Honda Civic Hybrid Service
Technical Editor Larry Carley discusses servicing the Honda Civic Hybrid, now in its third generation, with more than 200,000 cars sold to date since its introduction to the U.S. market in 2002 as a model year 2003, and highlights repair opportunities in diagnosing battery problems and various maintenance items.
Lincoln Renews Successful Money Matters Customer Promotion, Offering Rebates or Free Accessories
Lincoln Electric has extended its successful Money Matters promotion, offering customers their choice of a rebate or free accessories when they purchase one of the company’s six popular welding machines for common welding or cutting applications. Depending on the qualified product selected, customers can choose to receive a cash rebate of up to $200 or free additional product with a value of more than $800.
WIX Filters Announces Mechanix Wear Glove Giveaway
WIX Filters is offering a promotion to receive a free pair of Mechanix Wear Gloves retailed at $24.99 with the purchase of one WIX premium oil filter and one WIX regular air or cabin air filter. The promotion began March 1.
Delphi Announces Annual Dream Shop Sweepstakes Giveaway
Due to the popularity of last year’s Dream Shop giveaway, Delphi announced they will again equip one lucky technician with parts, tools, equipment, shop supplies and training as part of the 2012 Delphi Dream Shop Sweepstakes, which launched this month and will continue through September 30.
Top 5 Tools: Chris Thurner, Farmers Union Oil
Chris Thurner, manager Farmers Union Oil Fessenden, ND Petzel Headlamp Derma-lite Nitrile Gloves Snap-on Tools 3/8” Impact Gun Chicago Pneumatic 1/2” Impact Gun Snap-on Tools Oxygen Sensor Socket Set WHAT ARE YOUR TOP 5 TOOLS? Send in your list of your five favorite tools and equipment that help you most in the shop, and you
Dan Wheldon Memorial Auction Raises More than $600,000
Graham Rahal, a competitor in the IZOD IndyCar Series, started the auction when he announced that he planned to auction off his helmet, shoes and gloves from the Las Vegas race and donate the proceeds to Wheldon’s family. As word spread about his gesture, personalities from the sports and entertainment world began donating items for Rahal to auction off. Within just a few days, the auction grew too big for Rahal to handle alone. It was taken over by eBay, which waived all fees, and Auction Cause, an auction management agency.
Lincoln Electric Announces Ultimate Fab Shop Giveaway
Lincoln Electric has announced its Ultimate Fab Shop Giveaway contest. Those looking to give their fabrication shop a makeover can enter every day from now until 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Dec. 15 for a chance to win great prizes, including a complete fab shop makeover valued at $12,000.
Get the Essential Tools to Finish the Job Efficiently with Snap-on’s Body Shop Catalog
If you do body shop work, you need Snap-on tools. It is as simple as that. And with Snap-on’s new Body Shop Catalog, you can get the essential body shop tools you need to finish jobs efficiently. For a limited time, Snap-on is offering its customers the opportunity to get these body shop tools at a special price.
‘Hot Oil in the Pan, Not on Your Hand’ with OTC’s New 5911 Drain Plug Pro
OTC, an SPX brand, recently introduced its new Drain Plug Pro (P/N 5911), a simple, affordable tool designed to save time, as well as enhance safety and cleanliness, during oil change service.
Tech Tip: Procedures for Packing a Tapered Roller Bearing with Grease
The useful life of a tapered roller bearing depends to a great extent on the proper lubrication of the bearing. This is especially true in wheel bearings where operating conditions include dirt, moisture and high and low temperatures. Lubricants aid in carrying away heat, protecting bearing surfaces from corrosion and reducing friction.