F.Y.I.

Motor, Jun 2003

KYB has announced the Box End Bonanza program to reward installers for choosing KYB through a simple points structure. Qualifying box ends have a barcode that's returned by the shop and put toward cash. For additional information, go to www.kyb.com, or call 888-654-1113.

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A new 8-page color brochure (No. 60-128) that educates consumers about the damage caused by electrolysis has been published by Modine. It can be a valuable customer-relations tool for dealing with this difficult-to-explain topic. Contact your Modine source for copies.

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CARQUEST's 2003 "See Your Way Clear" campaign-part of the company's Spring Wiper Promotion-offers consumers a $5 Subway Gift Certificate with the purchase of a pair of CARQUEST Exact Fit or Teflon wiper blades. Stores or professional service dealers will receive a $10 Subway Gift Certificate with the purchase of a Teflon 25-Pack Assortment or a $20 Subway Gift Certificate with the Teflon 50-Pack Assortment. The promotion runs through June 30, 2003.

The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide is accepting nominations for the 2004 Simon Oulouhojian, Sr. Technical Achievement Award. The winner will receive an educational grant that can be used for clinic fees, books, videos or other materials used for mobile a/c and engine cooling system training purposes. MACS members may nominate any technician they believe has shown dedication to maintaining and improving his or her technical proficiency by seeking out and participating in training. The nominee need not be a current MACS member. For nomination information, call 215-631-7020, or visit www.macsw.org.

A catalog featuring a wide variety of crimp terminals, connectors and other electrical products is available from Del City. To request a free copy, log on to www.delcity.net, or call 800-654-4757.

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WIX Filters, in partnership with Speedway Motorsports, Inc., is offering a chance for NASCAR fans to win more than 3500 vacation packages, including a trip to six 2004 Winston Cup races. To enter the WIX/SMI Ultimate Speedway Tour Sweepstakes, pick up an entry form wherever WIX filters are sold, or obtain one online at www.wixfilters.com. Entries must be received by Dec. 31, 2003.

A new brochure on infrared building and area heaters is available from Solaronics. The 4-page color brochure, which covers SunTwin two-stage optimal combustion gas heaters that operate on natural gas or LP/propane gas, discusses creating separately heated work zones without partitions; activating heaters by thermostat or other sensors for sound, motion and light; and repositioning heaters when changes in building use occur.

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Pro-Cut International has launched a program to help ensure that customers get nonstop service and value out of their Pro-Cut PFM 9.0 on-car brake lathes. The "Same Day Parts Promise" program pledges that any service question placed with Pro-Cut before 2 p.m. Eastern Time will be diagnosed and answered, and any parts required for a fix shipped that same day. If Pro-Cut fails to meet the deadline spelled out in the program, the parts are free. Log on to www.procutinternational.com or call 800-543-6618 for details.

The Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA) announces the publication of the 2nd Edition of its flywheel manual, which lists 80 pages of specifications, casting numbers, resurfacing cautions and Technical Service Bulletins. For more information, call 888-326-2372.

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The 2003-04 Craftsman Power and Hand Tools catalog is now available. It lists 4175 tools, tool sets, portable and bench-top power tools, tool chests, wet/dry vacuums, welding equipment and more. The 182-page catalog is available at Sears stores, online at www.sears.com or by calling 800-377-7414.

A new catalog has just been released by Radiator Specialty, manufacturers of Solder Seal, Gunk, Liquid Wrench, Engine Brite and Puncture Seal. The 32-page catalog includes two dozen new products. Copies may be obtained at www.gunk.com, or by calling 877-GO-4-GUNK.

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Valley Industries has issued its 2003 130-page product catalog of trailer hitches and towing accessories. The catalog includes a fitment guide for vehicles up to the 2003 model year; a receiver hitch quick-reference chart for trucks, vans and SUVs; and information on towing and trailer accessories. Request the catalog by calling 800-344-3112 or logging on to www.valleyindustries.com.

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