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Tracer Products debuts electronic refrigerant leak detector

Tracer Products’ TP-9364 PRO-Alert IR electronic refrigerant leak detector is certified to meet the SAE J2791 and J2913 standards. It utilizes a state-of-the-art infrared sensor to accurately detect refrigerant leaks down to 0.1oz/year (3 g/year). A three-position sensitivity switch minimizes false triggering and allows for easy diagnosis of small, medium and large leaks. The unit is sensitive to R-12, R-134a, R-1234yf and other refrigerants.

27.08.2015

No lift left on switch

This bulletin applies to 2007-2013 Mazda CX9 vehicles. Some vehicles may exhibit inoperation of the power liftgate after battery disconnection and reconnection. Do not replace parts for this concern. The power liftgate will require re-initialization.

21.08.2015

SATAjet 5000 B Chopper version

The SATAjet 5000 B high performance spray gun has proved to be extremely popular with refinish professionals since its introduction last autumn. Building on this success SATA is now offering this spray gun model in a new special surface design.

18.08.2015

Hennessy has new X-Series tire changer

Hennessy Industries Inc. has added the 90X Rim Clamp tire changer to its X-Series line of Coats brand tire changers.

12.08.2015

RoadLog ELD Kits Expand Vehicle Compatibility

Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket’s OBD II installation kits expand the VDO RoadLog ELD vehicle application coverage to include more makes and models of commercial vehicles.

11.08.2015

Audi needs just a dab of grease

This bulletin applies to 2013 Audi TT models. A loud cracking or rubbing noise may be heard when turning the steering wheel, leading the owner to assume that there is a major problem.

10.08.2015

New tool from Gates determines belt wear

Gates Corp. has introduced a Belt Wear Gauge tool for serpentine belt inspection. The small, lightweight tool provides a simple and reliable way to determine belt wear by gauging material loss between belt grooves and providing instant pass/fail results.

06.08.2015

Esitronic Truck Scans Heavy Duty Trucks

Bosch’s Esitronic Truck is a truck scanning tool that covers heavy- and medium-duty truck, engine, transmission and brake system combinations.

05.08.2015

Jeep diesel fix

This bulletin applies to 2005-2006 Jeep Liberty vehicles equipped with the 2.8L VM turbo diesel engine, built before Oct. 19, 2007. The customer may experience a no-start, hard-start or rough idle condition. This may be caused by too much air in the fuel lines. A new filter/housing assembly is available that reduces the amount of air in the lines.

03.08.2015

Manbat introduce new Battery Validation tool ‘Connect + Reset’

Manbat are introducing their own battery validation tool, which will allow technicians to put the company’s advice into practice and correctly install the batteries Manbat supplies.