3 Things to Know About Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
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Mayhew Introduces 9-Piece Pneumatic Replaceable Tip Hammer Set
The new 9-piece pneumatic replaceable tip hammer set (part number 32026) from Mayhew Steel Products Inc. includes three replaceable tip hammer lengths, including 4 ¼-inch, 8-inch and 12-inch, for pneumatic zips guns.
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Nucap Expands Expands NRS Galvanized Brake Pad Line
Nucap Industries has added 57 SKUs to its North American-made NRS galvanized brake pad lineup to provide coverage for an additional 1,600 vehicle applications.
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Alliance Hosts Hometown Summit During Sales & Marketing Forum
Amid a three-day forum packed with classes, workshops, speakers and more, the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. invited a senator to address the 125 shareholder attendees at its annual Sales & Marketing Forum in San Antonio.
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Chrysler announced a recall involving the cruise control systems on a variety of 2014-2019 vehicles, including Ram trucks, Durango, Journey, Chrysler 300, 200 and Pacifica, Dodge Charger and Challenger and Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Wrangler models, built from June 2012 to May 2018.
Ford Catalyst Sensor
Some 2018-2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Duratec engine and an automatic transmission and built from Sept. 1, 2017, to Nov. 28, 2018, may exhibit an illuminated MIL, with DTCs P0137 and/or P0141. This may be due to a faulty catalyst monitor sensor as well as PCM software.
Jeep Reflash
This bulletin applies to 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot models regarding a flash to improve cold starts and cruise control. A customer may experience a MIL on and may note that the engine is hard to start when cold, and/or the cruise control acceleration feels too fast at low speeds of around 35 mph.
It’s Just a Noise
This bulletin applies to 2010-2016 GMC Acadia and 2017 GMC Acadia Limited vehicles. Some customers may comment that there is a clunk/thump noise on acceleration once after each key cycle that may be mistaken as coming from the engine compartment or suspension.
Standard Motor Products Appoints Iles CFO
Standard Motor Products Inc. has named Nathan Iles the chief financial officer of the company. Jim Burke, who served as CFO since 1999, has been promoted to chief operating officer and will assist in the transition of CFO duties.
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Adds Sanel NAPA as Lifetime Trustee
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation has welcomed Sanel NAPA Auto Parts/The Segal Family as a new lifetime trustee and thanks them for their generous support of the foundation in memory of the late George Segal.
Wegner Named Vice President of Sales at Brake Parts Inc
Jake Wegner has been named vice president of sales for Brake Parts Inc LLC, according to Paul Ferrandino, chief commercial officer for BPI.
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