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FRAM Pro Series oil f lter program FRAM Group IP LLC offers the FRAM Pro Series product line, a set of specially designed oil f lters that align oil f lter selection with the mostfrequently used oil types by installers. FRAM Pro Synthetic is engineered for synthetic oil with long-life protection up to 15,000 miles. FRAM Pro Plus is designed as a tradeup f lter aligned with synthetic blend and premium convention oils for extended change intervals up to 10,000 miles. FRAM Pro provides a quality f lter engineered for vehicles that use conventional oil with more regular change intervals of 3,000 to 5,000 miles. FRAM GROUP IP LLC Circle 159 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11159 SMP releases TechSmart import solutions video Standard Motor Products Inc. has released a TechSmart Tech Session video on import automotive repair highlighting all-new electronic throttle bodies for Nissan and Inf niti (pictured), and VVT chain tensioner kits for VW and Audi. The video also covers power distribution centers for VW and Audi, an ignition coil harness repair kit, expansion tank service kits for BMW and more. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS INC. Circle 160 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11160 JohnDow modular storage system JohnDow Industries Inc. has added the Smart Wall Modular Storage System to its JohnDow Automotive Service Equipment brand. The company says Smart Wall is a better option for storage of tools and parts. The system keeps workshop tools and supplies organized, secure and accessible at all times while maximizing available storage space. Smart Wall panels accommodate a variety of tools, supplies and parts, and storage layouts can be customized using accessories including shelves, parts, bins and hooks. JOHNDOW INDUSTRIES INC. Circle 161 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11161 Rotary speeds up SPO12 lift for trucks, vans Rotary Lift says its patent-pending Shockwave technology is now available for the f rst time on a 12,000-lb. capacity lift, making it possible to service pick-ups, work trucks and vans faster than ever. Rotary Lift has expanded its productivity-enhancing Shockwave offerings beyond 10,000-lb. capacity two-post and SmartLift in-ground lifts to include its popular SPO12 two-post lift. ROTARY LIFT Circle 162 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11162

Mighty Innovative air tools King Tony America offers the Mighty-Seven Mighty Innovative air tool, the NE-399 3/8-inch and NE-499 1/2-inch impact air ratchets. The NE-399/NE-499 gives the power of an impact with the accessibility of a ratchet, the company notes. The tools feature Mighty’s ergonomic design with reverse and two-position forward ring control. King Tony says let the NE-399/ NE-499 increase productivity by getting the power demand in tight spaces. KING TONY AMERICA Circle 163 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11163

Liqui Moly Diesel Filter cleaning kit Liqui Moly GmbH announced that its Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) cleaning kit is now available in the United States and Canada. The company says the kit is an economical and effective alternative for garages. With it the f lter can be cleaned without removing it from the vehicle. The entire procedure requires only 30 to 60 minutes. The company says technicians can take this new critical service away from the dealer, and customers will feel the difference immediately after this service. LIQUI MOLY GMBH Circle 164 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11164 Lista tire carousel holds 352 tires Lista International Corp. says its new automated tire carousel maximizes storage space and presents a clean, organized and professional appearance in auto repair facilities. The fully motorized tire carousel makes it easy and fast to store and retrieve various styles of tires. The carousel handles tires up to 32 inches in diameter and can hold between 147 and 352 tires. Only one operator is required to rotate the carrier frames and locate the desired set of tires. LISTA INTERNATIONAL CORP. Circle 165 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11165 AMSOIL Silicone Spray lubricates, protects AMSOIL Inc. says its reformulated Silicone Spray effectively lubricates and protects nonmetal surfaces with a dry lubricating f lm, making it ideal for applications that may be damaged by conventional lubricants such as grease or oil. AMSOIL Silicone Spray provides protection where light-duty or silicone lubricants are recommended, including rubber, plastic, nylon, upholstery, vinyl, wood, cardboard and other nonmetal surfaces. AMSOIL INC. Circle 166 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11166

TPMS Sensor Storage Cabinets The JohnDow Dynamic division of JohnDow Industries Inc. has introduced a line of TPMS Sensor Storage Cabinets. The single door TPMS-90 cabinet will hold up to 90 Dual Valve Technology (DVT) sensors that are stored in separate rows for easy identif cation. Up to 72 DVT-sensors can be stored in the TPMS-72P two-door deluxe cabinet along with up to 28 boxes of service kits and accessories. A pullout drawer is added to hold essential TPMS service tools. Both cabinets can be locked for additional security. JOHNDOW INDUSTRIES INC. Circle 167 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11167

Matco impact wrench is most powerful of all time Matco Tools says its new MT2769 offers technicians the most powerful 1/2- inch impact wrench on the market with a best-in-class breakaway torque of 1,300 ft.-lbs. and an exclusive easy-change muff er design that allows for easy servicing and sound level adjustment. The MT2769 features a onehand forward/reverse push button design. A reinforced clutch mechanism, rear housing power adjustment and a tip valve variable speed throttle provide techs with the power and speed they are looking for in an impact wrench. MATCO TOOLS Circle 168 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11168

