NEWS

Federated sweepstakes: Ultimate service provider will win an ultimate service truck

Federated Auto Parts will award a truck described as the ultimate grand prize to a Car Care Center member in its Ultimate Service Truck Sweepstakes. The truck is designed by motorsports artist Sam Bass and modified by Matt Steele and Bruno Massel, hosts of the SPEED cable network’s “Truck U.”

PRODUCTS

Hofmann Touchless Alignment Wheel Clamp

The new Hofmann Touchless Alignment Wheel Clamp (P/N AC400) from Snap-on Equipment allows service technicians to get accurate and repeatable results quickly and efficiently, all without the clamps touching the wheel rim.

TSB'S

Hyundai gasketing tip

This TSB provides important service information to properly seal the cylinder head cover when any service has been performed that requires cover removal.

PRODUCTS

Bosch adds 30 new Coil-on-Plug Boots

Robert Bosch LLC has added 30 part numbers to its existing line of Coil-on-Plug (COP) Boots that now cover 21 million vehicles in operation in the United States and Canada.

Tech Stuff

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Tool review: Goodson cam bearing tool

Noise/vibration/harshness (Part II): Chasing the irritant gremlins

Fire in the hole! Spark plugs: past and present

Electric fuel pump diagnosis: Houston, we have a problem

TSB's

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Kia transaxle temp

This bulletin provides information related to replacing the transaxle oil temperature sensor on six-speed automatic transaxles with DTC P0711, P0712 and/or P0713. This includes 2011 and later Sorento (Xma), Sorento (VQ), Sportage (SL), Optima (TF/QF; excluding HEV), Forte (TD), and 2012 and later Rio (UB) and Soul (AM) vehicles.

Whistling Nissan Murano

The 2009 Nissan Murano may exhibit a whistle noise from the engine during light acceleration.

Subaru washer level sensor

Subaru has released this bulletin to explain the inspection, diagnosis and replacement of the washer fluid level sensor on 2006 and later Tribeca, 2010 and later Legacy and Outback and 2012 Impreza vehicles

Nitro tap

A tapping sound in the engine compartment may be heard after engine warm-up on 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro vehicles. This bulletin involves the installation of a serpentine drive belt and a new design idler pulley using a revised belt routing.

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Maine bill to prohibit ethanol-blended gas signed into law; total ban fails senate vote

Legislation (LD 453) that prohibits a person from selling or offering for sale gasoline that contains corn-based ethanol as an additive at a level greater than 10% by volume has been signed into law by Maine Gov. Paul LePage.

Motorcraft Installer/Fleet Rebate Program gets online upgrade

Motorcraft will be offering customers in its Installer/Fleet Rebate Program new online upload functionality as part of an effort to make the process more efficient and user-friendly, allowing customers to fill out and submit a claim form along with their supporting documentation via an online portal.