F.Y.I.

Motor, Jul 2007

The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide will present MACS Worldwides Best Service Practices and Compressor Replacement Procedures as part of the technical programming featured at Automechanika Canada. The seminar will take place Sept. 27, 2007 at Toronto's International Centre. For more information about Automechanika Canada, log on to www.AutomechanikaCanada.ca.

ConocoPhillips has announced that Kendall GT-I Diesel synthetic blend motor oil, which is specifically designed for use in diesel engines of light trucks and SUVs, has been upgraded to API CJ-4 quality. API CJ-4 is the latest diesel engine oil standard that meets the lubrication requirements of diesel engines compliant with the EPAs 2007 emissions regulations for urban transportation vehicles and on-highway trucks. To get more information, visit http:// lubricants.conocophillips.com.

The "Slick Offer" promotion from Monroe brakes is designed to help service dealers maximize their brake business while driving repeat sales through their oil change bays. Running through Aug. 31, the promotion rewards consumers with a mail-in rebate for the price of an oil change when they purchase a qualifying set of Monroe brake pads. The oil change rebate is valid for 60 days with the purchase of the qualifying pads and oil change services worth up to $29.99. For additional information on the "Slick Offer" promotion, contact your Monroe supplier or log on to www.monwebrakes.com.

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has released a new Parts Specialist self-assessment quiz as part of its popular TechQuiz series. This new quiz measures basic knowledge related to working in a retail parts environment. It consists of 50 multiplechoice questions in three content areas-Customer Relations and Sales Skills, Product Knowledge and Business Problem Solving. Parts Specialist is the fifth in the TechQuiz series, following Gasoline Engines, Drivetrains, Undercar and Electrical/ Electronics & HVAC. The quizzes are available through the ASE Campus online at www.asecampus.com. Each quiz costs $12.50. ASE also recently released its new section 609 Wizard to help service technicians determine their EPA-approved credentialing requirements for air conditioning service. It's designed to eliminate some of the confusion when working on a/c systems used in different types of vehicles. The section 609 Wizard also can be accessed from the ASE Campus website.

Showpower 2008, the Transmission/Undercar Expo, will be held at Chicago's Renaissance Schaumburg hotel-convention center March 27-30, 2008. A series of enhanced business and technical seminars will be offered for shop operators during nonexhibit hours. For more information, visit www.showpowerexpo.com.

Participating automotive parts and service providers across the U.S. will be offered the chance to win exciting prizes-including Walt Disney World and Las Vegas vacation packages-through the "Ultimate Road Trip" promotion from Federal-Mogul. The promotion offers mail-in cash rebates to consumers, plus sweepstakes entries for consumers and parts/service providers who sell/install ANCO wiper blades, Wagner brake products, MOOG chassis parts and National wheel-end components. For more information or to sign up for the "Ultimate Road Trip" promotion, log on to www.ulttnuttewaatrip2007.com.

Luber-finer has introduced the new "Luber-finder" eCatalog for its automotive and light truck medium and heavy-duty filters. The catalog is contained on a CD that can be easily loaded onto any PC running Windows 2000, plus the newer operating systems as well. The system includes application specifications and allows faster and more efficient filter look-up and cross-reference capabilities. Users of the eCatalog will be notified in the future of Web-based updates, which will come in the form of automatic downloads. For more information, contact your Luberfiner representative.

The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) is accepting applications for six scholarships to be awarded this year. Three scholarships help pay expenses for recipients to attend the 2007 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) in Las Vegas Oct. 31-Nov. 3; the other three help defray the cost to attend the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) in Las Vegas Nov. 1-3. Additional details and requirements are available on the AMI website at www.anuordine.org. Applications must be received by AMI by Aug. 17.