Matco Tools Announces Second Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
Matco Tools will be running its second annual Tools for the Cause campaign after a successful first year. Tools for the Cause is a year-long program where Matco offers special-edition pink products and donates 15% of the sales to Susan G. Komen. The second annual campaign will start on Oct. 1, 2013, and run through Sept. 2014. Antron Brown, Matco’s top fuel pilot, and his crew, will also show support by unveiling a newly designed pink Matco race car and fire suit during the October races.
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Quaker State Kicks Off The ‘Defy My Ride’ Sweepstakes
Quaker State recently announced the launch of its “Defy My Ride” Sweepstakes, a promotion offering fans the chance to win a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette restored by Hendrick Performance, along with input from Dale Earnhardt Jr., to show that proper maintenance powered by Quaker State can help a car 40-plus years in age ‘defy time.’
Servicing Honda Civic Hybrid Vehicles
The number one problem with Honda Civic Hybrids has been the high-voltage IMA battery. The first generation cars use a 144-volt nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while second generation cars use a higher voltage 158.4V NiMH battery. Third generation cars use a totally different kind of battery, a Lithium-Ion 158V battery that is about 30% more powerful than that in the previous models.
Lincoln Electric Expands Money Matters Program, Offering Rebates, Free Accessories Or Extended Warranty
Lincoln Electric has expanded and extended its successful Money Matters promotion, offering customers their choice of a rebate, free accessories or a 2-year extended warranty when they purchase one of the qualifying welding products.
Streamlight Inc. Updates Three Of Its Signature Headlamps
Streamlight Inc. has updated the design of three of its signature headlamps, the Argo, Septor and Trident. The enhanced lights feature brighter LEDs and greatly improved design features, essentially making them all-new headlamps with familiar names.
Chassis Service On 1999-2006 Honda Insight Hybrid
One of the defining elements of the Honda Insight Hybrid is the rear suspension. The rear wheel track is significantly narrower than the front. Another item is the skirts over the rear wheels. The skirts are attached with two fasteners at the bottom of skirts’ lips and slide down out of the clips.
OTC Debuts Online Video Contest
OTC Facebook fans can temporarily put down their diagnostic tools in favor of camcorders and smartphones and create 30-second video submissions showcasing their favorite OTC equipment in action.
Permatex Aids Hurricane Sandy Victims With Cleaning Supplies
Permatex, maker of Spray Nine, a leading brand of specialty cleaning products, has donated much-needed cleaning and disinfectant supplies to storm victims in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy’s devastating blow to the U.S. East Coast.
Tech Tip: Reduced Engine Power Message Displayed on GM Vehicles
Some Escalade, TrailBlazer, Silverado, Tahoe, Yukon, Sierra, HUMMER and other GM SUV/truck owners may comment on an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), with a
Reduced Engine Power message displayed.