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Show
Guide
Exhibits and Training
Designed for You
March 12-14, 2015
Jacksonville, Florida
•Displays & Demonstrations
•Management Seminars
•Technical Seminars
Michelle
Dickemann
President & CEO
M D Publications
More Is Better!
Let
MD Publications
Expand Your
Automotive
Horizons
This Show is
for YOU!
LEADING AUTOMOTIVE
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS PUBLICATIONS
■ Transmission Digest’s primary reach and editorial commitment is to provide information on troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, parts replacement and management to specialty transmission shops, general repair facilities, and production rebuilders or remanufacturers of transmission components for cars and light trucks and their respective
distribution channels.
■ Undercar Digest’s primary reach and editorial commitment is to provide information on
troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, parts replacement and management to undercar
specialty shops doing exhaust, brakes, steering, suspension and related services for
domestic and import cars, light trucks and their respective distribution channels.
■ Alignment Tech/Talk, Brake Tech/Talk and Transmission Tech/Talk offer monthly diagnostic procedures, technical tips and updates in an 8-page newsletter format. Digital versions available.
■ Auto TECH expo is a totally refocused automotive trade show designed to meet the
needs of service providers and technicians. Auto TECH expo includes even more diagnostics, drivability and general-repair categories to complement its transmission,
undercar and management seminars. In addition there is a wider range of automotive
products, tools and services being displayed in the exhibit hall.
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D I G E S T
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A u t o m o t i v e
T e c h n i c a l
N e w s l e t t e r s
The automotive industry continues to change at a rapid rate –
possibly faster than ever before.
Trying to keep up with advancements can be a difficult and an
expensive task – and that’s where
Auto TECH expo comes into play.
In addition to having many of
the best parts, equipment and
service suppliers exhibiting at
Auto TECH expo, we also have
technical and management seminars covering some of the most
pertinent topics that shops are
asking for. In addition, our seminar instructors are veteran trainers who can provide a wide range
of aftermarket and OE information
that is part of the mix to make an
automotive business successful.
Auto TECH expo also provides
a unique venue that allows suppliers, business owners and technicians the opportunity to bond and
share their experiences and
knowledge to improve the image
and professionalism of the aftermarket.
And then there is Jacksonsville
– a great location to escape the
memories of this past winter’s
wrath throughout most of the
country.
MD Publications, the producer
of Auto TECH expo, has been an
active member of the aftermarket
since 1976. Our show team will
be found wearing Auto TECH
expo, MD Publications,
Transmission Digest and
Undercar Digest shirts throughout
the run of the show. Feel free to
ask us any questions you may
have during your stay in
Jacksonville.
SHOW GUIDE CONTENTS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
A Trade Show Designed for You ..........................................IFC
Special Events & Sponsors ..................................................2-3
General-Repair Seminars ........................................................4
Undercar Seminars..................................................................5
Transmission Seminars ...........................................................6
Management Seminars............................................................7
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
Noon-5 p.m. Registration open ........Grand Ballroom Foyer
2-3:20 p.m. Seminar Training I............................3rd Floor
Management – River Terrace 3
Transmission – River Terrace 2
Undercar – Clearwater
General Repair – St. Johns
3:20-3:40 p.m. Break................................................3rd Floor
3:40-5 p.m. Seminar Training II...........................3rd Floor
Exhibitors.................................................................................8
Companies that are exhibiting, and their products and services
As Seen in Transmission Tech/Talk ......................................13
VW Eurovan Repair Gets Real
Exhibitor Booth Map ..............................................................14
A guide to the show floor and how booths are positioned
Exhibitor Guide ......................................................................15
Find individual exhibit locations
8 a.m.-7 p.m.
8:30-9 a.m.
9-10:20 a.m.
10:20-10:40 a.m.
10:40 a.m.- Noon
12:15-2:15 p.m.
2:30-7 p.m.
5-7 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Registration Open ............................3rd Floor
Continental Breakfast.......................3rd Floor
Seminar Training III..........................3rd Floor
Break................................................3rd Floor
Seminar Training IV .........................3rd Floor
Top 10 Lunch & Keynote .......River Terrace 1
Exhibits Open ........................Grand Ballroom
Opening Reception ...............Grand Ballroom
As Seen in Brake Tech/Talk ..................................................16
We Thought ‘DOT 3’ Meant ‘DOT 3,’ Too!
As Seen in Alignment Tech/Talk ...........................................17
Grand Cherokee Dodge Durango Steering ‘Clunk’
Jackonsville Area Map ..........................................................18
Dining & Nightlife ..................................................................19
Meet the Magazine Personnel ...............................................20
Get to know the members of Undercar Digest
& Transmission Digest
Working for the Automotive Aftermarket .............................20
M D Publications: Providing Information Shops Need..........21
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
8-8:30 a.m.
8:30-9:50 a.m.
9:50-10 a.m.
10-11:20 a.m.
11:20-11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Registration Open .......Grand Ballroom Foyer
Continental Breakfast.......................3rd Floor
Seminar Training V ..........................3rd Floor
Break................................................3rd Floor
Seminar Training VI .........................3rd Floor
Break................................................3rd Floor
Seminar Training VII ........................3rd Floor
(Pipe Bending on Show Floor)
1-2 p.m. Passport Lunch ...........Grand Ballroom Foyer
1:30-5 p.m. Exhibits Open ........................Grand Ballroom
5-6:30 p.m. ..................Distributors Reception
River Terrace 3
The Auto TECH expo 2015 Show Guide is published by
M D Publications Inc.
for distribution to all Auto TECH expo participants.
Additional copies are available for $.75 per copy from
M D Publications Inc.
PO Box 2210, Springfield, MO 65801-2210.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
March 2015
Robert “Jake” Jacobsmeyer,
Exhibit Manager
The registration team
(from left) Chevon
Hutchens, Donna
Blackburn and
Dudley Brown
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Attend Our Special Events
Thanks
To Our
Sponsors
Friday Top 10 Lunch Features
Winners of Tools & Products
Contests
Shop operators and technicians will learn about the latest tool and product innovations
at Friday’s Top 10 Lunch. Winners of the contests are selected by the readers of
Undercar Digest and Transmission Digest.
Back by popular demand, Noah Rickun, ETE Reman vice president of sales and
distribution, will provide the keynote address, which is targeted for those involved in the
automotive aftermarket.
MagnaFlow Sponsors
Undercar & Management
Seminars
Special thanks to everyone at
MagnaFlow, a leading manufacturer of
catalytic converters and performance
exhaust components, for its sponsorship of the undercar and management
seminars. Make sure to say thanks to
everyone at the MagnaFlow exhibit
booth.
D I G E S T
Friday All-Industry Reception
Auto TECH expo’s All-Industry Reception, sponsored by Undercar
Digest and Transmission Digest, is a unique gathering enabling
participants to have one-on-one informal discussions with
aftermarket suppliers and peers on the exhibit-hall floor – all while
enjoying cold refreshments and appetizers.
Saturday
Passport Buffet
XRF Global Chassis
Sponsors General-Repair
Seminars
Auto TECH expo offers a Saturday Passport Buffet near the show floor eliminating the need to
leave the building for lunch. The meal is included for seminar passport holders and is also
available to non-passport holders for a nominal fee.
XRF Global Chassis, known for superior-quality chassis parts, is this
year’s sponsor of the general-repair
technical seminars. Show your support
and stop by the XRF exhibit on the
show floor to view its product lines.