Mayhew expands tool production operations High-quality hand tool manufacturer Mayhew Steel Products Inc. has expanded its Massachusetts operations with the acquisition of the land and buildings adjacent to its facility in Turners Falls. The expansion creates a 12-acre smoke-free campus with 80,000 square feet of manufacturing, warehouse and off ce space. Mayhew manufactures high-quality hand tools under the Mayhew Tools name. Mayhew Steel Products Inc. markets Mayhew Tools, as well as other private brands around the world. MAYHEW STEEL PRODUCTS INC. Circle 169 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11169

Permatex single-use Rotor Cleaning Wipe Permatex says its new Permatex single-use Rotor Cleaning Wipe towelette makes it easier to clean and prepare new brake rotors for installation. The Brake Rotor Wipes are water-based cleansing wipes designed to remove oil residue and impurities from the rotor surface and help protect the rotor from corrosion. The formula contains no VOCs and helps to promote pad wear-in. The wipe also leaves a thin protection correction coating, which prolongs rotor life and helps prevent brake squeal. PERMATEX Circle 170 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11170 X-tremeVision LED Exterior Lighting Philips Automotive North America says it is first to market with street legal applications for stop, tail and back-up lighting with its new line of Philips X-tremeVision LED Exterior Lighting. The Philips X-tremeVision LED Exterior bulb replacements use high-powered LEDs to deliver f ve times more light output than standard 1156, 1157 and 921 incandescent bulbs, while using 13 times less energy. The extra light output provided by these new LEDs helps increase safety and speeds driver response during braking. PHILIPS AUTOMOTIVE NORTH AMERICA Circle 171 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11171 Bosch adds wipers, alternators Robert Bosch LLC has added a new wiper blade program for heavy duty vehicles and 50 part numbers to its remanufactured alternator line. The program consists of 19 wiper blade part numbers covering 6.4 million heavy-duty vehicles. The introduction of 50 new remanufactured alternator part numbers to the rotating electric product line adds coverage for Asian and domestic vehicles from model years 2001 through 2013. Applications include Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. ROBERT BOSCH LLC Circle 172 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11172 Rotary Lift Mobile Wheel Lift Rotary Lift says for shops that cater to performance-based vehicles with ceramic brakes, Rotary’s new MW-200 Mobile Wheel Lift takes the worry out of the wheel removal and installation process. Because they are lighter, can withstand higher temperatures, and offer other benefits, ceramic composite disc brakes are offered as factory options on a growing number of performance vehicles. However, the same properties that make ceramic disc brakes desirable also make them susceptible to accidental chipping and cracking during service, notes Rotary. ROTARY LIFT Circle 173 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11173

Headlight restoration made easy Search Automotive Technologies LLC introduced LightRite, a premium headlight restoration kit that restores polycarbonate headlight lenses after the factory coating wears off. UV exposure then causes the lens to become cloudy and faded, reducing the optical illumination. LightRite provides for chemical, water, heat and abrasion resistance for a clear, hard and durable lens coating. This formula is over 65% solids, which forms a coating that is superior to the original factory coating. SEARCH AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES LLC Circle 174 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11174 Shure introduces HeavyDuty Drawer System Shure Manufacturing Corp. says its High-Density Heavy-Duty Drawer System features endless conf gurations. All drawers include dividers and partitions, and it is available in two widths, two depths and three drawer heights. Widths include 36 and 48 inches, with 18- and 24-inch depths. Drawers are available in 3-, 6- and 9-inch heights. Three-inch drawers have a 250-lb. capacity, and 6- and 9-inch drawers have 400-lb. capacities. Additional drawers can be purchased as single or multiple units. SHURE MANUFACTURING CORP. Circle 175 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11175 SMP releases 412 new parts for Intermotor line Standard Motor Products Inc. has added 412 new part numbers to its Intermotor line of import parts. The Intermotor line expansion features over 175 new switches, including multi-function, combination, heated seat, parking brake, trunk ajar, cruise control, fog lamp, power seat memory and power window, covering 80 million additional VIO. Intermotor also added more than 125 sensors, including signif cant coverage for clone-able TPMS sensors, secondary air injection, exhaust gas temperature, camshaft and crankshaft, ABS speed, brake pad wear, turbocharger boost, and vehicle speed sensors. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS INC. Circle 176 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11176 Snap-on Software Upgrade 13.4 Snap-on Diagnostics says the new Software Upgrade 13.4 is packed with high-performance diagnostics specif cally formulated to help professional technicians fix more cars faster. With the most current diagnostic capabilities for over 64 million vehicles on the road today, this e road today this powerful upgrade expands repair shops’ service reach by delivering the latest features and new coverage for all major makes back to model year 1998. SNAP-ON DIAGNOSTICS Circle 177 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11177 Get value from service transactions with SwervePay SwervePay LLC says SwervePay Auto is a cloud-based solution to stronger customer relationships, reduced operating costs and increased prof tability for repair service departments through the payment transaction process. SwervePay Auto enables auto dealers to leverage their payment data to more effectively deliver “concierge service” to their customers, while reducing operating costs, increasing revenue opportunities and better securing the payment transaction process. SWERVEPAY LLC Circle 178 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11178

