Goodson Tools Catalog Offers New Products
Goodson Tools & Supplies releases its 2017 catalog, featuring new and updated products.
Catch a Cooling System Leak Before It Gets Worse
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the third most common cause of roadside breakdowns is loss of coolant. When an engine loses coolant because of a leak, it doesn’t take long for the engine to overheat. If the motorist doesn’t stop driving almost immediately and shut off the engine, they risk severely overheating their
Accella Launches Tire, Rim Protection for OTR Industry
Accella Tire Fill Systems has launched the TLC Tire and Rim Protection line for use in OTR mining equipment. TLC Tire and Rim Protection liquid helps to prevent corrosion for longer tire life, easier tire changes, reduced downtime and costs, and overall safer operation, Acella said. Acting as a coolant, conditioning the wheel and coating
Snap-on Launches Thermal Imager
The Snap-on Diagnostic Thermal Imager (EETH300) uses infrared technology to help technicians “see” problems on a vehicle, such as brakes, heaters, A/C, engine performance, and electrical and bearings, Snap-on said. “Since most vehicle faults aren’t visible to the naked eye, the EETH300 is one of those special products that will open technicians’ eyes to a
The Impact of the Connected Vehicle
The aftermarket is just beginning to understand the impact that connected vehicles can have on the future of the auto service business. This article describes that impact in terms of the maintenance options available to customers today and how those options will likely evolve in the future. Maintenance Planning & Correction The fact is that
The Changing Functional Fluid & Filters Market
What ever happened to the $19.95 oil change? The answer is that it disappeared, along with the “dinosaur” oils of the day. Using the $19.95 oil change as an example of the unique challenges faced by the auto repair industry in general, its original intent was to attract vehicles into the service bay for visual
Cooling System Diagnostics
Springtime brings with it the vacation season when many families will hitch a boat or camping trailer to their fully loaded family car, SUV or pickup truck and travel to some remote wilderness hideaway. Needless to say, both the parents and their vehicle’s cooling system will be stressed out long before the trip is over.
Tracerline Unveils Leak Detection Kit
The Tracerline has launched a new leak detection kit to find leaks in air conditioning and fluid systems—the Tracerline Complete A/C and Fluid Kit. The kit features an cordless OPTI-Lit 6-LED blue light leak detection flashlight, a syringe A/C dye injector with hose/ coupler and R-12 adapter/purge fitting, a 1 oz. bottle of Fluoro-Lite universal
Antifreeze: Premixed Or Straight?
Antifreeze is a product that is in every liquid-cooled vehicle’s cooling system. Most brands of antifreeze are made of Ethylene Glycol (EG), although some brands use Propylene Glycol (PG) because it is somewhat less toxic if ingested. Antifreeze is mixed in equal parts with water to create a coolant solution that provides both freezing and
Hybrid Fluid Service 101
Does the phrase “hybrid fluid maintenance” scare you? It shouldn’t. With more than 3 million hybrids on the road, and many of your customers considering purchasing one, servicing hybrid vehicles is in your future. Some special procedures must be followed when working on a hybrid. Most dual-mode hybrids do not use a conventional starter attached
