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 ….
Lexus, Acura and Infiniti Software Launches on the Bartec TECH400 Tire Pressure Monitoring Diagnostic Tool
Bartec has launched the capability to diagnose faults on the Lexus, Acura and Infiniti range of vehicles and to reprogram the cars ECU and turn out the warning light. The TPMS across these ranges are manufactured by Pacific Industrial, TRW and Schrader Electronics ….
Tech Tip: Tire Valves Important for Safety and Profits
The lowly tire valve operates just the way it did when it first found its way onto an automobile tire back in 1898. It’s not that complicated to understand a standard (non-TPMS) tire valve, but if a mistake occurs in mounting or demounting, or a hard hit on a curb is not inspected closely, you might want to find your lawyer’s card in the Rolodex. While it’s most important to approach this subject from a safety standpoint, it’s also ….
Tech Tip: Diagnosing Lit ‘Low Tire’ Lamp on Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may display a solid TPMS indicator, and the message center (if equipped) may display "Low Tire Pressure." This may result from the actual tire pressure being low due to time or temperature changes (10° F = 1 psi). Adjusting the tire pressure to specification should turn out the warning light once the sensors have been awakened ….
Honda software launches on the Bartec TECH400 Tire Pressure Monitoring Diagnostic Tool
Bartec has launched the capability to diagnose faults on Honda’s range of vehicles and to reprogram the cars ECU and turn out the warning light. The TPMS across the Honda range are manufactured by ….
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
COATS Introduces AutoFlate Digital Tire Inflator
Hennessy Industries announces their newest addition to the family of COATS products, the AutoFlate Digital Inflator. This revolutionary tire inflator is today’s first UL-approved digital inflator, and boasts an accuracy of +/- 0.5 PSI to guarantee uniform pressure in all tires and the elimination of time-consuming comebacks from unnecessary TPMS warnings ….
Servicing Solutions: 15 Tips on Servicing Ford F-150s
A bold new look and some subtle changes probably best describe the 2004-and-up Ford F-150. To the technician, it is the subtle changes that he or she needs to be aware of. Beginning with the 2004 model year, Ford launched a new body style for the F-150. It is a new vehicle inside and out.