Fix Customers’ Cooling System Troubles as Weather Heats Up
t’s in great working condition, hot weather poses no challenge. It’s the cooling systems that are marginal or in need of maintenance or repair that will run into trouble when the dog days of summer arrive.Probably the most troublesome component in any cooling system is the thermostat. The thermostat’s job is to speed engine warm-up
Bleeding Brake Fluid in ABS-Equipped Vehicles
According to R. L. Polk, the average age of the vehicles on U.S. roads was 9.2 years in 2007, with 41% of the vehicles 11 years or older. This high median age is a good reason to consider the condition of the brake fluid and bleeding procedures when performing maintenance or repairs. Maintenance or repair
Continental Helps Drivers Prepare for Thanksgiving Travel
With Thanksgiving travel right around the corner, Continental Tire the Americas to take simple steps to ensure their vehicles are "ready for the road trip to grandma’s house." In cold-weather climates, Continental recommends drivers switch to winter tires on all wheel positions when the temperature dips below 45 degrees. Colder weather brings on a whole new
New Head Gasket & Cooling Sealant From Bar’s
New Bar’s Leaks Carbon Fiber Block Seal Head Gasket & Cooling Sealant (p/n HG1) is an antifreeze-compatible cooling system repair that fixes cooling system leaks, including blown head gaskets, its maker said. The product permanently seals any coolant leaks in plastic, cast iron, copper and aluminum radiators, heater cores, freeze plugs, gaskets and intake manifolds.
Tracer Introduces A/C, Fluid Leak Detection Kit
The Tracerline TP-8627 EZ-Ject Leak Detection Kit from Tracer Products helps technicians pinpoint leaks in air-conditioning and fluid systems with a powerful Opti-Lite high-intensity, 6-LED blue light flashlight that the company says makes even small leaks clearly visible. The kit includes a universal A/C dye cartridge that services up to 14 vehicles; plus dye for
Tracer Launches Latest Leak Detection Kit
Tracer Products has introduced a leak detection kit that it says makes it easy for dealership technicians to find all air conditioning and fluid leaks. The TP-8649 kit features the Optimax Jr high-intensity blue-light LED leak detection flashlight with a 100,000-hour service life and an inspection range of over 6 feet. Also included in the
Desire For Greater MPGs Can Lead to Maintenance Work
According to a report from Edmunds.com, today’s best-selling cars get 12% better mileage than the 2005 best sellers, reflecting in a major shift by the motoring public toward fuel efficiency. In the Edmunds.com report, the top five best-selling vehicle segments generally account for less than two-thirds of total vehicle sales, broken down into mid-sized car,
Proper Workplace Hand Protection Required
One could argue that a technician’s most valuable tools are his or her hands. Without them, turning wrenches, squeezing air gun triggers or smoothing a tire repair are almost impossible. As important as they are, hands don’t always receive the proper care and protection they deserve. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, about 250,000
CCC Survey and Reality Clash
According to the Car Care Council, drivers need more education on vehicle maintenance. Really? Huh. Well, based on the CCC’s 2009 survey of tire dealers and independent repair shops, that appears to be the case. Appears. As the 2010 National Car Care Month draws top a close this week, the CCC points out that Americans
Purolator Introduces New Heavy Duty Catalog
Purolator Filters says its newest catalog (PUCT209) for heavy duty applications includes expanded coverage for Class 8 over-the-road (OTR) trucks and buses. With more than 170 new part numbers, the catalog lists filters including oil, air, fuel, transmission, coolant, hydraulic filters and fuel/water separators used on heavy-duty vehicles. New product categories include cabin air filters