New friction lines in Monroe brakes catalog Tenneco Inc. has released its 2013-2014 Monroe brakes catalog featuring new friction product lines and several new part numbers for late-model applications. The catalog highlights the expansion of the Monroe brand’s Total Solution line of ultra-premium brake pads. Tenneco says Monroe Total Solution pads are delivered complete with electronic wire wear sensors, noise elimination hardware and sensory locking plate backing plates. TENNECO INC. Circle 179 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11179

Tracerline Vio-Blu f nds system leaks Tracer Products has introduced the Tracerline Vio-Blu, a cordless, dual-head LED f ashlight for locating all automotive system leaks. The Vio-Blu features a high-output True UV LED at one end and a super-bright blue light LED at the other. As a result, it provides optimal f uorescent response and contrast, regardless of the type of dye. This ensures that all leaks glow brilliantly, the company says. TRACER PRODUCTS Circle 180 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11180

TRICO Force premium beam blade Trico Products Corp. says the new TRICO Force high-performance beam blade is engineered with a combination of advanced wiper technologies designed for maximizing safety in today’s extreme driving environment. TRICO Force features the patented VorTec aerofoil that controls airf ow t and transfers wind force downward to provide a maximum contact between the wiper blade m and windshield. The swept-wing spoiler slices a through turbulence to deliver a f awless wipe t and excellent visibility in all driving situations, a notes Trico. n TRICO PRODUCTS CORP.T Circle 181 on Reader Service CardC www.aspquiklink.com/11181w Vacutec WV711 f nds turbo system leaks Vacutec says the WV711 smoke machine is designed especially for leak testing turbocharged and any other boosted systems and f nds all leaks, especially high-pressure leaks. Using patent-pending Smart-Pressure technology and patented UV dye technology, the smoke machine delivers the densest smoke at any pressure setting. With the contaminant-free UltraTraceUV dye solution, the WV711 f nds all high pressure leaks, even those you cannot see with smoke alone. VACUTEC Circle 182 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11182 RAPTAIR-MF air compressor has two-speeds Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors (VMAC) has added an idledown feature to the RAPTAIR-MF system. The system now features low speed at 2,600 rpm and high speed at 3,600 rpm. The low speed is quieter, burns less fuel and provides low engine speed at startup, providing added protection for the unit, notes VMAC. The higher speed delivers more power when it is required to a maximum of 45 cfm. The lower idling speed also protects the system at start-up as it idles at low speed for f ve seconds before idling up. VMAC Circle 183 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11183

Red Line SI-1 Complete Fuel System Cleaner SI-1 Complete Fuel System Cleaner from Red Line Oil cleans to nearly 100% eff ciency in one treatment, reducing octane needs, improving fuel delivery and lubricating upper cylinders, the company notes. SI-1 cleans injectors, carburetors, pollution control valves, engine valve and combustion chamber deposits with a concentrated blend of the most powerful high-temp and lowtemp detergents available, says the company. SI-1 and additional Red Line Oil products are available at WORLDPAC Inc., a wholesale auto parts distributor. WORLDPAC INC. Circle 184 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11184

ZF Services has 60 new shock SKUs ZF Services LLC has released 60 new part numbers in its original equipment technology ride control program under the Sachs brand for the passenger car and light truck vehicle market. ZF Services says the parts were strategically chosen to maximize the greatest SKU eff ciency. The newly issued Sachs part numbers have application coverage for over 17 million vehicles on the road today. ZF SERVICES LLC Circle 185 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11185 Bosch extends parts coverage to 12 million vehicles Robert Bosch LLC has added part numbers for fuel injectors, iridium and original equipment specialty spark plugs, and specialty wiper blade sets to expand coverage to 12 million domestic, European and Asian vehicles with many of the part numbers being the same as OE. Bosch has added 11 new part numbers to its line of gasoline fuel injectors. They cover 5 million new applications spanning model years 2003 to 2012 and include passenger cars, SUVs and trucks from makers such as Ford, General Motors and Nissan. ROBERT BOSCH LLC Circle 186 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11186 MOOG Problem Solver control arm bushings Federal-Mogul Corp. says MOOG Problem Solver control arm bushings feature a patent-pending ball-and-socket design that eliminates stress-induced failures encountered in original equipment-style parts. OE-style control arm bushings used in vertical applications are commonly manufactured from a hard rubber compound that has been bonded to a housing and bolt sleeve. The new Problem Solver bushings are permanently lubricated and sealed with premium MOOG boots to prevent contamination. FEDERAL-MOGUL CORP. Circle 187 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11187 SOLAR 1852 100-amp f xed load battery tester Clore Automotive offers Model No. 1852, a 100-amp f xed-load battery tester from SOLAR designed for portable professional use, quickly providing assessment of battery condition and charging/starting system performance for 6- and 12-volt systems. The company says the unit is calibrated to test batteries up to 1,000 CCA and features an easyto-read color-coded meter and a graduated scale for assessing battery condition. CLORE AUTOMOTIVE Circle 188 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11188