Cabin Air: The Unseen Automotive Filter
Close to 90 percent of late-model cars and trucks now come factory-equipped with a cabin air filter, but the original filters in many of these vehicles have never been changed!
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Introduces More Than 80 New Part Numbers In The Month of December For A Range Of Applications
For a complete listing of new part numbers introduced in December, visit www.mahle-aftermarket.com or contact your MAHLE Clevite Account Manager.
New Luber-finer Oil Filter Mobile Website Helps Fleet Managers Identify Maintenance Cost Reductions
The new Luber-finer oil filter TRT Value Calculator has been designed to help fleet managers better understand current maintenance costs associated with oil changes, the company says.
Underhood Service Editor Ed Sunkin Reviews The Top 20 Automotive Related News Stories For 2012
From racing to refrigerants, Editor Ed Sunkin gives us his thoughts on the significant industry news of 2012.
MAHLE To Acquire RTI Technologies
RTI Technologies specializes in the development and distribution of automotive maintenance equipment, including air conditioning service, fluid exchange and nitrogen tire inflation systems. Based in York, Pa., RTI Technologies had sales of $14.7 million in 2011 and has 60 employees. The transaction is subject to certain customary closing conditions and is expected to close on Jan. 1, 2013.
FRAM Wins Popular Mechanics’ Readers’ Choice Award
Since 2009, Popular Mechanics has conducted the annual survey to determine readers’ favorite brands in the automotive, home, retail and electronics categories.
Fuel Pump Add-On Sales
Some common oversights in selling fuel pumps and related parts.
MAHLE Clevite Introduces 95 New Part Numbers In October
The new part numbers are available for various types of bearings, cylinder components, filters, gaskets, engine timing products and piston rings, as well as new turbocharger part numbers.
CARDONE Expands Magna-Pure In-line Power Steering Filter Lineup
According to CARDONE, Magna-Pure in-line filters, with built-in bypass technology, are proven to reduce customer comebacks by preventing steering system contamination.
Parts, Parts and More Parts
Thirty-three years ago, when I started my official career in the automotive business, the number one selling SKU was the FL1-A. Thirty-three years ago, when I started my official career in the automotive business, the number one selling SKU was the FL1-A. This Motorcraft spin-on filter fit every Ford produced with a spin-on filter,