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Month: January 2018

Techplus gearing up for Auto Trade EXPO

Workshop equipment specialists, Techplus is gearing up to take its place at the Auto Trade EXPO, at Citywest Exhibition Centre, Dublin, October, 20-21.   Winners of the Tyreshop Tools & Equipment Supplier of the Year 2018, Techplus has been a loyal supporter of the Auto Trade EXPO, and has been an ever-present, going back to

Motorists get tyre pressure penalty point warning

Irish motorists are being warned that for the first time since penalty points were introduced in 2002, drivers could now be liable to incur points on their licence if their tyres are either under or over-inflated. Following an analysis of the penalty points issued to Irish drivers during 2017 carried out by Continental Tyres in

Continental tyres and TPMS feature in Dakar Rally

Continental’s range of truck tyres and its ContiPressureCheck tyre pressure monitoring system featured on two on the first three trucks home in the recent Dakar Rally. Eduard Nikolaev’s crew from the legendary KAMAZ-Master team finished the race in Argentinean Cordoba and won the truck category of the Dakar Rally 2018. The crew’s final result after 14

Small changes – big difference

  The engine has two timing chain systems fitted. The Upper (TCK194NG/TCK194LNG), driven by the injection pump and camshafts and the lower (TCK195NG/TCK195LNG) driven by the crankshaft. The engine was originally available with EURO IV emission compliance but has since been modified to comply with EURO V & VI standards. As a result of the

Exol antifreeze meets Volvo specification

Two of Exol’s new antifreeze products now fully comply with the latest Volvo coolant specifications for heavy-duty diesel engines found in HGVs, buses, coaches, plant and marine applications. Exol Antifreeze LL and Exol Antifreeze LL 50/50 pre-mix both meet the requirements of Volvo Coolant Specification (VCS) standard 418-0001, and form part of the new antifreeze

Sealey launches new V-Scan Pro multi-manufacturer diagnostic tool

Sealey’s new V-Scan Pro multi-manufacturer diagnostic tool is a fast wireless multi-tasking operating system. It includes the most extensive coverage of OE-level diagnostics, allowing independent garages to provide a complete diagnostic service for cars, SUVs and vans up to 3.5 tonne. The unit is supplied with 2 years of updates, and there’s no tool lockout

Schaeffler focuses on changes to steering and suspension systems

Vehicles are more responsive than ever, and motorists expect their vehicles to perform. Schaeffler Technical Services Manager, Malcolm Short, tells Auto Trade Journal how steering and suspension systems are changing to meet demands and expectations. He explained: “More vehicle manufacturers are focusing on active and semi-active suspension systems. These chassis control systems include electronic magnetic

NTN-SNR tensioner fitment tips

NTN-SNR is advising mechanics to always replace the retaining bolts when changing the engine damper. During the original assembly or replacement of a damper, high tightening torques are applied to the retaining bolts. Some applications require secondary tightening angles to be applied once the torque settings have been reached. Once the retaining bolts are tightened

Free expert advice from Chicago Pneumatic

Optimizing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is key to maintaining productivity, ensuring workplace safety and delivering the best return on investment. For air tool users in industrial and vehicle servicing applications, a correctly installed and maintained air supply system is a major contributing factor to OEE – but one that can be easily overlooked or misunderstood.