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By Craig Truglia

Truglia is the owner of Car Clinic, a stateof-the-art repair facility in Mahopac, N.Y. He is ASE certif ed with a M.A. from Columbia University. In the automotive world he has been trained by Technicians Service Training and Automotive Technician Training Services. Car Clinic’s facility is fully equipped with factory-level equipment and services American, European and Asian vehicles, including diesels and hybrids.

Tip Number One: Give up on current ramping, or don’t even start if you have heard about it.

Back in the day, when 90% of vehicles were made by three American companies, there was not a lot of diversity in what fuel pumps these vehicles had. Not coincidentally, when the amperage of these pumps was ascertained using an amp clamp and a labscope, they produced neat looking waveforms, such as the one seen in Figure 1.

The present-day is an interesting time for the automotive technician. Perhaps now more than ever, the vehicles that are on the road resist breakdown, and with the help of a few repairs can routinely last about 200,000 miles.

This is a far cry from the day when vehicles had carburetors or early versions of fuel injection. While it appears that fuel-saving technologies such as direct fuel injection and the increased use of turbochargFigure 1: This 1987 Pontiac Grand Am creates a nice and neat ers may also break down amperage waveform when running the fuel pump. quicker in the future, many of these vehicles are so new they have not Many technicians think that all fuel yet reached the point where they have pumps can be diagnosed this way. However, breakdown-related issues. if they actually tried the technique on vehi

So, the question service technicians need cles made after the year 2000, they would to ask themselves is whether or not they see that the fuel pump waveforms don’t are prepared to deal with a fuel-related nolend themselves to such easy interpretation. start or misf re. Take a look at Figures 2 and 3. Does this

Because the truth is, it has been about vehicle have a bad fuel pump? 20 years since OBD II technology hit the Many current ramping gurus would say market and aside from General Motors “most def nitely.” The problem is, the vehicles, it is not very common to run into actual answer is no! This fuel pump is f ne one of these issues. and this is not even a new vehicle, it is a

Figure 2: A 1998 Chevy Malibu with a driveability problem. See waveform on next page. 1998 model year GM. Further, as one can see in Figure 4, the vehicle’s fuel trim is not highly positive, compensating for a bad fuel pump. It is well within normal range. Quite frankly, the fuel pump is f ne. Further, to effectively current ramp fuel pumps the technician is required to undergo the impossible task of taking specs of every new car he f nds. And it is not always easy to access fuel pump relays. Rents and taxes are too high and labor is too expensive to waste time doing this, especially when, quite frankly, it does not work anyway.

Tip Number Two: Checking fuel volume is the only way to test for a bad fuel pump or restricted fuel f lter.

Many technicians have a fuel pressure gauge and the vehicle usually has a fuel pressure sensor on the rail. Both the gauge and the scan tool can help us test for fuelpump drain back and an underperforming pump, so they can be quite useful.

However, it should be known that just because a vehicle has low fuel pressure, it does not mean that the fuel pump is bad. For example, a vehicle with a bad fuel f lter may have barely any fuel pressure, especially if it is causing such a restriction that the vehicle will not start. Yet, the fuel pump can still be good.

Figure 5: Before replacing the fuel f lter on this 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0L, the observed fuel pressure on the vehicle was acceptable. However, the engine did not have enough fuel volume to start, let alone run.

So, if the shop can spring for the bucks, a fuel volume gauge is the way to go. It is simply placed in line, preferably before the fuel f lter, and it tells us both fuel pressure and fuel volume in gallons-per-minute.

Better yet, there is no need to memorize fancy specif cations. Every single vehicle that’s a four cylinder will f ow at least 0.4 gallons per minute (gpm) and any other vehicle with a turbo or larger engine will f ow at least 0.5 gpm. To be honest, do not be surprised to see even a known-good Honda four cylinder f owing at least 0.6 gpm. If a fuel pump is good, it will generally f ow even above these numbers, but when it is bad it will f ow below these numbers.

