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ALK Products Featured in J.J. Keller’s Fleet Management Tool

ALK Technologies announced that its ALK Maps and PC*Miler web services products are now available with J.J. Keller’s Encompass with E-Logs premium edition online fleet management dashboard.

01.08.2014

OTC releases battery tester and app

OTC, a Bosch Automotive Service Solutions brand, has introduced a pocket-sized battery tester that offers near-instant battery, charging and starting system test results with a technician’s iOS or Android device.

31.07.2014

Noisy Yaris

Some 2007-2012 Toyota Yaris vehicles may exhibit a noise from the front of the chassis that is heard under acceleration/deceleration, when braking or when driving over an uneven road surface.

30.07.2014

Air Fuel Ratio Sensors vs. Oxygen Sensors

With fuel prices rising, the need for accurate air/fuel mixture monitoring is more important than ever.

29.07.2014

Bartec Mitsubishi Assisted Relearn

Bartec USA LLC now offers the Mitsubishi Assisted Relearn to install new TPMS sensors on the Mitsubishi Lancer, Outlander and the new Mirage.

29.07.2014

BMW exhaust flap

A rattling noise from the exhaust tail pipe may be noted on 2012 BMW models equipped with the N54, N54T or N55 engine. The noise can last up to 60 seconds. The cause is insufficient vacuum to hold the exhaust flap shut. Note: There will be an audible one-time click from the exhaust flap when it opens or closes, which is a normal function.

28.07.2014

Civic hybrid software update

Three DTCs have been added for 2006-2009 Honda Civic Hybrids. These DTCs were not listed in the service manual and their descriptions were not in the HDS.

25.07.2014

Mazda wire chafe

Some 2007-2009 Mazda 3 (not including Mazdaspeed3) and 2007-2010 Mazda5 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1CR******367196 (produced before November 6, 2009 may experience the MIL on with DTC P0131/P2251 because the A/F sensor connector bracket contacts and damages the sensor harness.

24.07.2014

New Features Added to TireMaster Software

ASA Automotive Systems announced new features to its TireMaster software with the latest release of the Epicor Integrated Service Estimator (ISE).

24.07.2014

Heavy-Duty Inground Lift Offers Higher Capacity

Rotary Lift's modular, environmentally friendly, heavy-duty inground lift, the MOD35 Series, offers improved lifting capacity, patent-pending pendant controls, and reduced installation costs.