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GM chooses Redline Detection for essential equipment program across North America

Variable pressure from 2-20 PSI and variable flow allow technicians to simulate the boost load of a running engine for testing with the engine safely off.

GM chooses Redline Detection for essential equipment program across North America

By Staff/Wire Reports on September 2, 2020

PowerSmoke is specifically engineered to test the integrity of turbo, boosted, high pressure systems and will be required in all 4,550 GM dealerships.

New portable air cooler helps protect techs against heat-related illnesses

The Cool Boss’s oscillating swing-louvers push the air out in all directions, cooling down the whole shop at once, according to the company.

New portable air cooler helps protect techs against heat-related illnesses

By Staff/Wire Reports on June 24, 2020

The Cool Boss pulls in hot air through the back and cools it instantly using an evaporative media that reduces the air temperature by as much as 26 degrees.

Bosch ADS 625 diagnostic scan tool now available on Shop-Ware Shop Management Platform

By Staff/Wire Reports on April 22, 2020

Bosch is also offering a free ADS 625 scan tool for all Bosch Car Service Shops that sign up for a year subscription for the Shop-Ware Master Plan.

MAHLE Aftermarket presents the new CustomerCare Portal (MCCP)

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 17, 2020

MAHLE Aftermarket customers can find out about products, place orders, view order status and order history, and download invoices and bills of delivery.

MAHLE Motorsport introduces 94mm PowerPak piston kit for VW

All MAHLE PowerPak pistons are dual coated with a dry lubricant phosphate coating and the company’s GRAFAL skirt coating that reduces drag, scuffing, friction, cylinder bore wear and reduces piston noise.

MAHLE Motorsport introduces 94mm PowerPak piston kit for VW

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 3, 2020

The racing kit for Volkswagen Beetles I, II and III includes a Nitrided Stainless Steel 1.2mm top ring, 1.2mm 2nd and 2.5mm oil ring set.

Raybestos R-Line expands to full coverage

“The Raybestos R-Line now has nearly 1,000 part numbers and covers virtually every type of domestic or import nameplate vehicle that may enter our customers’ bays,” said Kristin Grons, marketing manager for Brake Parts Inc LLC (BPI).

Raybestos R-Line expands to full coverage

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 3, 2020

Raybestos has further expanded its R-Line brake pad offering with the addition of new part numbers for older vehicle models.

Hofmann introduces new mobile wheel aligner and 12K 4-post alignment lift

The new Hofmann 12K 4-Post Alignment Lift System can be used on any vehicle from compact cars to heavy-duty pickups. The lift system is designed to fit into a small space, while providing up to 12,000 pounds of heavy-duty lifting capacity.

Hofmann introduces new mobile wheel aligner and 12K 4-post alignment lift

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 2, 2020

When used together, the new Hofmann geoliner 590 Mobile Wheel Alignment System and the Hofmann12K 4-Post Alignment Lift System will give shops a competitive advantage in the wheel alignment business.