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By Counterman
MAHLE Lifecycle and Mobility (formerly MAHLE Aftermarket) announced the addition of its latest MAHLE Manifold Installation Set (MIS) – MIS19945. Available for GM 5.3L and 6.2L engines in various models of Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC-branded vehicles, the set includes all the gaskets and seals for a technician to properly re-install the intake manifold, the company said.
The MAHLE gasket MIS portfolio represents the most complete gasket kits available on the market today, covering more than 5 million applications in operation across North America,
link hidden, please login to view announced said in news release. “When a technician invests in one of our MAHLE gasket kits, they can trust that every part needed for the job from beginning to end is packed nicely in the blue MAHLE box,” said Ron McCrum, gasket team product manager, MAHLE Lifecycle and Mobility, North America. “True to OE Form, Fit & Function, customers never have to look elsewhere for a missing component and our easy- to-follow instructions make the installation process simple and convenient.”
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link hidden, please login to view gasket MIS set includes everything from valve cover gaskets, plenum gaskets and coolant gaskets to injector O-rings, water and emissions connections, and other miscellaneous gaskets. The post
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By Counterman
Clore Automotive introduced its new PRO-LOGIX Model PL6850, 12/24 Volt 120A Flashing Power
Supply and 120/60/40/10A Battery Charger. The company said the PL6850 is designed to provide stable power—on demand, up to 120 amps, to a vehicle electrical system to support module reprogramming, ADAS recalibration, electronic repairs and diagnostic tasks. It also provides full service 12/24V battery charging capability from 10 to 120 amps, to service everything from small vehicle batteries to Group 31 multi-battery packs, Clore said.
In power supply mode, the PRO-LOGIX PL6850 provides power to maintain vehicle electrical system
voltage at a preset level, increasing its output in response to system load increases to maintain a stable
power environment for successful reprogramming. It features a voltage output range of 13.1-14.9V (12V)
or 26.1-29.8V (24V), adjustable in 0.1V increments, allowing the operator to dial the output in exactly as
specified by the supplier of the vehicle under service. According to Clore, it features fast load responsiveness for ultra-quick recovery from system demand increases. It also delivers its massive power with minimal voltage ripple (<100mV), providing a clean flow of power to the vehicle without risk of programming interference.
link hidden, please login to view added that in charging mode, the PL6850 utilizes advanced microprocessor-controlled logic to optimally charge each battery or battery pack serviced. It features the ability to properly charge a wide variety of battery types, including Conventional, AGM, Spiral Wound, Start-Stop, Deep Cycle and Marine lead acid batteries, plus LiFEPO4 Lithium Batteries – enabling beneficial service of virtually any battery type installed in a vehicle. It adapts its charging approach based on the needs of each battery or battery pack it services, including activating a soft start mode on deeply discharged batteries and a battery repair mode on older/distressed batteries. It is also effective on totally dead (0.0V) batteries with its forced start mode, the company said. Clore explained the PL6850 features detachable and field-replaceable input cable and output leads. The #2 AWG output leads are 13’ long, enabling easy access to vehicle batteries/packs under any condition. The unit includes a handle for easy transport around a shop or in and out of a mobile service vehicle.
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By Counterman
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announced it continues to add to its line of kits. Standard and Blue Streak offer Kits and Multipacks in a variety of categories. Among its most popular are Blue Streak GDI High-Pressure Fuel Pump Kits and Ignition Coil Multipacks, the company said. Blue Streak GDI High-Pressure Fuel Pump Kits help technicians solve low-fuel-pressure symptoms by replacing all components at once to ensure a complete repair,
link hidden, please login to view said. These kits include an all-new high-pressure fuel pump, cam follower, the required seals, and mounting hardware. Ignition coils can lose spark energy over time, causing poor fuel mileage and reduced performance and if one coil fails, it is likely the others are on track to fail. Blue Streak Ignition Coil Multipacks include a full, matched set of new, better-performing coils, saving time, restoring performance and reducing comebacks. SMP said other popular kits include complete Standard Turbocharger Kits, Oil Filter Housing Kits, and Fuel Injector Multipacks and Blue Streak Blower Motor Resistor Kits, Camshaft and Crankshaft Sensor Kits, Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Service Kits and VVT Solenoid Kits. In the past two years, specific Blue Streak Kits have been awarded the Best New Product of the Year and Best Problem-Solver by the Import Vehicle Community, a community of the Auto Care Association.
