Understanding And Selling Catalytic Converters
An internal combustion engine creates heat energy by igniting a mixture of gasoline and atmospheric oxygen with a high-voltage spark. Unfortunately, a residual quantity of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen oxides (NOX) are left over after combustion.
CRC Industries To Showcase K&W FiberLock On Full Car Wrap At NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Events
A manufacturer of chemical specialty products for maintenance and repair professionals and do-it-yourselfers, CRC is the primary sponsor of the No. 40 Chevrolet SS driven by Landon Cassill for the Hillman Racing team for two events this season. WARMINSTER, Pa. – CRC Industries has announced it will showcase its K&W FIBERLOCK Head Gasket & Block Repair cooling
Coolant Doesn’t Last Forever
The condition of the coolant can be checked periodically with test strips that change color in response to chemical changes in the coolant. Most late-model vehicles specify a certain type of coolant. Most of these are long-life coolants are good for up to five years or 100,000 miles of service. Such coolants use proprietary
Turbochargers Give Small Engines A Boost
A turbocharger uses waste heat and exhaust flow from the engine to spin a turbine wheel at high speed.
Executive Interview With Michael Palm, Vice President Of Marketing And Sales, CRP
Michael Palm is vice president of marketing and sales at CRP. He initially began his career at CRP in 1986, but left the company to take a position as director of worldwide marketing at Berlitz, an international leader in language instruction. In 2005, he returned to CRP and has been responsible for managing all marketing and sales aspects of CRPs businesses in both the automotive and industrial sectors. In this Executive Interview, Palm brings us up to speed on CRP’s integration of the AJUSA brand into its product portfolio over the past year; and also talks about product trends such as the increasing popularity of timing belt kits.
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Engine Parts
● BEARINGS — Provide support for the crankshaft and camshaft. A thin film of oil between the bearings and shafts reduce friction and prevent wear. Most late model original equipment engine bearings are aluminum, or aluminum with a steel backing. Older engines typically use tri-metal (babbit and copper/lead over steel) rod and main bearings. Worn
How To Sell And Use Automotive Chemicals
In the modern era of reduced vehicle maintenance requirements, it’s very easy to develop a complacent attitude toward selling automotive chemicals. But, in our current market, automotive chemicals have become far more than just “snake oil” or “mechanic in a can” products. To the contrary — many are essential tools for keeping a modern vehicle
Engine Failures And How To Deal With Them
Because customers depend upon their parts professionals for guidance in repairing modern engines, let’s take a look at what parts and services you should recommend in dealing with each of these relatively expensive repairs.
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Engine Mechanical Parts
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Engine Mechanical Parts
High Voltage
Hybrid vehicles of all types and sizes are all in high demand but in short supply.