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DistributionChannel
Roundtable
Set
Michelle
Dickemann for Saturday
The most successful business leaders
in the world always include
“communication” as a key item that has
made a major impact in reaching their
goals.
The Distribution Solutions
Roundtable, set for Saturday, March 14,
as part of Auto TECH expo in Jacksonville, Fla., is designed to bring
management leaders in all segments of the automotive aftermarket
distribution channel together to discuss key issues for mutual success.
“Auto TECH expo provides the perfect venue for manufacturers,
warehouse distributors, parts stores and shops to gather and discuss key
issues that affect their businesses,” said Michelle Dickemann, MD
Publications president. “This event is designed to give participants a better
understanding of what’s driving change, and help them learn what
strategies successful organizations have implemented to increase business.
Participants for the Distribution Solutions Roundtable include exhibiting
manufacturers, as well as representatives from warehouse distributors,
parts stores and shops. After a brief state-of-the-industry address,
participants will be divided into teams – and these teams will present their
findings to the entire group.
Margie O’Donnell
of O’Donnell
Truck & Body,
Sauk City, Wis.,
poses with
Transmission
Digest Editor Gary
Sifford after
winning $1,000
during the hourly
show-floor
drawing at last
year’s Auto TECH
expo.
You Can Be One of Many Winners
Auto TECH expo rewards its participants
with cash giveaways to repair shops. This
year we’ll draw for $500 cash prizes
during Friday’s Top Tools & Products
lunch – and once an hour while the show
floor is open. We up the ante Saturday
with a $1,000 drawing each hour the show
floor is open. You must be 18 years old
and present to win. This year, exhibitors
also are eligible for a special prize.
Cash-Drawing Schedule
12:15-2:15 p.m., Friday, March 13,
during the Top 10 Tools & Products Lunch
2:30-7 p.m., Friday, March 13, in the
exhibit hall
1:30-5 p.m., Saturday, March 14, in the
exhibit hall
Must be 18 and present to win.
Huth-Ben Pearson International & Atlantic Tube & Steel
Support Custom-Exhaust Pipe-Bending Seminar
Technicians taking part in veteran mufflerman Ed Hanson’s pipe-bending clinic will want to give a pat on the back to exhibitors Huth-Ben Pearson
International and Atlantic Tube & Steel. Students at the seminar will be using
Huth’s new-design HB-20 bender when forming pipes with quality-made tubing
from Atlantic Tube & Steel.
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Sponsored by
General repair Seminars
Eliminating Comebacks
Misfire Diagnosis
Thursday, March 12, 2-5 p.m.
Misfires can be caused by many different components that cause the MIL to illuminate, the engine to run rough, loss of mileage, a transmissionshifting problem and more. This seminar, conducted by “G” Truglia of ATTS, will provide the information and test techniques you need to diagnosis
and repair the misfire problem correctly the first time.
Cummins 6.7-Liter Diesel High-Pressure Common-Rail
Fuel System
Friday, March 13, 9-10:20 a.m.
The Cummins 6.7-liter diesel’s high-pressure common-rail fuel system requires precise and systematic testing for accurate diagnosis. In this
presentation Drew Croxell, automotive instructor at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, will cover the testing procedures and interpretation
of test results to perform targeted diagnosis that can result in smaller repair costs for the fuel and after-treatment systems on 2007.5+ engines.
How to Color-Code an Electrical Circuit
Friday, March 13, 10:40 a.m.-noon
Veteran shop owner and Ozarks Technical Community College adjunct automotive instructor Duane Mariage notes that many technicians continue
to have difficulty reading electrical diagrams. In his seminar Duane will explain how technicians can color-code electrical circuits (not wires) to
enable them to read the electrical diagram properly and solve the problem. Duane also offers advice at realfixesrealfast.com.
HFO-1234yf Refrigerant – Service Techniques & Precautions
Saturday, March 14, 8:30-9:50 a.m.
The U.S. EPA is demanding that auto manufacturers reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that vehicles emit. Eugene Talley, automotive
instructor at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, explains that as a result, air-conditioning systems using HFO-1234yf refrigerant are
already being phased in on vehicles produced by GM and Chrysler to dramatically reduce the amount of greenhouse gases being released into the
atmosphere. Although many service procedures mimic those for 134A, technicians will need to be aware of new procedures and precautions.
Engine Management & Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmissions
Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
There are many transmission symptoms that might be caused by engine-control faults. The age-old question has been: “Is it the engine or the
transmission?” Many drivability technicians have the diagnostic equipment and the skills necessary to make this determination and necessary repairs.
In this class, conducted by Jerry Wayne Bishop, courtesy of O’Reilly Auto Parts, you will learn to determine whether the engine or the transmission is
causing the symptom that’s present. Popular electronic inputs and outputs will also be covered.
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Sponsored by
Undercar University Technical Seminars
Staying On The Leading Edge
Electrical Diagnosis & Repair of ABS Sensors & Controls
Thursday, March 12, 2-5 p.m.
This class, conducted by Jerry Wayne Bishop, courtesy of O’Reilly Auto Parts, is designed to help technicians better understand the operation of antilock
braking systems and diagnose ABS faults more efficiently and accurately. The class will cover the operation of various ABS units, sensors and modules
and how they are networked.
Basic open-circuit faults may not be a challenge to diagnose, but those no-code, false-activation situations can be frustrating. Jerry will guide
technicians in developing a diagnostic procedure designed to help them be successful immediately. Common failures, diagnosis and repair techniques
will be demonstrated throughout the class with multiple case studies of real-world failures.
Alignment & Dynamic Handling
Friday, March 13 9-10:20 a.m.
Undercar Digest Technical Editor Ron Henningsen explains the latest alignment diagnostic techniques along with a complete explanation of how
alignment angles/pulls and handling problems can affect the operation of steering-angle sensors. He will explain the interaction of the various
sensors and systems that have input into a vehicle’s dynamic handling control and how those systems interact with the wheel-alignment settings.
Top 10 Reasons Brakes Differ from the Past
Friday, March 13, 10:40 a.m.-noon
Brake Parts Inc. Technical Trainer Dann Ingebritson covers an assortment of topics that affect braking on today’s vehicles and what you should know
when servicing newer vehicles. Topics include electronics, powertrain differences, new rotor designs, CAFE ratings, friction-formulation changes,
new copper-content regulations, changes in vehicle usage and driving habits of motorists.
New Diesel Exhaust Technologies
Saturday, March 14, 8:30-9:50 a.m.
In 2007, EPA and CARB introduced new regulations and emissions standards for diesel vehicles to be phased in through 2010. MagnaFlow’s
training director, Gary Stamberger, notes that those vehicles are beginning to show up in repair shops for service. Manufacturers have adapted their
emissions systems to meet the new standards, and in some instances the changes are significant. Understanding these new components and their
relationships to each other and to the engine-management system is imperative. Gary will discuss diagnosis of catalyst efficiency and also will
include SCR, NAC and DPF systems.
Why Catalytic Converters Go Bad
Saturday, March 14, 10-11:20 a.m.
Eastern Catalytic emissions-certification engineer Charlie Patano provides a frank presentation on why catalytic converters go bad. Going beyond the
P0420 code, Charlie will discuss common problems that include converter rattles and ticking noises, clogged converters, melted substrates, rottenegg smell, engine misses and hesitation, and converters that glow red.
