Winter Car Maintenance Tips From Some of America’s Coldest Cities
While keeping up with your customers’ maintenance needs is always essential for business, there are some areas of the country where winter maintenance takes on a whole new level of importance.
Modern Cooling System Design: It’s More About Powertrain than Temperature
New cooling system technology will make ICEs run better and cleaner. So, let’s get on the same page by reviewing some basics.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Commemorates 100th Anniversary Of Fel-Pro Gaskets Brand
Fel-Pro Gaskets, one of the best-known and most trusted brands in the automotive parts and service industry, has reached its 100th year.
Electronic Thermostats: A New Take on Wax and Brass
The electronically controlled thermostat is being used on increasing numbers of domestic and import vehicles.
Fel-Pro Gaskets, Mike Rowe Raise Awareness About Embarrassing Leaks
A new Fel-Pro campaign is looking to help bring awareness of how unresolved vehicle leaks can lead to damage and expensive car bills for consumers.
Spectra Premium Releases 23 First-to-Market Parts in January
Spectra Premium’s latest North American product release includes 79 new SKUs covering 17 million vehicles, including 23 exclusive aftermarket parts.
LSI Celebrates 20 Years
LSI is turning 20 this year, and celebrating two decades of being “powered by science.”
JS Products Releases New Cooling System Test Kit
JS Products has released a new cooling system test kit called the STEELMAN 60025 Master Cooling System Test and Purge Kit. By creating vacuum in the cooling system, kit provides a complete professional testing system for cooling system leaks and faster coolant refills of new coolant, says the company.
Belt Inspection Checklist
You might have only one chance to sell a customer a new serpentine belt. With belts lasting roughly 90,000 miles, proper inspection at the time of failure is critical not only for selling the belt, but also for ensuring add-on sales and better customer satisfaction.
These are the steps you should be performing on every car or truck that enters your shop.
Finding the Leak
You’re pretty sure your customer’s vehicle has a leak, but what’s the best way to find it? When the source of a leak isn’t obvious, leak detection can be one of the most frustrating automotive service challenges. However, with the proper tools and equipment, a fast, safe and reliable diagnosis and location identification of the leak can bring about a profitable repair and a satisfied customer.
