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Pop goes the Lexus

Some 2011-2012 Lexus LS 460 AWD vehicles may exhibit a front suspension noise described as a “spring pop” while driving slowly and turning to the left or right full-lock position.

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15.10.2013

ContiTech offers Elastic Multi V-Belt service tips

Continental AG says that elastic multi v-belts are becoming increasingly popular in the engines of today’s automobile, and its ContiTech Power Transmission Group suggests that professional repair technicians take note of key tips that will help replacement and earn the customers’ confidence and loyalty.

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15.10.2013

Honda oil with MIL

This TSB applies to 2008-2010 Honda Accord V6, 2011 Accord V6 A/T, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2008-2011 Odyssey and 2009-2011 Pilot vehicles. The engine oil level may be low and the MIL on with DTC P3400 and/or P3497 (VPS stuck oil bank 1 / oil bank 2).

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14.10.2013

Dorman Products Announces Acquisition Of Re-Involt Technologies And Launch Of New OE Solutions Hybrid Drive Battery Program

Dorman Products today is announcing its recent acquisition of Re-Involt Technologies and the subsequent introduction of its new line of Dorman OE Solutions remanufactured hybrid drive batteries. This acquisition and the resulting product offering of direct replacement batteries positions aftermarket service providers to capture their share of this rapidly growing market opportunity, according to Dorman.