Just remember, if you f ow after the fuel

f lter (even though most f lters are in the tank anyway these days), a bad fuel f lter can cut both your pressure and volume.

How can you measure fuel volume without the gauge? If you can command on the fuel pump by jumping the connectors where the relay goes and disconnect the fuel line, you can take an empty windshield washer f uid bottle and see how much fuel you get in a minute. If about half of that bottle gets f lled up, your fuel pump is f ne.

Figure 6: Even BMW endorses this technique, as can be seen in the repair information available to us from Mitchell 1’s ProDemand software. The Germans give us the specif cation “one liter every 30 seconds” in order to confuse technicians across the ocean. Being that a gallon is 3.89 liters, the technician can surmise that every minute there is about half a gallon of fuel f ow on a known-good BMW.

However, sometimes this is too messy and inaccurate. There is one other way to get the job done without purchasing a fuel volume gauge.

If you are performing fuel system cleanings in your shop, chances are you have a tool that connects to the fuel rail in order to f ush the injectors out with a cleaning solvent. If this is the case, you can test fuel volume indirectly.

Figure 7: This is an example of how to hook up even a new vehicle for indirect fuel volume testing. Pictured here is a 2009 VW Jetta 2.0 Wolfsburg Edition.

Simply connect the tool to the fuel rail (which may be risky so be sure to wear and f ll it up with gasoline instead of solglasses or a face shield) and start up the vent. Then, put the tool at about 40 psi engine. If the engine runs normally, then what you have essentially done is proved that there was a fuel volume issue. Why? Because if the vehicle runs normally hooked up in this fashion when it did not before, the only thing that changed was the volume of fuel that reached the fuel rail. So, the problem has to be something fuel volume related farther down the fuel system, likely the pump or f lter. John Thompson of Thompson Automotive Figure 8: A leaking fuel tank on a Honda Civic. Not liking the Labs has been known to price of a new fuel tank, the owner went to a junkyard and got say, “Use a new fuel f lter his second cousin to install it for him. as a $10 tool.” If it f xes

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the problem, then you saved a lot of diagnostic time. If it doesn’t, a nice and prof table fuel pump job is in order.

Tip Number Three: Be on the lookout for obvious stuff.

Here, on this 1998 Honda Civic, the customer had a bad fuel tank (see Figure 8). He put a junkyard fuel tank on and, not surprisingly, a few months later, the engine starts running funny.

After testing at a fuel Figure 9: Here is an example of a rusted-up fuel sock, thanks to the junkyard fuel tank used on this Honda. See also how volume of 0.15 gpm the caked-on the rust was on the fuel pump sock. technician ascertained the junkyard tank must have had rust in it and even if you are a little “rusty” with fuelclogged the pump. Lo and behold, it did! delivery problems, they will help make what (See Figure 9). can be a much more complicated diagnosis

Just remember these three tips, because into a simpler one! ●

The M7 1/2-inch-drive air wrench from King Tony of America features a head that’s a mere 4-3/8 inches long. The comfy cushioned grip provides a nice tactile feel, and the grip length and angle provides an ideal balance point. The gun doesn’t feel top heavy at all.

Compact gun

A pneumatic air wrench for cramped spaces

By Mike Mavrigian

What appealed to me about the M7 (Mighty-Seven) 1/2-inch-drive air wrench from King Tony of America is its ultra-stubby size. It’s the cutest, shortest 1/2-inch-drive air wrench that I’ve had the pleasure to try.

The M7 offers a beefy, solid feel and is well built. I put this pro-level gun through its paces over a week’s worth of repair and restoration work, and I’m impressed. While the size and balanced feel is what f rst drew me to this gun, I did my best to beat it up and it never whimpered. It feels like a tool that will last.