Custom Exhaust-Pipe Bending
Saturday, March 14, 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m. on the Show Floor.
Veteran shop owner and Undercar Digest Muffler & Pipe Advice columnist Ed Hanson is back to show technicians the basics of card bending, mirror
bending, wire-pattern bending, custom pipe bending, dial indicator and the tape measure –“your very best friend.”
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Transmission University Technical Seminars
Professional, No-Hype Technical Training
Valve-Body Diagnostics
Thursday, March 12, 2-3:20 p.m.
When it comes to valve bodies, members of the VBX technical team are go-to guys for information. Joe Cangelosi will do a walk-through on a number of
popular valve bodies with information on what should be tested and how to be certain what should be replaced.
What If It’s Not the Converter?
Thursday, March 12, 3:40-5 p.m.
There’s a lot of interaction among the solenoids, the valve body and the converter. The TASC Force and Torque
Converter Rebuilders Association (TCRA) are industry leaders at saving builders time and effort by helping to
identify what is and what isn’t a torque-converter issue. The seminar will be presented by Jim Dial.
Teardown on the JF016E
Friday, March 13, 9-10:20 a.m.
Jim Dial of Sonnax is a well-known and respected trainer who has written countless articles appearing in Transmission Digest. Jim will explain by photo
teardown the theory of operation and tools used on the JF016E, which is the Nissan CVT that was introduced in 2012. The session compares this unit
with the previous design, the JF011E.
What Every Builder Should Know
Friday, March 13, 10:40 a.m.-noon
Among his duties at Transtar, Dave Hritsko is responsible for training sales and customer-support people on the when, why and how of transmission
repair. Using his curriculum as a jumping-off point, this session covers a number of popular units.
Deep Inside the 09G
Saturday, March 14, 8:30-9:50 a.m.
Nobody understands the solenoid operations of this troublesome tranny better than the Rostra engineering team. Matt Charter and Scott
Kirkendall explain how to find common problems on the VW/Audi units and how to fix them quickly.
The Eight-Speeds Are Here!
Saturday, March 14, 10-11:20 a.m.
Six-speed transmissions are becoming plentiful, and progress waits for no one. Eight-speed automatic transmissions are on the street in increasing
numbers. One of the first eight-speeds to be released was the Aisin AA80E found in Lexus, Toyota and now Cadillac. The most-recent eight-speed launch
is the 8HP family from ZF, used in various imports and Chrysler. Mike Riley, Transmission Digest technical editor, will compare the two transmission
platforms to illustrate operational differences, trouble areas, rebuilding issues and product availability in this hands-on session.
The Builder’s Bench 2015
Saturday, March 14, 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
Appearing courtesy of Precision International, John Parmenter of Centereach Transmission reports annually on a wide variety of challenges, tips and
tricks discovered, solved and documented daily at his shop.
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Sponsored by
$
Management Seminars
Learn and Earn
Become Invincible to Lawsuits & Save Thousands in Taxes
Thursday, March 12, 2-3:20 p.m.
G. Kent “GK” Mangelson, certified financial planner and author, tells you how to get your financial house in order and explains
the types of tools shop owners need to become invincible to lawsuits, save thousands in taxes and achieve financial peace of
mind.
Solving the Employee Motivation Challenge
Thursday, March 12, 3:40-5 p.m.
It isn’t only about the money you pay your employees. It’s about their entire work experience and how much they believe you care for them.
Transmission Digest Business Editor Terry Greenhut will show you ways to make your employees feel good about themselves, their careers, your
business and you. It’s about all the little things you do daily – the way you speak to them, the little rewards you give that they weren’t expecting and the
way you conduct yourself and your business – that inspire them to be their best. Come join us and find out what these low- or no-cost perks can do for
your business.
The Power of the Phone
Friday, March 13, 9-10:20 a.m.
One of the most powerful tools we have in ANY facility is the phone. When used properly it will make you money. When taken for granted it will cost you
money. In this AMI-accredited seminar ESi’s Bill Haas will explain why you should listen to phone calls, what you should listen for and how you should
train your team members on the basis of those conversations.
Proactive Action for Employee Addiction, Theft & Work Ethic
Friday, March 13, 10:40 a.m.-noon
Undercar Digest Business Editor Tom Langer provides a proactive plan to prevent and handle employee problems that have plagued businesses for
years – addiction, theft, carelessness and poor work ethic.
Perfecting Profitability
Saturday, March 14, 8:30-9:50 a.m.
Managing money is the difference between enjoying your role as an owner or manager and struggling to make ends meet. You don’t need to be an accountant. In this AMIaccredited seminar, ESi’s Bill Haas will help you understand the realities of what really affects your profits. Those same realities give you the ability to make decisions for
your business on the basis of current and projected financial performance.
Distribution Channel/Shop Communications
Saturday, March 14, 10-11:20 a.m.
In this panel discussion, members of the various automotive-parts distribution channels and shops will discuss ways to improve communications for
greater efficiency and professionalism.
Whose Time/Mileage Maintenance
Intervals Are You Using in Your Shop?
Saturday, March 14, 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
30K-, 60K- and 90K-mile service schedules are a thing of the past. Not only are they probably wrong for your customers but they also are very likely bad
for your shop’s reputation and wellbeing. MAP/AMRA President Joe Henmueller explains that consumers, consumer groups and regulatory agencies
across the country are challenging preventive-maintenance schedules not supported by the OEMs. Do your maintenance schedules provide a true
benefit to the consumer or only to your bottom line?
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EXHIBITORS 2015
This Blue symbol by a company’s
name signifies a 2015 Top 10
Products winner.
This Red symbol by a company’s
name signifies a 2015 Top 10 Tools
winner.
Exhibitors at Transmission/Undercar Expo supplied the
following information as a brief guide to products and
services on display.
Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of
this list, but the publisher assumes no liability for errors
or omissions.
Advance Professional Driven by
Carquest
Atlantic Tube & Steel Inc.
Booth 506
1580 Meyerside Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 1A3
CANADA, 905-670-1511, TF: 877-665-6614, FAX: 905670-1845, www.atlantictube.com,
[email protected]
Booth 623
Products on Display: Aluminized and stainless
steel straight tubing
5008 Airport road, Roanoke, VA 24012, 540-561-8452,
www.advanceautoparts.com
ATK and Parts LLC
Products on Display: A comprehensive line of
quality parts and programs for automotive repair
shops.
Akebono Brake Corp.
Booth 205
24285 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48331,
248-994-7942, FAX: 248-994-7790,
www.akebono-usa.com, [email protected]
Products on Display: A complete offering of
quality automotive parts, backed by eServices
including Akebono Pro-Act®, Akebono Euro® and
Akebono Performance® lines of ultra-premium
ceramic disc brake pads.
Automotive Maintenance and Repair
Association (AMRA/MAP)
Booth 214
725 E Dundee Rd. #206, Arlington Heights, IL 60004,
847-947-2650, FAX: 248-994-7790, www.
akebono-usa.com, [email protected]
Services on Display: Motorist Assurance Program
(MAP) consisting of education and certification for
technicians.
Booth 622
6311 NW 99th Ave Doral FL 33178, 305-593-0980 FAX:
305-593-7494, www.atkits.com [email protected]
Products on Display: Solenoids for Hyundai
A6MF1 and A6LF1; pump for VW 09G, Coolers,
filters, bands.
