Automotive aftermarket parts, tools and resources

Jan. 1, 2020
Check out these news tools and equipment for today's repair shops.

TOOL DISPLAYS

Walls + Forms offers a Versaflex Framing System with Light Boxes that features high-quality, low-profile aluminum extrusions with hidden connectors. Its design profile allows for graphics to either be front-, top- or side-loaded. This allows for designs of an array of different products, the company states. Tool Cribs are designed to create a branded presence anywhere in a retail environment that an 8-foot height by 4-foot width space is available, while Triangular Grid comprise grid panels and a variety of connecting hardware with or without bases.

For more information, visit www.wallsforms.com.
Walls + Forms

OIL FILTERS

Purolator offers Purolator Synthetic, a new oil filter based on cutting edge technology. Purolator Synthetic features 100 percent synthetic media that is custom-engineered to allow motorists to realize maximum benefits from synthetic motor oils, the company reports. Specifically, Purolator Synthetic utilizes 100 percent synthetic media with pleat support technology containing wire backing that is engineered for today's high-tech engines. The result is a filter that has substantially more capacity than conventional filters. This allows the filter to capture and hold more contaminants generated in the life of synthetic oils without clogging.

For more information, visit http://www.purolator.com.
Purolator

PINK ANTIFREEZE

Beck/Arnley announces that it has added premium OE extended life pink (50/50 pre-diluted) antifreeze/coolant to its comprehensive line of high-quality OE fluids specifically designed for Asian vehicles. It uses Phosphated Organic Acid Technology, also known as Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT), contains no amines or borates and is free of silicates that might harm water pump seals and cause gel formation that could clog the radiator.

For more information, visit http://www.beckarnley.com.
Beck/Arnley

VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS

AutoEnginuity has released ScanTool 10.0 for the Windows platform. ScanTool is a vehicle diagnostics system for the professional vehicle service industry. The manufacturer says that version 10.0 introduces enhanced 2011MY coverage for all supported makes. Other important features include new vehicle selection model and improved user interface. To help technicians connect faster, the Vehicle Selection window is shown immediately after finding the hardware interface. Generic OBDII support now will be loaded only if the selected system is a powertrain-type. This will speed up connections times to as fast as the factory tools, AutoEnginuity says.

For more information, visit http://www.autoenginuity.com.
AutoEnginuity

ARM PULLER

The Snap-on Low Profile Pitman Arm Puller (YA6880) helps reach confined areas on GM vehicles to service the pitman arm, according to the company. Manufactured with forged Chromoly steel for strength and durability, the YA6880 fits in the confined space on most GM 1988-2000 C&K chassis trucks and SUVs.

http://www.snapon.com/
Snap-on Tools

WATER PUMPS

Gates Corp. offers complete lines of HD water pumps and diesel emission fluid (DEF) hose. Gates Heavy-Duty Water Pumps are constructed with premium alloy materials, computer-tooled and fitted with a precisely balanced impeller to ensure OE fit and function. The new 100 percent quality tested pumps are manufactured to ISO/TS 16949 standards.

http://www.gates.com
Gates Corp.

TIRE CHANGERS

Bosch's TCE 4230 tire changer for specialty wheels accommodates the newest wheel and tire technologies with ease and accuracy, according to the company. Extra-low profile tires and TPMS are handled without the fear of breakage or damage. It has an adjustable bead breaker shaft with telescoping adjustments that will adapt to wider rims and larger diameter tires.

http://www.boschtools.com
Bosch

CIRCUIT TESTER

The 24-volt heavy-duty circuit tester is a heavy-duty probe with cord and clamp. The probe is insulated with high-visibility shrink tubing to prevent the possibility of shorting the side of the probe to other components. It comes with a strain relief spring on the cord.

http://www.lislecorp.com.
Lisle Corp.

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