I measured the wrench at 3-5/8 inches in length, from the back plate to the front nose housing. Overall length from the rear plate to the tip of the anvil measured at

The forward/reverse switch is easy to access without digging and hunting around with your thumb, with positive detents. Breakaway torque in reverse is a hefty 500 ft.-lbs. 4-3/8 inches. Overall height (not including the air nipple) measured 7 inches. Thickness at the front of the housing measured 2.360 inches, tapering at a rear thickness of 2.185 inches. As far as I know, this has to be the shortest 1/2-inch-drive pneumatic wrench on the market, obviously designed to accommodate tight spaces. The tactile rubber-coated grip area features f nger grooves, with the f nger height area of about 2.760 inches, which provides an ideal f nger grip area for an average-size hand (full grip space with no pinky f nger overhang).

If I were forced to come up with a complaint (considering how much I like this little bugger, pointing out anything negative was diff cult), it would involve the trigger. While the plastic material seems tough enough for heavy-duty use, the very top of the trigger is open/hollow. In an ultra dirty environment I can see the

You’ll f nd the M7 1/2-inch-drive air wrench comes in handy for tight access use.

The nose is short and rounded to minimize obstruction and maximize utility.

possibility for debris to enter and possibly restrict movement. However, I’m not overly concerned, since the top of the trigger is shielded by the head. As long as you don’t immerse the gun into a bucket of sand, I don’t see this as something to worry about.

The M7 quickly earned a special place in my heart. For me, it’s one of those “must have” tools for dealing with cramped work areas. While I have 3/8-inch-drive guns of similar size, having something this tiny with a 1/2-inch-drive capability and plenty of gutsy reverse torque is a real blessing. Every time I picked it up, I couldn’t help smiling. It’s just so darned cool.

By the way, since the M7 specif cally addresses the subject of space-savings, the maker also offers sets of “stubby” socket wrenches in both fractional and metric formats. The sockets measure a scanty 1-7/64

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You don’t need to buy the stubby sockets, but they certainly come in handy to minimize the working package. The six-sided hex sizes range from 1/2-inch to 7/8-inch.

inches tall, regardless of the hex size. When coupled with the M7, this makes for a super-short working package to address those annoying tight spaces where nothing else wants to f t. The wrench package supplied to us for this review included six-sided hex sizes of 1/2-inch, 9/16-inch, 5/8-inch, 11/16-inch, 3/4-inch and 7/8-inch.

The space-saving “stubby” sockets at a mere 1 7/64-inch in length offer a nice complement to the M7 pneumatic air wrench.

We tried out the wrench during the replacement of a right rear wheel bearing on a Pontiac Torrent, which has miserable access to the inboard mounting bolts. The M7 wrench was the only pneumatic gun we had in the shop that would f t into the tight space.

M7 AIR IMPACT WRENCH MODEL NC-4611Q

Max. operating air pressure 90 psi

Square drive Bolt capacity (shank dia.) 1/2-inch

5/8-inch (16 mm)

Torque range

200-350 ft.-lbs. Max torque 500 ft.-lbs. (delivers 500 ft.-lbs. of reverse torque in only f ve seconds)

Free speed

10,000 rpm Avg. air consumption 4.0 cfm Overall length Net weight Air hose Sound level 4 3/8-inches 3.3 lbs. 3/8-inch 85.0 dba

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KING TONY OF AMERICA 2432 Peck Rd.

City of Industry, CA 90601 (877) 708-6657 www.kingtonyamerica.com

Cadillac COOLANT TANK LEAK

Some 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Chevy Avalanche/Silverado/Suburban/Tahoe, GMC Sierra/Yukon/Denali vehicles may experience a coolant leak. The cause may be traced to an ill-f tting coolant overf ow tank nipple.

The leak is caused by excess plastic at the parting seam on the tank nipple, preventing proper hose sealing.

The repair involves sanding the plastic seam on the nipple to create a more uniform sealing surface for the hose. Do not replace

Look for traces of coolant leak at the hose-tocoolant overf ow tank nipple.

