Tools of the Trade

Motor, Oct 2006

Circle #158

GM-Specific Automatic Transmission Fluid

Kendall DEXRON-VI automatic transmission fluid has been introduced to comply with the specification upgrade mandated by General Motors. GM introduced DEXRON-VI in April 2005 as the factory fill ATF for 2006 model-year passenger cars and liglit trucks. The upgraded fluid has significantly longer life than current DEXHON-III "II" fluids due to improvements in oxidation stability, friction durability, shear stability and foam resistance. The new ATF is backward-serviceable for all DEXRON applications dating back to 1949, and for all GM automatic transmissions that require earlier generation DEXRON or Type-A fluids. The company will continue to offer DEXRON-III "H" qualified products in the marketplace until Dec. 31, 2006. ConomPhillips

Circle #159

Abrasion-Resistant Work Boots

The PowerWelt family of four different work hoots features abrasion-resistant Ever-Guard leather. This genuine full-grain leather is impregnated with polyurethane, enhancing the leather while retaining its essential characteristics of breathability and flexibility. According to the manufacturer, it's 10 times more abrasion-resistant than standard leather, is heat-resistant up to 346°F and is waterproof. Constructed on the manufacturer's PRO TiTAN last (foot-shaped form), the PowerWelt provides ample room in the toes to ensure a great fit. All boots in the manufacturer's PRO work boots line comply with ANSI/ASTM industry standards. Timberland PRO

Circle #160