Servicing Ford 4-Cylinders: Contour, Escort, EXP, Focus, Probe, Ranger & Tempo
Ford has used a variety of four cylinder engines over the years, ranging in displacement from 1.6 to 2.5 liters (see engine application chart on page 22). All of these engines are overhead cam engines, some with a single cam others with dual cams, and all have timing belts that need to be replaced at
Back From Vegas
Last month I attended the grandaddy of all automotive trade shows in Las Vegas. “Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week” (AAIW) is a multi-show affair that fills both the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Sands Expo Center with more than 2 million square feet of exhibits and cars. The event is not open to the general
Rancho Wins Second Straight SEMA “Best in Show” Award
For the second consecutive year, the engineering team at Rancho has captured honors for the best new off-road suspension for a popular light truck or sport utility vehicle model. Rancho’s first-to-market Hummer H3 suspension system was judged “Best New Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product” at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Markets Association (SEMA) Show.
Aftermarket After SEMA
High-Performance Engine Upgrades For Your Customers
If it Needs a Custom Exhaust, Classic Tube has the Parts You Need
Air in, air out! That’s the secret for making horsepower from your engine. It makes no difference if it’s a motorcycle, drag boat, SUV or street machine. Air plus fuel equals power. Classic Tube has the exhaust tubing you need to build your own exhaust system for almost any application on the planet.
Hella Brochure Outlines Expanded Aftermarket Lighting Lineup
Hella is highlighting its expanded lineup of performance lighting and accessories in an all-new, 32-page catalog called, "When Lighting Counts."
Transmission Service: It’s a Dirty Job, But Here’s What You Need to do It
Automatic transmission work has always been considered hard, dirty work. And rightly so. Pulling a transmission, especially on a front-wheel-drive car or minivan, can be a long day’s work. It usually involves supporting the engine while the transmission and subframe are dropped from the vehicle. Consequently, you need some type of engine hoist or engine
Alignment and Scan Tools
How can centering a steering wheel during an alignment cause a vehicle to turn a blind eye? In the past two years we have seen more vehicles on the market with stability management and adaptive cruise control. If a vehicle with one of these systems comes into your shop for alignment, be aware that any
SEMA Show Provides an Up-Close and Personal Experience for Industry Professionals
The upcoming SEMA Show, scheduled for Nov. 1-4, 2005, in Las Vegas, will provide show attendees with a unique interactive experience unparalleled in the automotive industry.
NASCAR Partners with Ecolab for New Line of Autocare Products
NASCAR has teamed with Ecolab, Inc., to create a revolutionary line of professional auto appearance products from waxes to wheel cleaners. Branded as NASCAR Autocare by Ecolab, the products are now available at leading retailers nationwide.