Schaeffler Announces Expanded Line of LuK Clutch Products
The LuK program now includes more than 750 clutch set
and 180 flywheel SKUs.
Get A Better Look At Reman Parts
Reman parts are typically sold as a lower-cost alternative to new parts. When you look up a replacement part for a customer, you may find one or more listings for reman parts as well as new parts.
Stop Leaving Money on the Table
Sales of related engine parts over a year could add up to a tidy sum of cash.
A Shop’s Opinion on Reman Aftermarket Automotive Parts
Remanufactured auto parts have become a major portion of today’s multi-billion dollar automotive replacement parts industry. Today, just about every type of rebuildable component from windshield wiper motors to computers to complete engines and transmissions are offered through a local warehouse, jobber, or retail parts outlet.
FILTERS: Motorists May Ignore Them, But They Can’t Afford To
When the economy slumps, what’s the first thing many motorists cut back on to save money? Maintenance. Repairs can’t be postponed because if their vehicle breaks down, it has to be fixed. But maintenance is something that’s performed at the vehicle owner’s discretion. He or she can decide what to service and when depending on
GM DEXRON-VI Specs
By Walt Silveira, director of automotive products, lubricants, ConocoPhillips Company, Kendall, Phillips 66, 76 and Conoco brands. The new DEXRON-VI specification handed down from General Motors has created a lot of industry buzz and some uncertainty. The following are some of the most frequently asked questions and our answers to help prepare you for the
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Manual Transmission
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Identify major transmission components
• Identify transmission component functions
• Identify related items
• Provide basic use, installation and warranty information
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Automatic Transmission
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Identify major automatic transmission components
• Identify automatic transmission component functions
• Identify related items
• Provide basic use, installation and warranty information
Stocking & Selling Reman Parts
Remanufactured parts have long been a more affordable alternative to new parts. Historically, reman parts typically sell for 25 to 40 percent less than comparable new parts. The price difference is a strong sales incentive, especially for do-it-yourselfers who are trying to save money on repairs. But now there’s a new angle to selling reman parts: they’re also “green.”
ASE Test Prep: Manual Transmissions/Transaxles
There will be two questions on the ASE P2 test that deal with manual transmissions and transaxles.