Automatic Transmission Service
Group - ATSG
Booth 614
18635 SW 107 Ave., Miami, FL 33157, 305-670-4161, TF:
800-245-7722, FAX: 305-670-4162, www.atsg.biz
Products on Display: Technical Repair Manuals,
Technical Seminar Manuals, ATSG Membership
Packets.
Automotivation Unlimited
Booth 216
333 Mamaroneck Ave. #445, White Plains, NY 10605,
914-882-3003, www.terrygreenhut.com,
[email protected]
Products on Display: DVD video series and CD
audio series – How to Sell Automotive Service &
Repair; book – How to Market & Sell Automotive
& Transmission Service & Repair
Bendix/Gabriel
Booth 200
6700 Wildlife Way Long Grove IL 60047, 847-634-5640,
www.mat-holdings.com [email protected]
AP Exhaust Technologies Inc.
Booth 310
300 Dixie Trail, Goldsboro, NC 27530, 919-580-2000, TF:
800-277-2787, www.apexhaust.com
Products on Display: Full line of exhaust and
emissions products: Catalytic converters,
mufflers, exhaust pipes, performance exhaust and
hardware
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Products on Display: Bendix offers an extensive
line of quality pads, shoes, drums and rotors.
Brake-pad coverage has increased with more than
70 new part numbers. Gabriel offers an extensive
line of ride-control products including shocks,
struts and its ReadyMount assembled struts.
Gabriel offers coverage for more than 10 million
mainstream passenger cars, light trucks and
sports cars on the road today.
Show Guide
ETE Reman
Exedy Globalparts Corp.
Booths 405,407
Booths 511, 513, 515, 517
4400 Prime Pkwy., McHenry, IL 60050, 815-363-9000,
FAX: 800-380-7128, www.raybestosbrakes.com
8155 N. 76th St., Milwaukee, WI 53223, 414-586-0777,
TF: 800-934-9479, FAX: 414-586-0778,
www.etereman.com, [email protected]
8601 S. Haggerty Road, Belleville, MI 48111, 734-3973333, TF: 800-346-6091, FAX: 734-397-7300,
www.exedyusa.com, [email protected]
New Products on Display: BuyETE.com online
catalog; 6T70 and 6T75 6-speed automatic
transmissions; U660; 6F35; 6F50; CFT30;
WeWantYourCore.com website that makes
returning cores easier
Products on Display: Mercedes 722.6 pump
protector plate; 48RE Stage 1 AT Sports Friction
Module, heavy duty; DPO/AL4 friction module;
Toyota U250 friction module; VW 09G friction
module; Honda 5-speed friction module; 6R80
Stage 2 AT Sports Friction & Steel Kit; various
manual transmission clutch kits
New Products on Display: Raybestos Element 3
Enhanced Hybrid Technology brake pads, Police
brake package; hub bearings, calipers, pads,
rotors drums, master cylinders, wheel cylinders,
shoes, hardware.
CanAmMex/Thunderbolt
Booth 211
1021 NE 27th Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33062, 954-9419109, FAX 954-941-6911,
www.thunderboltperformance.com,
[email protected]
EXHIBITORS 2015
Brake Parts Inc.
Booth 204
continues next page
Products on Display: Diesel converters, manifold
converters, direct-fit converters, performance
mufflers, flex pipes, stainless steel tips and
mufflers, X and Y pipes, welding wire, hangers
and J hooks, reciprocal-saw blades
CATCO Catalytic Converters
Booth 314
4410 W. 37th Ave., Hobart, IN 46342, 219-947-3744, TF:
800-247-2515, FAX: 219-942-6522,
www.catcoglobal.com
New Products on Display: New direct-fit &
universal catalytic converters, industrial catalysts
Additional Products: Catalytic converters
Different Trend Inc.
Booths 605,607
16808 Gridley Place, Los Angeles, CA 90703, 562-8608699, 888-388-7363, FAX: 562-860-8679,
www.dtexhaust.com, [email protected]
Products on Display: A full line of stainless-steel
universal mufflers and tips for cars, SUVs and
trucks; Flowsound aluminized performance
mufflers; Flow II 409 stainless-steel performance
mufflers
Eastern Catalytic
Booth 504
2201 Cabot Blvd. West, Langhorne, PA 19047, 215-7023600, TF: 800-553-7199, FAX: 215-702-3606,
www.easterncatalytic.com,
[email protected]
Products on Display: 50-state approved direct fit
and universal cataylitc converters.
March 2015
See us at Booth 220
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EXHIBITORS 2015
Farrow Fabricating
Booth 521
P.O. Box 715, Jackson, MO 63755, 573-243-8963, TF:
800-327-7691, FAX: 573-243-8335,
www.supertoyschrometips.com, [email protected]
New Products on Display: Round muffler with
dual outlets and new-style chrome tips.
Products on Display: Chrome steel exhaust tips,
chrome plated 409 stainless steel exhaust tips,
glasspacks, turbo tubes, “Camo” tips, powdercoated tips, flex tubes.
Flat Seal II Inc
Booth 522
677 NW 29th St, Miami FL 33127, 305-576-2283, FAX:
305-576-3964, www.flatseal.com, [email protected]
New Products on Display: FLATSEAL Flat Tire
PREVENTION Product – Kits with 16 ounce bottles
and 8 ounce bottles. Available by order 5- 55
Gallons of FlatSEal product suitable for fleets of
vehicles. Brochures and Flyers will be given out.
Additional Products: We will have a tire displa
with product inside – persons can puncture the
tire and see first hand how FlatSeal seals the
puncture instantly.
FRAM Filtration
Booth 606
1900 W. Field Ct., Lake Forest, IL 60045, 248-808-4551,
800-890-2075, www.fram.com,
[email protected]
New Products on Display: FRAM Pro Synthetic®
and FRAM Pro ® oil filters, FRAM Pro air and
cabin air filters.
Fred Jones Enterprises
Booths 505-604
900 W. Main, Oklahoma City, OK 73106, 405-231-3206,
FAX: 405-231-3233, www.fred-jones.com
Products on Display: Ford OE Diesel Engines,
Ford OE Gas Engines, Ford OE Transmissions.
Gem-Car
John Bean
Booth 423
Booth 613
8000 Blvd Henri-Bourassa, Suite 201, Quebec QC Canada
G1G 4H7 866-848-8282 FAX: 877-504-9355
www.gem-car.com, [email protected]
309 Exchange Ave Conway AR 72032-7807, 501-4501500 FAX: 501-450-1585, www.snapon.com
[email protected]
New Products on Display: GEM-CAR is a new
product in the USA which will be displaying: GEMCAR is a, windows based, Business Management
Software tailored to the Automotive Repair
Industry. This would include automotive repair,
glass industry, transmission and fleet and includes
heavy duty truck and trailers. GEM-CAR features
scanning, inventory control, internet ordering,
inspection forms, work order, estimates, invoices,
links to IDENTIFIX, ALLDATA, vin decoder, car &
equipment rental invoices. GEM-CAR resides in
your place of business and can be GEM-Cloud
based. GEM-CAR provides internet training plus it
offers GEM-UNIVERSITY for additional training
which has video segments for upgrading the
effectiveness of the GEM-CAR system. Ask about
the GEM-CAR Warranty program.
New Products on Display: John Bean V3400
Alignment System, OptiTread wireless, portable,
tread depth and tire pressure measuring tool;
Ethos SAS reset tool (scanner)
GFX Inc.
