F.Y.I.

Motor, May 2003

Delphi Product & Service Solutions has created an online catalog containing a complete cross-referenced listing of OEM and competitors' part numbers to more than 2800 Delphi part numbers. Vehicle electronics coverage includes sensors, electric fuel pumps and in-tank assemblies, fuel injectors and oxygen sensors. The catalog is available online at http://go.delphi.com.

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Carica, a Ken-Tool Company, announces the availability of its full-color catalog, which showcases top-quality telescoping mirrors and magnets, telescoping and pivoting air guns, long flexible mirrors and magnets, a hook-and-pick set and a telescoping mechanics stethoscope.

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Pro-Cut International offers two easy-to-use spreadsheet programs that allow brake service professionals to quickly check each facility's CODB (Cost of Doing Business) and ROI (Return on Investment). Designed around the service and productivity of Pro-Cut's on-car disc brake lathes, the programs utilize Microsoft Excel. They're available by calling 800-543-6618.

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Brake Parts Inc. announces the "Raybestos and Sarah Fisher Indy 500 Sweepstakes," which will run through June 30. When installers purchase a kit of point-of-sale materials featuring Indy Racing League driver Sarah Fisher, they have the opportunity to win an all-expense-paid trip for two to the 2004 Indianapolis 500-airfare, hotel, race tickets and VIP suite passes. The kit contains a life-size Sarah Fisher standee, poster, counter card, handouts, $10 rebate coupons and a sweepstakes card. Contact your Brake Parts representative for details.

The Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association (APRA) is holding its Electrical Clinic at the Hilton Toronto Airport hotel May 30-June 1. The clinic, held jointly with the Auto Electric Rebuilders of Canada (AERC), will include meetings, seminars and facility tours. For more information, call 703-968-2772.

ContiTech, a division of Continental AG, has issued a new application guide for timing belts, with more than 155 cars and 61 light trucks segmented by manufacturer, make and model year. In addition, the guide lists recommendations for many different engine sizes and horsepower capacities, the profiles and dimensions of the belts and original part numbers. The guide can be obtained by calling 330-722-6624 or via e-mail to contitech@zoominternet.net.

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Technicians can earn valuable rewards through the "Champion 500" promotion from Federal-Mogul, now through Oct. 31, 2003. The promotion enables technicians to earn points toward five reward levels by installing premium Champion Double Platinum or Platinum Power spark plugs on any vehicle. To participate in the Champion 500 promotion, contact your Champion supplier or call Program Headquarters toll-free at 800-697-3991.

Trico Products has upgraded its website with a product menu at www.trico products.com to be more user-friendly and provide more information on the company's products and packaging.

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The 2003 OTC Tools & Equipment catalog (No. A7000) offers coverage of the company's full line of innovative, time-saving tools and specialty equipment. More than 200 new items have been added. You can request a free copy online at www.otctools.com, or call 800-533-6127.

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Tracer Products has released a new 6-page color brochure that explains why fluorescent leak detection is the fastest and most accurate way to pinpoint all refrigerant and fluid leaks. To obtain a copy, call 800-641-1133.

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Tridon is offering a. new 20-page catalog featuring its complete line of flasher products, including lighting control modules (LCMs) for GM vehicles. The catalog includes a technical index, schematics, product photos and interchange and application guides. Call 800-388-7426 for more information.

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Castrol North America has developed a web-based Synthetic Motor Oil Education Program, available at wwio.castrolusa.com. Other Castrol ASE-certified Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE) programs, such as a self-study CD-ROM program for Lube Technician Certification, are also available. Log on or call 888-CASTROL. M