New coverage has recently been introduced across many of these categories, according to SMP. Blue Streak GDI High-Pressure Fuel Pump Kits have been released for 3.7 million General Motor vehicles, like the 2019-16 Chevrolet Cruze, 2019-18 Chevrolet Equinox, and 2019-18 GMC Terrain. Standard Oil Filter Housing Kits are new for multiple popular makes and models, including the 2024-19 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2024-19 RAM 1500, 2024-19 Dodge Durango, 2016-11 Volvo S60, and more. Blue Streak Cam and Crank Sensor Kits have been released for a variety of popular Ford vehicles, and Standard Turbocharger Kits are new for Ford, Volvo, and General Motors vehicles like the 2019-16 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick Encore, SMP said.
Commenting on the expansion, John Herc, vice president of vehicle control marketing at
link hidden, please login to view, said, “Parts professionals are looking for more complete kits and multipacks for a number of reasons. First, it helps technicians perform a complete repair without having to chase parts from multiple places. Additionally, service writers find it easier to explain one line item on an invoice rather than a list of parts. Whatever their reason, they look to Standard and Blue Streak for complete repair solutions.” The post
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link hidden, please login to view announced its new USMW professional series link hidden, please login to view are now available. The new fuel pump modules provide application coverage for several Toyota, BMW, RAM and Nissan vehicles.
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By Counterman
We all experience supply chain issues now and then. Back-ordered parts, delayed shipments and even material shortages can affect our ability to provide the parts and services our customers have come to expect from us. Our collective experience during COVID highlights just how interconnected we are with each link in our supply chain. As wholesalers/retailers, we maintain a particular stocking inventory of parts, supplies and accessories based on the needs of our customer base.
As manufacturers, our vendors also maintain inventories of the raw materials, components and subassemblies that go into creating the products that we sell each day in finished form. Any hiccup in their production process can snowball into a shortage or delay if an alternate solution cannot be found in time. The semiconductor “chip shortage” of 2021-’22 effectively crippled the auto industry, preventing some 12 million vehicles from being completed on schedule. In this example, there were no alternative parts available to fill the demand for specialized semiconductors.
In the manufacturing world, alternative parts are a way for a supplier to meet production schedules and keep an assembly line moving along uninterrupted. If a previously sourced component becomes obsolete or otherwise unavailable, another vendor or supplier might be contracted to fill the order. If a raw material is out of stock, another material with similar properties might be substituted in its place. For those of us behind the counter, sourcing alternative parts is what we do best. Our parts and supplies are already an alternative to the OEM components they are designed to replace, so what happens when our own alternative parts are backordered, delayed or otherwise unavailable?
Our first instinct, in most cases, is to outsource the part from another supplier, or even a competitor. We are lucky to have a great diversity of options in most aftermarket categories, so if our preferred solution isn’t available, there’s a good chance that an alternative is out there… somewhere.
For obsolete, discontinued or otherwise hard-to-find parts, the search often leads us to specialists in NOS (new old stock) or reproduction parts, or even the used market. Just as we have come to know which of our vendors offers a particular product, it is also in our best interest to know where to obtain those things that we don’t have ready access to. When it comes to finding needles in haystacks, your networking skills can be just as important as your catalog proficiency. Over the years, I’ve built up a mental index of industry contacts, former coworkers and clients, and general “know-it-alls” whom I can turn to for help when I’ve hit a dead end. Sometimes another set of eyes on a problem is all it takes to see the answer!
We can’t possibly fulfill every customer request, but even when an elusive part isn’t available to us, we are still uniquely positioned to suggest alternatives. As customers, we all hate to be told “no,” but we can better accept that moment of disappointment if the person across the counter from us cares enough about our needs to point us in the right direction. Be that person.
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