Booth 222
4810 NW 74 Ave, Miami FL 33166, 305-499-9789, FAX:
305-499-9670, www.gfxcorp.com
New Products on Display: ZF6HP26 bushings,
RE5R05A new transmissions, Honda 3rd clutch
drums, GFX coolers, GFX hard parts
Products on Display: Overhaul kits, bands, filters,
solenoids, cut chains, ZF drums, friction packs,
pump components, modulators, bushing kits
Graphite Technology Inc.
Booth 501
8510 Torbram Rd, Unit #70, Brampton, ON L6T 5C7,
905-487-1521, TF: 877-896-7091, FAX: 905-487-1522,
www.graphitetech.net, [email protected]
Products on Display: Exhaust seals and gaskets
Huth-Ben Pearson International
FX Exhaust
Booths 307, 406
Booth 207
260 Grant St., Hartford, WI 53027, 262-673-9440, 800558-7808, Marsha direct sales TF: 877-482-2363, FAX:
262-673-9443, www.huthbenders.com,
[email protected]
PO Box 126, Niagara Falls, NY 14302, TF: 877-753-0716,
FAX: 519-753-0610, www.fxexhaust.com
New Products on Display: 2015 top-application
Counter Guide with more than 3,000 vehicle
exhaust repair kits for mufflers and catalytic;
direct-fit converters and spun converters
Products on Display: Exhaust repair pipes, direct
flex, flex connectors, spring bolt kits, muffler kits,
split flanges, gaskets, flanges, clamps, brackets
and accessories.
New Products on Display: The HB-20 Bender with
tooling package and tethered electronic controller.
Products on Display: Model 3012 raised pipe
bender, 110 die package; Model 1674 expander
and tooling; Mitey Mate air-operated hand-held
expander, miscellaneous tooling
Booth 507
PO Box 729, Adamsville, TN 38310, 731-632-1255, 800525-9629, FAX: 731-632-3058, www.jonesexhaust.com,
[email protected]
New Products on Display: Flow Packs, O2 bungs,
Jones Turbines
Additional Products: Chrome & stainless tips, flex
pipes, direct flex, performance mufflers.
MagnaFlow
Booths 421-520
22961 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688,
800-990-0905, www.magnaflow.com,
[email protected]
Products on Display: Aluminized mandrel-bent
diesel exhaust systems – all beds/all cabs; turboback, cat-back & DPF-back; single & dual
configurations; direct-fit manifold catalytic
converters; OEM-grade & HM-grade universal
catalytic converters
Mike Davidson Ford
Booths 505-604
900 W. Main, Oklahoma City, OK 73106, 405-231-3206,
FAX: 405-231-3233, www.fred-jones.com
Products on Display: Ford OE Diesel Engines,
Ford OE Gas Engines, Ford OE Transmissions
Motor Age Training
Booth 523
2501 Colorado Ave. Ste. 280, Santa Monica, CA 90404,
310-857-7633, FAX: 310-943-1465,
www.passthease.com, [email protected]
Innova Electronics Corp./Equus
Products Inc.
Products on Display: ASE certification study
guides.
Booth 500
MotoShop Technology Tools
17352 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, CA 92614, 714241-3023, FAX: 714-432-7511, www.innova.com,
www.equus.com
J-Tech
Booth 601
8813 Western Way, Jacksonville FL 32256, 904-3285600 www.jtech.org, [email protected]
Products on Display: J-Tech is a vocational
school located in Jacksonville, offering
programs in Automotive Technology,
Diesel Technology and Commercial
Truck Driving.
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Jones Exhaust Systems Inc.
Booth 621
5008 Airport road, Roanoke, VA 24012, 540-561-8452,
www.advanceautoparts.com www.motoshop.com,
[email protected]
New Products on Display: MotoShop Shop
Management System
Products on Display: MotoLOGIC® Repair &
Diagnostics; MotoREV® Online Shop Marketing;
MotoSKILL® Technician Training
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Omnique Shop Management Software
Pro-Cut International
Booth 301
Booth 616
Booth 615
PO Box 1066, Arvada, CO 80001, 866-435-2100, FAX:
303-957-5929, www.omnique.com,
[email protected]
10 Technology Drive, West Lebanon, NH 03784, 603298-5200, FAX: 603-298-8404, www.procutusa.com
101 Blue Seal Drive S.E., Leesburg, VA 20175, 703-6696600, www.ase.com, [email protected]
Services Available: Information on the NEW ASE
Light Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Certification (L3)
Test.
Nickson Industries
Booth 404
336 Woodford Ave., Plainville, CT 06062, 860-747-1671,
800-243-0126, FAX: 860-747-1678, www.nickson.com,
[email protected]
Products on Display: Manifold gaskets; GM
exhaust gaskets; 360° swivel hangers; muffler
clamps, exhaust flanges, band clamps, exhaust
gaskets and OE-style spring kits; specialty flanges
and hangers; Clamp-A-Stud and flexible jointrepair systems; flex connectors with inner braid
Northern Kentucky CVB
Booth 612
50 E River Center Blvd Ste 200 Covington KY 41011,
859-655-4150 www.meetnky.com
Product on Display: Save the date Pre Promote
Northern Kentucky
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Booths 221-422
233 S. Patterson, Springfield, MO 65802, 417-874-7175
[email protected]
New Products on Display: Powerbuilt hand tools,
OTC scan tools, O’Reilly Professional Programs –
Real World Training, Certified Auto Repair, etc
March 2015
New Products on Display: Omnique Shop
Management Software providing instant networking
of multiple locations from 1 to more than 100.
Products on Display: Quick Books Integration
–Invoice level exports; Quick Parts Integration to
aftermarket part suppliers; Quick VIN – VIN
decoding by license-plate number; DMS
Integration – Finance Express
Power Pusher, Division of Nu-Star Inc
Booth 620
1425 Stagecoarch Road, Shakopee MN 55379, TF: 800800-9274, FAX: 952-445-0231, [email protected],
www.powerpucher.com
Products on Display: Power Pusher The Nu-Star
Power Pusher pushes or pulls almost any vehicle
with its sturdy push pad. The Power Pusher
accomplishes the task of inoperable moving
vehicles with only 2 people – it gets the job done I
less time with less people and creates a safer work
environment by reducing the risks of injury to your
employees.
Products on Display: On-car brake lathes
R.O. Writer Shop Management
Software
Booth 217
823 Donald Ross Road, Juno Beach, FL 33408, TF: 888928-9769, www.rowriter.com, [email protected]
New Products on Display: R.O. Touch™ Mobile
App
Products on Display: R.O. Writer Shop
Management Software helps automotive repair
and tire shops work smarter and faster. Smart
eCat simultaneously checks part pricing and
availability for 10 suppliers in 10 seconds.
Scheduling, AP, AR, inventory control, marketing,
multi-store.
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Precision International
Booth 220
14 Todd Court Extension, Yaphank, NY 11980, 631-5672000, 800-872-6649, FAX: 631-567-2640,
www.transmissionkits.com, [email protected]
Products on Display: Latest automatic
transmission overhaul kits and parts, ZF valvebody plates
See us at Booth 205
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National Institute for Automotive
Service Excellence (ASE)
EXHIBITORS 2015
Racing Industries
Booth 617
901 Scott Ave, Calverton, NY 11933-3033, 631-9050100, fax: 631-905-0105, www.racingindustries.com,
[email protected]
New Products on Display: High-grade catalytic
converters for ultra-low emissions vehicles, full
coverage of direct-fit and manifold catalytic
converters.
