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Driving Growth: How Clean Cars and Climate Policy Can Create Jobs
This new publication, from the Natural Resources Defense Council, the UAW and the Center for American Progress, demonstrates that a new fleet of fuel-efficient vehicles would allow drivers to enhance energy security, reduce carbon emissions and put a...
Independent Repair Industry: Focus Group Findings on Buying Influences of Repair Professionals
The Marketing Executives Council (MEC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has just released a Special Report which analyzes the buying influences on the independent repair industry. The new Special Report, “Independent Repair ...
Special Report: Independent Aftermarket Image – Quality Does Matter
A growing trend has developed among various automotive aftermarket channel partners in recent year: the proliferation of lower-cost, often lower-performing aftermarket parts in an attempt to offer more competitive pricing and/or improve profit margin...
“What You Don’t Know Could Burn You”
“What You Don’t Know Could Burn You,” a new white paper on handling fuel in the auto service shop from JohnDow Industries, provides timely safety information for shop instructors and their students.
Remy’s New Technical White Paper on the Connection Between Alternator Efficiency and Fuel Savings
Improving fuel savings is one of the most important goals of any fleet on the road today. Inspired by this fact, Remy Inc. recently published a new white paper entitled, “Improving Alternator Efficiency Measurably Reduces Fuel Costs,” in order to sha...
Mitchell Releases Fourth Quarter 2008 Industry Trends Report
Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information, workflow, and performance management solutions to the collision claims and repair industries, today released the fourth quarter 2008 edition of its Industry Trends Report (ITR)—the comp...
ESCAPE HYBRID: EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE
Escape Hybrid emergency response procedures are similar to those for a traditional gasoline powered vehicle with the exception of the high voltage electrical system. The guide is 11-pages.
Special Report: Alternative Fuel: Diesel Vehicles Available in the U.S.
In 2008, 12 auto manufacturers have announced or introduced at least 13 diesel models to the U.S. market and unveiled four concept cars with a diesel powertrain. Thus, the growing resurgence of clean diesel technology in the U.S., coupled with the ad...
Get the Most from Your Compressor Investment
Kaeser’s Compressor Selection Guide is an 8-page publication that takes you step-by-step through the process of evaluating and selecting the right compressor for your needs.
Biodiesel Handling and Use Guidelines
This document is a guide for those who blend, distribute, and use biodiesel and biodiesel blends. It is intended to help fleets and individual users, blenders, distributors, and those involved in related activities understand procedures for handling ...
Mitchell Releases Third Quarter 2008 Industry Trends Report
This edition's Quarterly Feature, "The Average Severity of Hybrid versus Gas Vehicles," by Mitchell's Senior Director, Information Services, Jamison Day, discusses the recent results of a study conducted by Mitchell that examines the differences in e...
SYLVANIA Step-By-Step Bulb Type Headlight Replacement
In the Remove and Replace example shown here, the entire headlamp is accessed by easily removing a pin.
SYLVANIA's Guide to Night Driving
Headlights dim over time. SYLVANIA recommends replacing headlights in pairs. Replacement ensures that your headlights will always be their brightest.
ACDelco’s Electric Fuel Pumps
The material contained in this brochure is a summary of instructions and cautions for the service of electric fuel pumps. For more training from ACDelco, click on their ad to the right
ACDelco’s Clutch Service Procedures
The material contained in this brochure is a summary of instructions and cautions for the service of clutches. For more training from ACDelco, click on their ad to the right.
Bose Suspension System
Bose Corporation has created a unique electromagnetic suspension system for automobiles. This
paper outlines the 24-year ongoing research project that led to the Bose suspension, describes the
key innovations in the system, and summarizes the syste...
ACDelco's Power Steering Pump Replacement Procedures
ACDelco shows you that skipping steps costs you time and trouble later.
For more training material from ACDelco, click on their ad to the right.
Ford Escape Hybrid Emergancy Response Guide
Escape Hybrid emergency response procedures are similar to those for a traditional gasoline powered vehicle with the exception of the high voltage electrical system.
Telematics: Past, Present and Future
BEDFORD, TEXAS, May 15, 2008 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has published a report focusing on the potential effects that telematics may have on independent automotive service and repair businesses, including remote diagnostics. The re...
Vehicle Technology: Enabling a Better Automotive World
The new technologies presented here by Valeo confirm the appropriateness of the company’s strategy to develop global solutions which improve safety, comfort and driving pleasure while at the same time reducing fuel consumption and pollutant emissions...
Common Causes of Electric In-Tank Fuel Pump Failures
Fuel tank contamination is the number one cause of in-tank electric fuel pump failures. This contamination is often the result of moisture in the fuel tank leading to fuel tank oxidation, causing rust to form in the fuel tank. Service repair info for...
Complete In-Tank Module Replacement for GM Vehicles
Steps to Remove Tank Module and Install a New Tank Module are highlighted in this two-page color brochure from Federal-Mogul’s Carter Fuel Delivery Products division.
E85 Fuel Information
As concerns about rising gasoline prices and dependence on foreign oil increase, Americans are looking for alternative fuels like ethanol. This two-page report from Federal Mogul’s Carter Fuel Delivery Products division highlights some of the U.S. De...
Fuel Tank Contaminants
This four-page color report from Federal Mogul’s Carter Fuel Delivery Products division, highlights the importance of installing a new fuel pump into a clean tank.
Guide to Proper Fuel Pump Installation
Correctly Diagnosing a Low Pressure, Low Volume or No-Fuel Problem: A lack of fuel to the engine may signal a failed fuel pump. But don’t immediately assume that the pump is the problem. Other issues may be causing the no-fuel situation as you will s...
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