5 minute read
free information
from Auto Service Professional - March/April 2013
by EndeavorBusinessMedia-VehicleRepairGroup
You’re mere seconds away from receiving free product information. Just go to the website(s) listed to the right of each advertiser below and you’re there! Instant product information at your f ngertips.
Of course, you can always use the Reader Service Card to the right and send it to us, and we’ll connect you to the advertiser.
Advertiser ACDelco ADVICS North America Inc. Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc. Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc. Airtex Products LP AISIN World Corp. of America Akebono Brake Corporation ANCO Arnott Inc. CARQUEST Auto Parts Champion Spark Plugs DENSO Sales California Inc. Drew Technologies Eastern Manufacturing Inc. Federated Auto Parts Hennessy Industries Inc. IMC Parts IMC Parts Induction Innovations Inc. KYB America LLC MAHLE Clevite Inc. Monroe Shocks & Struts MOOG Steering & Suspension Motorcraft Rein Automotive Robert Bosch LLC Robinair SK Professional Tools SKF USA Inc. TechSmart by SMP Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. TRICO Products VDO OE Replacement Parts Wagner ThermoQuiet
Page
IFC 55 7 53 37 67 35 45 62
OBC 21 49 15 66 5 43 17 19 6 59 25 9 47 29 27 51 23 33
IBC 63 40-41 31 61 57
Quik-Link
www.aspquiklink.com/12123 www.aspquiklink.com/12103 www.aspquiklink.com/12122 www.aspquiklink.com/12115 www.aspquiklink.com/12130 www.aspquiklink.com/12114 www.aspquiklink.com/12119 www.aspquiklink.com/12127 www.aspquiklink.com/12132 www.aspquiklink.com/12108
www.aspquiklink.com/12105 www.aspquiklink.com/12129 www.aspquiklink.com/12101 www.aspquiklink.com/12117 www.aspquiklink.com/12106 www.aspquiklink.com/12107 www.aspquiklink.com/12102 www.aspquiklink.com/12125 www.aspquiklink.com/12110 www.aspquiklink.com/12104 www.aspquiklink.com/12120
www.aspquiklink.com/12111 www.aspquiklink.com/12121 www.aspquiklink.com/12109 www.aspquiklink.com/12113 www.aspquiklink.com/12131 www.aspquiklink.com/12128 www.aspquiklink.com/12116 www.aspquiklink.com/12112 www.aspquiklink.com/12126 www.aspquiklink.com/12124
Pulstar plugs increase performance, fuel economy Enerpulse Inc. says the unique capacitor-based circuit inside the Pulstar Pulse Plug captures energy normally wasted by spark plugs, generating a spark with f ve times greater energy or 1,000 times more peak power. In independent tests, Pulstar has demonstrated improvements in engine performance and fuel economy by an average of 6% when compared to conventional spark plugs. ENERPULSE INC. Circle 150 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12150 DENSO MovinCool portable A/C DENSO Corp.’s MovinCool portable spot air conditioner features a warranty that covers parts and labor on the entire unit for three years and applies to the MovinCool Off ce Pro, Classic and Classic Plus lines. The units come with fully enclosed fan motors in a protective housing to prevent dust buildup on the motor, which can result in corrosion or electrical shorts. It all adds up to the longestlasting, most reliable and most worry-free product on the market, notes DENSO. DENSO CORP. Circle 151 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12151
ACDelco expands front and rear wiper, washer pump coverage ACDelco has introduced new ACDelco Professional and Advantage front and rear wiper blades and washer pumps covering more than 7.4 million vehicles. Affected brands include Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Subaru, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Chevrolet, Ford, Pontiac, Dodge and Plymouth. ACDELCO Cat-Back Exhaust for Inf niti G37 Advance FLOW Engineering (aFe) Power offers the Takeda USA Cat-Back Exhaust System for the 2008-2013 Inf niti G37 Coupe V6-3.7L (P/N 49-36103) that produces 12 hp and 9 ft.-lb. of torque. The dual transverse exhaust system is constructed from 2.5-inch mandrel bent stainless steel and is TIGwelded. AFe says it carefully engineered this system to maintain Inf niti’s distinct exhaust tone. To f nish off this exhaust are two 4.75-inch oval double-wall 304 polished stainless steel tips. AFE POWER Circle 152 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12152
Reduce costs, lower inventory levels with Apex vending solutions Apex Supply Chain Technologies provides automated point-of-use solutions that manage, track and control the f ow of parts, supplies, tools, testing equipment and more. Apex vending solutions are ideal for dealerships, maintenance garages and depots, and repair shops, the company notes. They reduce consumption and waste — including hoarding, overstock and stock-outs — lowering inventory levels and costs by up to 32%. Apex solutions are used by over 6,000 companies including many of the world’s largest automotive, tire and trucking companies. APEX SUPPLY CHAIN TECHNOLOGIES Circle 153 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12153
Busy bays, busy techs with E-Inspect AutoShop Solutions LLC has launched E-Inspect shop software for aftermarket automotive service providers. The web-based program helps techs keep data secure with the f exibility of using it with a tablet, laptop or PC. With E-Inspect managers can keep techs working in their bays by communicating easily with the service advisors and parts department by changing status to alert them that action is needed. AUTOSHOP SOLUTIONS LLC Circle 154 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12154 Bar’s Leaks Cooling System Repair Bar’s Leaks says the Bar’s Leaks Cooling System Repair not only stops coolant leaks and antifreeze loss, it also prevents overheating and corrects other cooling system problems to protect against future breakdowns and costly cooling system repairs. The dual-cavity bottle contains two formulas that combine to provide complete protection upon installation. One side includes a blend of carbon fiber sealer, leak-sealing liquid and stop-leak treatment to stop and prevent antifreeze loss. BAR’S LEAKS Circle 155 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12155
Blackburn’s website features a WheelFinder function Blackburn’s Hubcap & Wheel Inc.’s corporate website at www.blackburnwheels.com features descriptions of the company’s products including OEM alloy and steel wheels, late-model hubcaps, TPMS components, center caps/trim rings and antique/classic caps. The site also describes Blackburn’s alloy wheel ref nishing services, as well as bumper and parts rechroming. The site is linked with www.blackburnswheelf nder.com, a site that features a Wheel Finder function that goes back 50+ years. BLACKBURN’S HUBCAP & WHEEL INC. Circle 156 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12156 Bosch ESI[tronic] 2.0 software Robert Bosch LLC says its updated Mastertech VCI (M-VCI) scan tool provides greatly expanded, in-depth vehicle coverage, especially for European vehicles, with its powerful new ESI[tronic] 2.0 diagnostic software. ESI[tronic] (pronounced “Easy-tronic”) 2.0 complements the scan tool’s award winning Shop Foreman Pro software. ESI[tronic] 2.0 enhances the vehicle’s diagnostics experience by providing the technician with troubleshooting instructions, vehicle maintenance schedules and technical service bulletins when they are available. ROBERT BOSCH LLC Circle 157 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12157 Time-saving Power Steering Pumps CARDONE Industries Inc. offers Power Steering Pumps with a new metal pulley — pre-installed in 25 new SKUs of late-model Ford applications. In addition, CARDONE offers 130+ SKUs of domestic and import coverage. The pumps save labor time and there is no need to transfer the old pulley to the replacement pump, and there is no chance of reusing a damaged or bent pulley, the company notes. CARDONE also offers an option for the 2000-2004 Dodge Durango/Dakota (P/N 21- 4045R, pictured) that not only includes the pump with pre-installed pulley, but also the reservoir. CARDONE INDUSTRIES INC. Circle 158 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12158