Additional Products: Universal, direct-fit and
manifold catalytic converters; exhaust hardware
and components.
D I G E S T
Transmission Digest
Booth 214
PO Box 2210, Springfield, MO 65801-2210, 417-8663917, 800-274-7890, FAX: 417-866-2781,
www.transmissiondigest.com
Products on Display: Recent copies of
Transmission Digest magazine and Transmission
Tech/Talk newsletter
ROL Tech Inc.
Booth 304
62 Elm St., Fort Loramie, OH 45845, 937-295-3651, 800837-8116, FAX: 937-295-2835, www.rol-tech.com,
[email protected]
Products on Display: Flex, flex and flange
assemblies, exhaust gaskets, steel flanges, wire
forms, universal hangers, muffler clamps,
manifold converter gaskets, molded rubber,
adapters and connectors, flange kits, band
clamps, V-band clamps, muffler straps, formed
wire, hardware
Rostra Precision Controls
Transtar Industries
Booth 305
7350 Young Drive, Cleveland, OH 44146, 440-232-5100,
www.transtar1.com, [email protected]
Products on Display: Automatic and standard
transmission units, rebuilder kits and
components; Recon™ and Dacco remanufactured
torque converters and hard parts; other driveline
solutions
Booth 213
2519 Dana Drive, Laurinburg, NC 28352, 910-291-2500,
800-782-3359, FAX: 910-276-1354,
www.rostratransmission.com, [email protected]
New Products on Display: Jatco solenoids; Aisin
Warner solenoids, sensors, switches and wire
harnesses; Honda solenoids; Audi O1j/O1T
solenoids and late-model Toyota solenoids.
Additional Products: Automatic transmission
electronics, solenoids, sensors, wire harnesses,
switches and more.
Schultz Mfg Co Ltd
Booth 300
5461 Timberlea Blvd. Mississauga ON L4W 2T6 Canada,
904-602-8538 FAX: 905-602-8414,
www.schultzmfgco.com; [email protected]
New Products on Display: Expanded coverage on
fast moving manifold converter assemblies.
Heavy loaded catalysts for OBDII and new model
vehicles. OEM Placement of hangers, flanges, 02
ports, flex pipes and accessories. All stainless
steel construction.
Additional Products: Pre-Bent Exhaust Pipes,
Universal Catalytic Converters, Full assortment of
Direct-Fit Catalytic Converters.
Undercar Digest
Booth 210
PO Box 2210, Springfield, MO 65801-2210, 417-8663917, 800-274-7890, FAX: 417-866-2781,
www.undercardigest.com
Products on Display: Recent copies of Undercar
Digest magazine and Brake Tech/Talk and
Alignment Tech/Talk newsletters
XRF (USA) Inc.
Booth 610
PO Box 297, Marysville, MI 48040, 810-388-1410, TF:
877-674-4030, FAX: 810-388-1430, www.xrfchassis.com,
[email protected]
New Products on Display: New polyurethane
vertical control-arm bushings for GM; “X” Series
commercial vehicle parts for police, taxi and
working trucks
Products on Display: Ball joints, tie-rod ends, idler
arms, pitman arms, drag links, control arms,
sway-bar links, strut mounts
Standard Automotive Lift &
Equipment, Inc.
Zumbrota Bearing & Gear
Booth 206
622 W 1st Street, Zumbrota, MN 55992, 507-732-7994,
TF: 800-658-2537, FAX: 507.732.5432, www.zbag.com,
[email protected]
713 W Duarte Rd #G-298, Arcadia CA 91007, TF: 877238-2095, FAX: 626-579-0385,
www.standardautolift.com, [email protected]
Tenneco Inc.
Booth 306
Booth 611
Products on Display: Full line of New &
Remanufatured Manual Transmission’s, Transfer
Case’s, Differential’s including thousands of
individual component parts.
1 International Drive, Monroe, MI 48161, 734-384-7806,
FAX: 734-384-7534, www.tenneco.com,
[email protected]
Products on Display: DynoMax VT Muffler, Walker
Ultra manifold converter, Monroe Quick-Strut,
Monroe OE Spectrum shocks and struts, Monroe
Total Solution brake pads, Monroe Severe
Solution brake pads
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®
VW Eurovan Repair Gets Real
(Not all Bolts are Created Equal)
Complaint/Concern:
A 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan came in with noise and shift
issues. The vehicle had a 01P transmission, which is the
lockup version of the AG4 family. Since the van had 110,000
miles on it and the drivability symptoms, we dropped the pan
to check for damage. We found a fair amount of debris, so the
unit was pulled out and disassembled. Basically, the K1 clutch
was trashed and the B2 brake had signs of slippage, so the
transmission was completely rebuilt and reinstalled. The road
test went well and the vehicle was delivered, only to return a
week later.
Upon his return, the customer reported that one day he put
the transmission in drive and heard a noise similar to the
original noise. Beyond that, he noticed some wet spots under
the vehicle where it was parked in the garage.
The van was taken for another road test and, sure enough,
the transmission made a rubbing noise going into drive.
Everything else seemed okay and the vehicle was put on a lift
to check for leaks. There was a leak, but instead of
transmission fluid, the liquid appeared to be antifreeze.
We decided to pull the transmission due to the noise
problem, but just as the transmission was ready to drop,
things got ugly. When the top bell-housing bolt was removed,
a stream of antifreeze poured out (which is rather
uncommon).
At that point, repairing the transmission became a distant
second in the priority pecking order. Visions of replacing an
engine passed through everyone’s minds, but then came the
question, “How did this happen?”
threads in the hole and the short piece of bolt. The piece was
inserted and the epoxy was allowed to dry. Engine coolant
then was added to check for leaks. It worked and there were
sufficient threads remaining for a bell-housing bolt. Crisis
averted!
Now that we solved the antifreeze leak, we were back to
the original noise complaint. The transmission pump was
pulled and clutch drums were removed to find the source of
the noise, which was caused by the K1 clutch hub floating
rearward, allowing the bottom friction plate to drop off the end
of the hub. Noise would then occur during neutral/drive apply.
How could this happen?
AG4 transmissions have a unique K1 clutch and K1 hub
arrangement. Unlike normal clutch hubs that are held in place
by thrust washers or bearings, the AG4 (01P) hub is held in
place by the tabs of the four plastic inserts that act as a
bushing between the hub and K3 drum. Somehow, these tabs
broke off and allowed the hub to float.
When assembling the K1 clutch, load some of the frictions,
steels and the backing onto the K1 hub, then insert the plastic
guides. Place the rest of the plates into the K1 drum and then
set the hub and installed plates into the drum along with the
snap-ring to ensure the correct position. Use caution when
pressing in the K3 drum to avoid breaking the inserts.
Two fixes for the price of one. Always check bolt designs to
avoid additional grief. TD
1
Cause/Condition:
Not only is the transmission installed into the Eurovan with
a shoe horn (it’s really tight), but the transmission-to-engine
bolt selection was developed by the same engineers
responsible for Honda valve-body bolts. There are a lot of
them.
The bell housing bolt arrangement is inconsistent,
however, the hole in question is at the top of the engine and is
a blind hole at the edge of a water jacket (Figure 4). When
the installer removed the unit initially, he did not pay close
enough attention to the various lengths of bolts (which are
several). In addition to the varying lengths, a few of the bolts
are pointed, for some reason (Figure 5).