Notice the raised rib at the mold seam on the overf ow tank nipple. This excess plastic may be enough to prevent proper hose seal.

Don’t disturb the barb at the tip of the nipple, but use sandpaper to reduce and smooth out the excess plastic found at the seam. the overf ow tank, since sanding the seam will f x the problem; and the replacement tank might have the same excess plastic on the nipple.

General Motors TICKING HEAD

This concern applies to a variety of GM vehicles equipped with the 2.0L LSJ, 2.0L LNF, 2.2L L61, 2.2L LAP, 2,2L LE8, 2.4L LE5, 2.4L LE9, 2.4L LAT and 2.4L LAF engine (vehicles include Buick Regal and LaCrosse, Chevy Cavalier/Cobalt/Equinox/HRR/Malibu, GMC Terrain, Olds Alero, Pontiac G5/G6/Grand Am/Sunf re/Pursuit/Solstice, Saturn Aura/ Ion/L Series/Vue).

A ticking noise at the cylinder head may be heard, which may be traced to a loss of oil pressure. The concern may be caused by debris clogging the oil feed restrictor in the cylinder head passage. The oil feed hole has a small inner diameter and may clog if debris or excessive RTV/sealer has dislodged and has become stuck in this passage. Whenever RTV (or other gasket sealer) is used, care must be taken to avoid excessive amounts that can become dislodged. This restrictor is located in the oil feed passage to the cylinder head and cannot be inspected or cleaned without removal of the The oil restrictor (2) can eascylinder head. NOTE: ily become plugged with Per typical GM poldebris. Removing one of the icy, the restrictor is oil galley plugs (1) allows oil not available sepapressure gauge testing. rately from the cylinder head.

To diagnose this concern, use a mechanical oil pressure gauge. Check and compare oil pressure in the block with oil pressure in the cylinder head. The block can be checked by removing the oil pressure sender. The oil pressure in the cylinder head can be checked by removing one of the oil galley plugs in the head. If no oil pressure is evident in the cylinder head, the head must be removed and thoroughly cleaned. Inspect the valvetrain for wear/damage and repair as necessary.

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2. Remove the following parts from the caliper body. (1) Shim (2) Brake pad assembly (3) Clip NOTE: • The brake pad assembly with wear indicator is installed only to the inner side of the brake disc of the left-side brake at the factory. • As for the accessary pad set, the brake pad with wear indicator has been installed to the inner side of the brake disc on both right side and left side brakes.

Mitsubishi’s revised rear disc brake service now requires only one shim at the outer pad only.

Mitsubishi FEWER BRAKE PAD SHIMS

Mitsubishi notes that they’ve changed the rear disc brake pad shim requirement for the 2008-2009 Lancer. The number of rear brake pad shims (per wheel location) has been reduced from four to one. A single shim is now installed at the outer pad only. The inner pad now uses no shims. The bulletin also applies to earlier models where the shims are replaced with new parts.

Jeep JEEP REAR END

Replacing the rear axle ring and pinion on the 8-1/4 inch axle with a 3.21 gear ratio has specif c and unique service procedures. This applies to 2007-2008 Nitro and 2008 Liberty vehicles.

Follow procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under Service > 3 – Differential & Driveline > rear Axle – 81/4 > Gear-Pinion/Ring > Removal and Installation > Gear-Pinion/Ring:

a. Removal of the ring gear from the differential requires pressing the ring gear off of the differential with Plug 8926-2 and Remover 10126-1. b. Installation of the ring gear onto the differential requires the use of a bearing heater and left hand threaded Pins 10126-2.

