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By Counterman
Dayco, a supplier of engine products and drive systems for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, is expanding its timing chain kit line with 41 part numbers to cover another 49 million vehicles in operation (VIO). Additionally, the company is introducing the next generation of its AutoPartIQ inventory assessment tool—with new features for a more productive customer experience.
New Parts Bring Timing Chain Kit Coverage to 120+ Million
Dayco’s aftermarket team launched the line in 2022 due to the car parc shift from timing belts to timing chains at the OE level. The
link hidden, please login to view, which feature OE-quality components, cover high-volume light-duty engine applications. They include all the necessary components for a thorough and complete repair, building on Dayco’s mission of recommending system replacement as a best practice. Dayco says the kits include: Timing and secondary chains that prevent stretch for the life of the kit – and address the no. 1 replacement issue; Precision-machined cam and crank sprockets for quiet, noise-free performance; Direct fit OE-quality, high-grade plastic guides, as well as VVT solenoids and cam phasers when the application calls for it; and Packaging that features a QR code that links directly to detailed installation instructions. Dayco backs its entire timing chain kit line with an industry-leading two year or 60,000 mile (96,000 kilometer) link hidden, please login to view, whichever occurs first, giving technicians confidence in what they’re installing. Three of the new part numbers are already available, and the remaining 38 are scheduled for Q1 or Q2 2025.
“We entered the timing chain kit market to meet the needs of our customers. The line continues to grow with sales increasing year over year and we are supporting our high-quality product line with important investments in warranty and training material,” said Tom Tecklenburg, Vice President, Aftermarket, Dayco North America. “We encourage our customers as well as shop owners to reach out to our tech team to schedule virtual training and to learn more about this line if they aren’t already stocking it.”
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link hidden, please login to view and Motorcraft announced a partnership on two new Motorcraft® Fuel System Cleaning products for Ford and Lincoln vehicles using approved Motorcraft fuel products, equipment and services at Ford locations throughout the United States. The companies said the goal of the Motorcraft Enhanced Maintenance Fuel Service Program is to diminish the adverse impacts of lost combustion chamber efficiency and restore fuel economy, power, and performance. The program recently moved to a nationwide launch for Ford & Lincoln dealerships across the U.S. “BG Products is extremely excited to partner with Motorcraft to offer the new Motorcraft Enhanced Maintenance Fuel Service Program,” said Darin Greseth, president, CEO, and chairman of BG Products, Inc. “This new program will assist Ford and Lincoln customers in keeping their fuel injectors and intake system clean to ensure like-new performance and fuel economy.”
Below are the approved Motorcraft and BG co-branded products, part numbers and mileage recommendations for enhanced service. The new Motorcraft Program is recommended at oil change intervals. More information is available at Ford and Lincoln dealers.
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link hidden, please login to view and link hidden, please login to view & link hidden, please login to view jointly announced a nationwide expansion of their partnership. As a result of this new affiliation, all Idemitsu IFG series engine oils, transmission fluids, and power steering fluids are now available through XL Parts and The Parts House direct-to-the-professional locations. “We are very excited to expand our distribution network through our partnership with XL Parts and The Parts House to service automotive aftermarket professionals located across the Gulf Coast to the Southeast US Region,” says Frank Lam, Idemitsu senior division manager for the aftermarket. “This partnership will make our engine oils and transmission fluids more accessible to customers who are looking for premium OE-quality lubricants that meet the stringent standards of Japanese Automotive OEMs.”
link hidden, please login to view supplies OE-specific automatic (ATF) and continuously variable (CVTF) transmission fluids to Japanese automakers, such as Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru and Mazda. The post
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link hidden, please login to viewannounced the addition of 55 new part numbers to its hose, water pump and drive system kit lines. The new product introductions include 41 new branched and quick connect hoses, covering primarily medium- and heavy-duty vehicle applications, 11 new water pumps and 3 new serpentine belt kit part numbers that allow Dayco to provide expanded coverage for millions of vehicles on the road, according to the company. The company said that for the past 18 months, Dayco’s product management team has significantly transformed its hose product line following a detailed evaluation of more than 3,000 part numbers, adding new numbers with exact fitment and redesigning old hose applications when necessary. Dayco said its hoses, which are designed to meet or exceed all relevant OE and SAE standards, feature spiral reinforcement for high burst strength and excellent heat resistance.
The 11 new
link hidden, please login to viewwater pump SKUs being introduced will cover 22 million light-duty vehicles on the road. Dayco added that its serpentine belt kit line is also expanding as the company continues developing innovative system solutions and recommending all drive system components be changed at the same time to improve performance and reduce comebacks. Coverage for over 3 million VIO was added in February and an additional 2+ million VIO will be covered with the three new kits. “We have continued to evolve our line review process to assure that we efficiently bring to market products the industry needs based on real data and input from the field,” said Jerry Reeves, manager of product management for Dayco North America. “This is just an example of the type of expansions you’ll continue to see from the Dayco team.”
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link hidden, please login to viewannounced the addition of 55 new part numbers to its hose, water pump and drive system kit lines. The new product introductions include 41 new branched and quick connect hoses, covering primarily medium- and heavy-duty vehicle applications, 11 new water pumps and 3 new serpentine belt kit part numbers that allow Dayco to provide expanded coverage for millions of vehicles on the road, according to the company. The company said that for the past 18 months, Dayco’s product management team has significantly transformed its hose product line following a detailed evaluation of more than 3,000 part numbers, adding new numbers with exact fitment and redesigning old hose applications when necessary. Dayco said its hoses, which are designed to meet or exceed all relevant OE and SAE standards, feature spiral reinforcement for high burst strength and excellent heat resistance.
The 11 new
link hidden, please login to viewwater pump SKUs being introduced will cover 22 million light-duty vehicles on the road. Dayco added that its serpentine belt kit line is also expanding as the company continues developing innovative system solutions and recommending all drive system components be changed at the same time to improve performance and reduce comebacks. Coverage for over 3 million VIO was added in February and an additional 2+ million VIO will be covered with the three new kits. “We have continued to evolve our line review process to assure that we efficiently bring to market products the industry needs based on real data and input from the field,” said Jerry Reeves, manager of product management for Dayco North America. “This is just an example of the type of expansions you’ll continue to see from the Dayco team.”
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