Unfortunately, the installer put the longest bolt with the
sharpest point into the hole right next to the water jacket and
punched a hole into it. It took time for the antifreeze to wick
through the bolt threads and leak out.
Blind Hole
2
Wrong bolt
Correction/Modification:
To address the crack in the engine bolt hole, a piece of bolt
was cut (approx. ¼” long) and slotted for a screwdriver. The
hole was cleaned out and an epoxy was applied to the
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Top 10 Tools and Products Winners
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March 2015
COMPANY ...............................................Booths
As of Feb. 25
A T S G .........................................................................614
Advance Professional Driven by CARQUEST ................623
Akebono Brake Corp.....................................................205
AP Exhaust .............................................310-312-314-316
ASA ..............................................................................612
ATK and Parts ..............................................................622
Atlantic Tube & Steel Inc. .............................................506
Automotivation Unlimited.............................................216
Farrow Fabricating........................................................521
Innova Electronics Corp./Equus Products Inc. .............500
Bendix/Gabriel ..............................................................200
Flat Seal II Inc...............................................................522
J-Tech ..........................................................................601
Brake Parts Inc./Raybestos Brakes...............................204
FRAM Group.................................................................606
John Bean ....................................................................613
CATCO....................................................310-312-314-316
Fred Jones Enterprises..........................................505-604
Jones Exhaust Systems Inc..........................................507
CanAmMex/Thunderbolt...............................................211
FX Exhaust ...................................................................207
Magnaflow ............................................................421-520
Different Trend Inc. ...............................................605-607
Gem-Car.......................................................................423
Mike Davidson Ford ..............................................505-604
Eastern Catalytic...........................................................504
GFX Corp......................................................................222
Motor Age Training ......................................................523
ETE Reman ...........................................................405-407
Graphite Technology Inc ..............................................501
Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) ............................215
Exedy Globalparts Corp ..........................511-513-515-517
Huth/Ben Pearson International ............................307-406
Motoshop Technology Tools ........................................621
National Institute for Automotive
Service Excellence (ASE) ........................................615
Nickson Industries Inc..................................................404
Northern Kentucky Convention Visitors Bureau............612
O’Reilly Auto Parts ....221-223-320-322-321-323-420-422
Omnique Shop Management Software .........................301
Power Pusher, Division of Nu-Star Inc.........................620
Precision International .................................................220
Pro-Cut International....................................................616
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See us at Booth 506
877-665-6614
R.O. Writer Shop Management Software......................217
Racing Industries .........................................................617
ROL Tech Inc................................................................304
Rostra Precision Controls ............................................213
Schultz Manufacturing Co. LTD....................................300
Standard Auto Lift & Equipment Inc.............................206
Tenneco........................................................................306
Transmission Digest.....................................................214
Transtar Industries .......................................................305
Undercar Digest ...........................................................210
XRF (USA) Inc. ............................................................610
Zumbrota Bearing & Gear.............................................611
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We Thought “DOT 3” Meant “DOT 3,” Too!
It’s probably not wrong to think that if a term has a
definition, that’s what it means. You’d a thunk, right?
Well, evidently, not always. Like when it comes to
DOT 3 brake fluid. Keep this in mind when dealing
with some Hondas and Toyotas of a certain age. As it
turns out, these manufacturers had formulas of their
own for the OE fluid in some of their vehicles. The
problem is, both were also called DOT 3 brake fluid!
Not surprisingly, the requirement for unusual brake
fluid formulations called “DOT 3” led to troublesome
conditions in the field – master-cylinder internal leaks,
to be specific.
From where we sit, this comes across as a result
of the manufacturers’ unreasonable belief that if
certain of their models ever needed brake fluid added
or replaced in the field (very possible) that the new
fluid would always exactly match the OE fill (not very
likely). As a result, this has led to more than one
recall, as well as m/c design changes.
Let’s check a few specifics:
In late 2010 Toyota began recalling many ’05
Avalons, and ’06 Lexus RX, GS and IS models
because of internal master cylinder leakage. Those
leaks were a result of seal hardening and wear. This
occurred because the seal material required special
lubrication that it wouldn’t get without the use of DOT
3 brake fluid that also met a certain manufacturer’s
specification. The OE and OER fluid included a
strong dose of liquid polymers to keep the seals
supple; no polymers – or not enough – are found in
most everyday, off-the-shelf DOT 3 brake fluids. So
the result was predictable.
Even before the time they issued the recall, Toyota
had switched master cylinders in the affected models
to ones using seals similar to the ones found in the
rest of its vehicles – seals compatible with most brake
fluids that meet Uncle Sam’s DOT 3 standards. Under
the recall they switched master cylinders in the
affected cars over to ones also built with these morerobust seals.
Not long after Toyota issued its recall the same
thing began to happen over at Honda. Some ’05-07
Odysseys and RLs were found to be having a similar
problem, and for a similar reason. So Honda took
similar action, including a recall to swap out a bunch
of master cylinders.
So, what do we take away from all of this? A
couple of things, really: First, if you have a customer
with one of the affected models, its master cylinder is
leaking internally and it’s never been replaced, it’s
worthwhile to check the VIN against the recalls.
(Honda’s NHTSA recall # was 10V-504, its own
campaigns were R51 for Odyssey and R52 for RL.)
Toyota’s NHTSA # was 10V-499. If the car’s in one of
the recall groups the manufacturer owes them an
updated master cylinder and installation (but probably
at a dealer’s shop.) If it’s not in any of the mandated
campaigns then you’re cleared for handling the repair
yourself.
But this situation also shows that if you look up a
fluid or lubricant and you see the words “… that meet
(manufacturer’s) specification xxxxx,” they may
actually have some significance. In these two cases,
if everyone had used fluids that actually met the
manufacturers’ specs, many of the affected cars
would probably still have their original master
cylinders in place, working just fine. On the other
hand, both Honda and Toyota found out the hard way
that in the real world, to most people, DOT 3 brake
fluid is just DOT 3 brake fluid. So they wound up
having to make their seals conform to what’s out
there, in the end!
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Service Alert:
Grand Cherokee & Dodge Durango Steering ‘Clunk’
Problem Recognized: Jeep Grand Cherokee and
Dodge Durango models manufactured from 2011
through November 2012 may exhibit a moderate to
severe clunking noise that may create a shimmy
induced through the steering gear. Customers with
these problem vehicles can contact the dealer as
soon as possible and inspect the intermediate shaft
that couples to the steering gear.
Additional Information: Chrysler says the
problem vehicles will be repaired by using new
replacement steering shafts, part number
05057539AD. Identification of the replacement part
can be found by looking for a green dot adjacent to
the shaft identification number printed on the label.
Low-mileage vehicles will be considered on a nocharge basis. Vehicles with more than 60,000 miles
will be repaired within the new parts guidelines. The
carmaker has the book labor charge listed at 0.5 of
an hour.