These service special tools are required for the 8-1/4 inch ring gear in addition to standard rear axle service special tools:

Plug 8926-2 Remover 10126-1 Pins 10126-2

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Guardair Gun Vac extension Guardair Corp.’s pneumatic hand-held Gun Vac features a new tapered 18-inch f exible metal extension that accommodates standard 1 1/4-inch vacuum accessories and attachments. The f exible metal extension makes cleaning easy in hard-to-reach areas by capturing debris versus blowing it around. Powered by compressed air, the lightweight Flexible Gun Vac has no electric motor to burn out. The high f ltration collection bag makes it ideal for cleaning metal chips, dirt, dust and f ner materials. GUARDAIR CORP. Circle 167 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12167

Innova QUICKLINK virtual dashboard Innova Electronics says the award-winning QUICKLINK device pairs with a smart device for immediate access to a virtual dashboard of information that can help keep vehicle owners safe, save time and money, and provide peace of mind. It can be used to solve check engine problems, check for road trip readiness, doublecheck automotive repair shop estimates, improve fuel economy and more. It is compatible with 1996 and newer import and domestic cars, light trucks, minivans, SUVs and hybrids. QUICKLINK users also have easy access to RepairSolutions online free basic reports. INNOVA ELECTRONICS CORP. Circle 168 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12168

IPA trailer lights and brake tester Innovative Products of America Inc. has expanded its line of trailer testers with the #9102 Heavy Ranger MUTT, a portable and lightweight solution for testing lights and electric brakes. The trailer tester is compatible with seven-way round pin connection types and is designed to simulate all electrical circuits while providing short protection on industry standard pin conf gurations. INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS OF AMERICA INC. Circle 169 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12169 Kaeser variable speed drive screw compressors Kaeser Compressors says its SFC 30S and SFC 30 variable speed drive rotary screw compressors deliver “built-for-a-lifetime” reliability including simple maintenance and sustainable energy savings. The SFC 30S has a f ow range of 37-171 cfm at 125 psig and is available with pressures up to 190 psig. The SFC 30 has a f ow range of 47-202 cfm at 125 psig, with pressures up to 217 psig. KAESER COMPRESSORS INC. Circle 170 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12170 DENSO develops EGR valve unit DENSO has developed an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve unit which integrates an air intake throttle valve and an EGR valve, is half the size of conventional models and requires fewer components, thus reducing costs. By integrating the two valves into one unit, DENSO combined the ducts and reduced the connectors, reducing the size to half compared to previous models. DENSO’s new unit needs only one motor and one sensor. DENSO PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AMERICAS INC. Circle 171 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12171 KYB expands MonoMax line KYB Americas Corp. has expanded the coverage of its truck and SUV MonoMax shock absorber lineup. New part numbers for this release cover nearly 12 million pickup trucks and SUVs on the road today, including the most popular l a t e - m o d e l Ford, General Motors and Dodge applications. KYB’s M o n o M a x shock absorbers are large bore monotube shock absorbers built to handle the demands of working trucks, vans and SUVs. The MonoMax line also has been popular among the off-road vehicles market. KYB AMERICAS CORP. Circle 172 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12172 Lisle expands its Davco line of diesel f lter wrenches Lisle’s line of Davco wrenches are designed for removing and replacing the main f lter collar and vent cap on aftermarket diesel fuel f lter systems. The 5-, 6- and 8-inch wrenches feature a halfmoon design for easy access to the fuel f lter. High strength steel prevents the wrench from flexing while loosening stubborn f lter collars. Four teeth grab the vent cap securely to prevent damage. A thick padded grip cushions the technician’s hand. LISLE CORP. Circle 173 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12173

Bosch pin-to-pin spark plugs The Bosch Group has added “pin-to-pin” spark plugs to its OE Fine Wire Iridium line designed to provide better ignitability, especially in today’s high-tech engines. The new Bosch pin-to-pin spark plugs have a f ne-wire tipped center electrode and a f ne-wire pin on the ground electrode — the pin-to-pin design allows for better ignitability in engines optimized for this design, and requires less f ring voltage. These highperformance spark plugs are tailored to match the OE design spark plugs of specif c Asian vehicles such as Hyundai and Inf niti. THE BOSCH GROUP Circle 174 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12174 Matco Tools offers R/R/R machines Matco Tools has introduced its AC788 and AC789H R/R/R machines which are certif ed for compliance with SAE J2788 for the recovering, recycling and recharging of 134a. Both models include a refrigerant database, auto air purge, auto vacuum leak test, auto oil discharge, oil injection low and full refrigerant alarm with large graphic display and thermal printer. The 6 cfm vacuum pump allows technicians to quickly and eff ciently remove air and moisture from the A/C system with the dual f lter design. MATCO TOOLS Circle 175 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12175

