Tech Tip: Mitsubishi 2-3 Shift Flare, Slipping
Some customers may complain of shift flare when shifting from second gear to third gear. This bulletin contains procedures for diagnosing and repairing this condition. New, improved parts are listed in the Parts Information section of this bulletin. Affected vehicles: 1997-2002 Mirage, 1999-2005 Galant, 2000-’05 Eclipse, 2001-’04 Diamante, 2001-’05 Eclipse Spyder, 2002-’05 Lancer, 2003-’05 Outlander,
Delphi Product & Service Solutions Announces New Training Course To Help Technicians Repair ABS, Stability Control And Traction Control Systems
Technicians can learn from Delphi’s leading-edge professional instructors on how to perform a brake bleeding process on vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes, how a hybrid brake-by-wire system works and much more.
Philips Automotive Introduces Replacement Headlamps With Advanced LED Technology
Designed as direct replacement for standard 5 x 7-inch rectangular and 7-inch round headlamps
ContiTech Introduces Wear-Resistant Multiple V-ribbed Belt For Quiet Operation
The belt’s special feature is that the pulley side consists of a fabric reinforcement, and is highly resistant to wear.
NASTF Meeting Tackles OEM And Aftermarket Topics Of Today, Tomorrow
The NASTF meeting, held twice annually at locations where technicians gather, is a studio event broadcast internationally on the association’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/nastfdotorg) and is available there as a recorded event for future viewing.
Auto-Wares Concludes Successful 17th Year Of Tech Expos In Schaumburg
More than 275 manufacturers and vendors were on-hand for a two-day trade show held at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. Among the topics discussed Friday during the company’s Membership Day were marketing plans for 2014; advances in information and technology; vendor presentations by Standard Motor Products, WIX Filters, Federal-Mogul and Tenneco.
Auto-Wares Reports Another Successful Parts Store And Service Tech Expo In Grand Rapids
More than 2,450 service technicians, parts store owners and other automotive aftermarket professionals attended the Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Parts Store and Tech Expo in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15.
High-Tech Lighting Tips
An upgrade option for motorists who do a lot of nighttime driving or applications where replacing the headlamps is difficult would be “long life” replacement bulbs.
TechSmart Releases New Import Solutions Tech Session Videos
Highlighting the Tech Sessions are TechSmart’s all-new, not remanufactured, electronic throttle bodies for Nissan and Infiniti, and TechSmart VVT chain tensioner kits for VW and Audi.
FRAM Filtration Launches FRAM Pro Series Filter Program For Professional Technicians
Introduced at AAPEX, this new product line is designed to help installers grow their businesses. LAKE FOREST, Ill. – FRAM has announced the availability of the new FRAM Pro Series product line, a set of specially designed oil filters that align oil filter selection with the specific oil – conventional, premium conventional and full synthetic