Corrective Action: Replace the lower steering
shaft and inspect the steering gear for looseness. A
case-by-case basis is a prerogative, according to
Chrysler. Send your customers with vehicles you
have inspected to the nearest franchise dealer for
more information.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Dodge Durango
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Dining Out & Entertainment
Auto TECH expo also gives everyone an opportunity
to dine at a wide variety of restaurants near the
host hotel and take in the local entertainment. In
the heart of downtown Jacksonville there is a collection of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues
in a district known as “The Elbow”
Here’s a look at just some of the places you may
want to try in Jacksonville:
Underbelly
113 E. Bay St.
904.353.6067
Mark’s Downtown Club/Lounge
315 E. Bay Street, Suite 101
904-355-5099
Dive Bar
331 E. Bay St.
904-359-9090
VooDoo Ultra Lounge
2 Independent Dr.
904-697-2068
ClubTSIDiscotheque
333 E. Bay St.
904-424-3531
1904 Music Hall
19 N. Ocean St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202 map
904.434.3475
Indochine
21 E. Adams St., Ste 200
904-598-5303
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
1201 Riverplace Blvd.
904-396-6200
River City Brewing Co.
835 Museum Circle
904-398-2299
Benny’s Steak & Seafood
The Jacksonville Landing
904-301-1014
Allure Thai Bistro & Bar
1004 Hendricks Avenue
904-674-0190
Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
2 West Independent Dr. (Jacksonville Landing)
904-374-1547
Black Sheep Restaurant
1534 Oak Street
904-380-3091
La Cena Ristorante & Wine Bar
211 N. Laura St.
904-633-9255
The Elbow
March 2015
The Jacksonville Landing is a 126,000
square feet shopping, tattoo, dining,
clubbing, and historic museum complex
in downtown Jacksonville, Florida.
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A True Team
Member of the
Automotive
Aftermarket
President & CEO Michelle Dickemann
[email protected]
Editor Jim Wilder
[email protected]
Technical Editor Ron Henningsen
Business Editor Tom Langer
Creative Director Lonnie Bolding
Account Executives Joe Keck
[email protected]
Joyce Turner
[email protected]
D I G E S T
Publisher Bobby Mace
[email protected]
Technical Editor Mike Riley
Business Editor Terry Greenhut
Creative Director Jay Young
Account Executive Mike Anderson
[email protected]
Exhibit Manager Robert “Jake” Jacobsmeyer
[email protected]
Registration Manager Donna Blackburn
[email protected]
M D Publications Inc.
PO Box 2210
Springfield, MO 65801-2210
800-274-7890
417-866-3917
417-866-2781 Fax
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In 1976 Les and Carol Langsford founded M D Publications Inc.
and published their first issue of Muffler Digest. Transmission Digest
followed in 1981, and in 1987 Muffler Digest became Undercar Digest
to address the changing marketplace. Today, the latter continues to
expand with drivability and underhood issues. Three monthly
technical bulletins – Transmission Tech/Talk, Alignment Tech/Talk
and Brake Tech/Talk – also became part of our publishing family.
Equally important is our history of yearly trade shows, including this
year’s Auto TECH expo in Jackonsville that brings together shops,
suppliers and training.
Thirty-nine years later, now under the leadership of their
daughter Michelle Dickemann, M D Publications continues to
provide you the most-reliable information in the industry – and with
enhancements to help you. This year’s refocused trade show, now
called Auto TECH expo, now complements its existing seminar-track
lineup with a general-repair category that emphasizes diagnostics
and drivability. These categories also are being added to the pages
of Undercar Digest.
In addition we continue to make ongoing upgrades to our
websites for Undercar Digest (www.undercardigest.com) and
Transmission Digest (www.transmissiondigest.com), making them
easier to read and navigate. Electronic versions of the magazines
have easy “flip” pages that also adapt to tablets and mobile devices
of any size.
We take seriously our role in communicating information to the
markets we serve. At the same time, we know that communication is
a two-way street. Our editors, sales team, circulation managers, and
art and production personnel are eager to hear any ideas you have
to make our product work more effectively for your shop and
employees. We hope you’ll feel comfortable contacting us anytime.
Finally, we spend a great deal of time and effort arranging and
planning for our yearly trade-show event. To us, it’s more than a
trade show, more than a three-day seminar production; it’s our
once-a-year chance to host our readers and further our goal of
providing up-to-date, free-flowing information to shop operators
and technicians who make their living repairing and maintaining
vehicles in America and beyond. You’re the ones who gain customer
trust and keep vehicles of all makes and models running safely and
efficiently. Thank you for being a part of Auto TECH expo.
www.mdpublications.com
www.undercardigest.com
www.transmissiondigest.com
www.autotechexpo.net
Michelle
Dickemann,
CEO
&President
Bobby Mace,
Transmission
Digest
Publisher
Jim Wilder,
Undercar
Digest Editor
Terry
Greenhut
Transmission
Digest
Business
Editor
Tom Langer
Undercar
Digest
Business
Editor
Mike Riley
Transmission
Digest
Technical
Editor
Mike Weinberg
Transmission
Digest
Contributing
Editor
Ron
Henningsen
Undercar
Digest
Technical
Editor
Mike
Anderson,
Transmission
Digest
Account
Executive
Joe Keck,
Undercar
Digest
Account
Executive
Joyce Turner,
Undercar
Digest
Account
Executive
Focused on Today’s
Shops & Technicians
In addition to our monthly printed versions of Undercar
Digest and Transmission Digest, readers also can read the
magazines online at www.undercardigest.com and
www.transmissiondigest.com, respectively. The current edition
of each magazine and past issues are available online in their
entirety. You can learn more about all our publications and Auto
TECH expo by visiting www.mdpublications.com.
If you have a question about an ad or an article in one of the
magazines, you’re always welcome to call us at 417-866-3917
and we’ll be glad to assist you. We also offer other benefits to
our readers. If you’d like to learn more about a product
advertised in one of the magazines, you can click on the printed
website of the advertiser when looking at the electronic version
of the magazine, or simply use the business reply cards included
in each issue. Circle the reader response number that
corresponds to the Reader Card number on the bottom of each
display ad, and we’ll make sure your request for additional
information goes to the advertiser. If you have a comment or
question you can send us an email.
To provide more technical information, M D Publications also
offers three popular eight-page monthly technical bulletins –
Transmission Tech/Talk, Alignment Tech/Talk and Brake
Tech/Talk. All three are offered in both print and electronic
versions.
We’ve been in the publishing business for more than a third
of a century, and we pride ourselves on helping shop operators
and technicians improve their technical and management skills.
M D Publications has a seasoned team that understands the
industry. Transmission Digest Publisher Bobby Mace, with
nearly 30 years’ experience, knows the ins and outs of the
transmission industry and meets with industry leaders regularly.
Undercar Digest Editor Jim Wilder comes from an automotive
family and has more than 33 years experience as an automotive
journalist. In addition to writing many of the articles you read in
the magazines, Bobby and Jim gather the news and coordinate
technical and management articles from industry experts who
contribute to each magazine. Feel free to contact them when you
have information of interest to our respective industries.
Undercar Digest Technical Editor Ron Henningsen has spent
his entire career working on vehicles and teaching others to do
the same. He has been a presenter at our show for more than 25
years. Transmission Digest Technical Editor Mike Riley is a
veteran of the transmission industry. He has been director of
technical services and product management at Transtar
Industries. Undercar Digest Business Editor Tom Langer worked
at his grandfather’s Pontiac dealership as a teenager, doing a
myriad of duties, and went on to start his own company, TLG
Research, which provides information for automotive clients
around the country. Transmission Digest Business Editor Terry
Greenhut has owned his own shop and is known as one of the
nation’s leading automotive speakers.
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Embassy Suites Covington,
Marriott RiverCenter and the
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Center are pleased to welcome
Auto TECH expo.