Monroe Quick-Strut assemblies Monroe Quick-Strut complete, ready-to-install replacement strut assemblies include all of the OE-style components required for a comprehensive strut repair. Each Quick-Strut unit features a pre-assembled OE-style bearing plate, upper and lower spring isolators, upper spring seat, coil spring, boot kit and a premium strut engineered to address the vehicle’s unique ride and handling characteristics. The Quick-Strut assembly design reduces installation time by eliminating the need to disassemble components and compress the coil spring and helps to eliminate ride control comebacks commonly caused by failure to replace worn parts. TENNECO INC. Circle 176 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12176 Philips lighting application catalog Philips Automotive North America, a division of Royal Philips, offers its latest Automotive Lighting Application Catalog for replacement and upgrade bulbs as well as automotive accessories. The catalog covers applications for all types of domestic and import cars, SUVs, light trucks, and vans from model years 1999 to 2013. The Philips Classic Catalog offers coverage from 1969-1998. PHILIPS AUTOMOTIVE NORTH AMERICA Circle 177 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12177 Rotary Lift Mach series With a minimal investment in just two Rotary Lift Mach series mobile columns and a Rotary Lift truck frame adapter kit, vehicle service professionals can add a versatile 12,000 lb. or 15,000 lb. capacity lift to their shops. The easy-to-use frame-engaging adapter kit transforms a pair of mobile columns into a fore-and-aft lift that’s perfect for servicing Class 3 and most Class 4 trucks. Mach series mobile column lifts can be moved for use throughout the shop, and with a truck frame adapter kit, provide complete access to the wheels and sides of the vehicle. A four-column conf guration can be reduced to a two-column conf guration and programmed for paired lifting with the push of a button. ROTARY LIFT Circle 178 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12178

Gates video training The Gates Corp. has launched its new Acceleration Sessions training series of free online video trainings d e s i g n e d t o help parts and installation professionals get their knowledge up-to-speed. The sessions feature information on critical systems such as fuel, accessory belt drive, cooling and timing systems. After the video, participants take a short quiz where a passing grade of 70% will earn chances to win prizes like NASCAR trips and tool packages. THE GATES CORP. Circle 179 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12179

SKF separator f lter dryer SKF has expanded its air system product offering to include the Separator Filter Dryer (SFD), an air dryer ideal for providing contaminant-free air to pneumatic devices. Typical applications include point-of-use such as spray booths, work stations and air lines in service bays that use pneumatic tools. The SFD can also be mounted on small air compressors. It incorporates a three-in-one system that typically requires less than 10% of air for regeneration and achieves a -40 degrees F pressure dew point for f ow rates of up to 40 cfm. Compact and easy-to-install, the SFD features accessible valves and two spin-on desiccant cartridges for easy maintenance. SKF USA INC. Circle 180 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12180 Snap-on fuel pressure sensor socket On GM vehicles, access to the fuel sensors is restricted by the sensor connector and side air intake ports. The sensors could be damaged easily if the proper tool is not used. The new Snap-on 3/8-inch Drive 27 mm six-point Fuel Pressure Sensor Socket (A227) is thin walled and has a special broach depth to give service technicians better access to the fuel pressure sensor. The socket removes GM fuel pressure sensors without diff culty on a number of 2007-2011 models, including the Cadillac CTS and STS; the Buick Allure, Enclave and LaCrosse; and the Chevrolet Camaro and Acadia. SNAP-ON TOOLS Circle 181 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12181 Intermotor line expansions Standard Motor Products has added 412 new part numbers to its Intermotor line of import parts. The line expansion features over 175 new switches, including multi-function, combination, heated seat, parking brake, trunk ajar, cruise control and more, covering more than 80 million additional vehicles in operation. Intermotor also has added more than 125 sensors, including signif cant coverage for clone-able TPMS sensors, exhaust gas temperature, vehicle speed and more. Additional key category expansion includes ignition coils, EGR valves and solenoids, fuel injectors, airbag clocksprings and power door lock actuators. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS INC. Circle 182 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12182 Tracer offers leak detection f ashlight Tracer Products has unveiled the Tracerline OPTIPRO Max, a cordless, state-of-the-art, true UV (violet light) LED leak detection f ashlight. The OPTI-PRO Max works with all Tracerline universal/ester and PAG A/C dyes, as well as TP-3400, TP-3405, TP-3900 and TP-3940 f uid dyes. Leaks can be seen using the true UV LED light even without using the yellow glasses provided. Its rugged, corrosion-resistant, anodized aluminum body stands up to years of heavy use. TRACER PRODUCTS Circle 183 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12183

