maintenance is taking place in preparation for the next session in the fall. Many school districts are outsourcing the maintenance of their buses. This could be your chance to increase your shop’s customer base. While the coach work (body) of buses is changing to incorporate features
Transmission Service and Clutch Replacement Essentials
You’ve probably all heard of the 15-minute clutch replacement time for a classic Volkswagen Beetle. The “fact” that you could pull the engine, change the clutch parts and reinstall everything with just a penknife and screwdriver and do that on the side of the road. Then there are the tall tales of pulling the engine
Schrader AirAware TPMS Training DVD Now Available in French and Spanish
Schrader-Bridgeport International, Inc. announces the availability of the company’s AirAware Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Installer Training DVD in French and Spanish language versions ….
KTI Publishes TPMS Technical Materials in Spanish
K-Tool International (KTI), a leading manufacturer of tools for the automotive aftermarket and professional mechanic, announces that the company’s TPMS-related documents are now available in Spanish ….
Cleaning Carbon from TDI Intake Systems
Volkwagen has been selling diesel-powered cars in the U.S. for almost 30 years. Turbocharged versions have been available for 25. That is a lot of experience and a testament to the development of a reliable, efficient and durable powerplant. The introduction and development of the TDI (turbocharged direct injection) brought the VW diesel into the
Ken-Tool Introduces Industrial Wheel Lock Ring Tool Set
The new Industrial Wheel Lock Ring Tool Set (#32129) from Ken-Tool is designed to help tire technicians safely, easily and quickly remove and replace split lock rings on multi-piece industrial forklift wheels ….
Tech Feature: Keeping Up with TPMS Technology
We’re at 100% TPMS compliance now. Are we having fun yet? To keep customers in your shop, plan on investing in diagnostic scanners and software, not to mention a serious investment in personnel who have an aptitude for technology. Just this week, I had a friend who owns a local tire store call me regarding what to do about an ….
Brake Caliper Diagnostics
The owner of a 2004 Malibu says that there is a squeaking noise coming from the right front wheel. A quick inspection shows that the master cylinder is low on fluid and the pads are down to the sensor. You tell the owner that she needs to have the brake pads replaced. She responds that