Wagner ThermoQuiet brake pads Wagner ThermoQuiet Ceramic NXT brake pads featuring the brand’s exclusive 2021-compliant low-copper friction technology have been introduced for 2014 Mazda6 passenger cars and several other popular late-model foreign nameplate and domestic applications. Each new ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT pad features a highly advanced Wagner OE21 low-copper friction formulation that is 35% quieter and offers 15% more stopping power and up to 40% greater fade resistance than previous Wagner formulations. FEDERAL-MOGUL CORP. Circle 184 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12184 Bosch fuel injector line is expanded Robert Bosch is broadening its coverage of gasoline fuel injectors for domestic, Asian and European applications with 11 new gasoline direct injector (GDI) part numbers covering 4.1 million new vehicles in operation (VIO) and 12 new gasoline port fuel injector part numbers covering 2.4 million new VIO. The expanded coverage includes Audi, VW, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford and Inf niti, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini Cooper and Porsche. ROBERT BOSCH LLC Circle 185 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12185

Telescoping spout for 3-in-One oil WD-40 Co. has developed the Telescoping Marksman Spout to provide more precise application of its 3-In-One multipurpose oil used for lubricating moving parts, penetrating rust and cleaning and protecting tools and equipment.

Providing six inches of extra f exibility, the Telescoping Marksman Spout offers precise control, even in hard-to-reach places, and its on-and-off twist tip helps avoid spilling. Plus, the new ergonomically shaped bottle is easier to use, the company says, and its compact size f ts well in toolboxes, pockets and tool belts. The clear product-f ll indicator makes it easy to see when it’s time to buy another bottle. WD-40 CO. Circle 186 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12186 XtraSeal TPMS Tools Assortment The XtraSeal TPMS Tools Assortment (P/N 17-168) from 31 Inc. is a compact, 14-piece TPMS tools kit to handle tire pressure monitoring system work. The TPMS Tools Assortment comes with all the precision torque tools needed, as well as a 1/4-inch adjustable torque wrench and sockets. The kit also contains the “grommet slide” for fast and easy grommet removal and installation. The tools come in a high-quality blow-molded storage case. 31 INC. Circle 187 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12187 Zep 45 DualForce penetrant/lubricant Zep Inc. has launched Zep 45 DualForce, a long-lasting, dual-action penetrant and lubricant with PTFE. It penetrates into tight spaces to loosen stuck parts and lubricates to protect most surfaces. Zep 45 DualForce has a large pad actuator with a fan mist spray for wide areas. A straw is provided for pinpoint stream accuracy in narrow areas, and the product’s slotted stacker cap allows for easy straw storage. It is available in a 20-ounce aerosol can and a one-gallon liquid can. ZEP INC. Circle 188 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/12188