Fixing Nissan power rear door problems

Some 2004-2010 Nissan Armada vehicles may experience an inoperable and/or noisy power rear lift gate. If you confirm that the power motor will not open or close the door, and/or there is a grinding and popping noise inside the rear trim panel:

Mistaken Mercedes engine oil leak

Mercedes Benz notes that unnecessary resealing is being performed on cylinder heads when the cylinder head is not the root cause of an oil leak.

Brake pads, hoses added to Raybestos catalog for 2012-13 Fords

Raybestos brand brake parts, a member of the Affinia family of brands, have been added to the Raybestos brakes catalog for the following 2012-2013 Ford models:

Diagnosing a sluggish Ford

Some 2010 Ford E-Series vehicles equipped with the 4.6L, 5.4L or 6.8L gas engine and built on or before 6-22-10 may exhibit a lack of power on acceleration due to an engine air cleaner inlet restriction at the upper air deflector on the radiator core support.

Kumho sponsors Key to Safe Teen Driving program

Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc., KeyBank and The Mid-Ohio School are teaming up to offer free and informative behind-the-wheel training for all teens who want to participate in the Key to Safe Teen Driving program.

Correcting Subaru cruise cancel

Subaru notes the potential to induce a false code 43 into the cruise control system. The VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) system employed in the 2012 Impreza has changed from the previous generation with regard to communication control between VDC and the ECM. Under the new logic, communication between the VDC and ECM is incomplete before engine start-up.

New Fras-le Work Truck and Fleet Disc Brake Program

Fras-le North America Inc.  has introduced its new Work Truck and Fleet Disc Brake Pad Program to the North American aftermarket.

Quieting a knocking noise on Volvo models

Customers may complain about a knocking noise from the front suspension (2007-2009 Volvo S80, 2008-2009 V70, 2008-2009 XC70). The noise can occur when turning, accelerating, braking or when side-loaded.

Mitchell 1 expands SuperTech skills contest support

Mitchell 1 says that in 2012 it will expand support to an increased number of individual state SuperTech skills competitions.

Honeywell Friction Materials adds centralized data system

In an effort to further increase the effectiveness of its catalog management system, Honeywell Friction Materials has upgraded to a new state-of-the-art system offered by Solenium Group.

Get a free Snap-on Roll Cart through May 31

Through May 31, 2012, Snap-on Tool’s Masters Series Roll Cab (KRL1022C) promotion offers a free Snap-on Three-Drawer Roll Cart (KRSC33) and a guaranteed $1,000 trade-in.

BlueMagic must sell 67,000 Supreme Wheel & Tire Kits by mid-June

Jerry O’Pry, CEO of BlueMagic, believes in BlueMagic’s new Supreme Wheel & Tire Care Kit. In fact, he says he’ll lose his job if BlueMagic doesn’t sell 67,000 kits through local auto parts stores by mid-June, 2012.

Priority space for SEMA 2012 available through June 22

More than 1,700 exhibitors have confirmed booth space for the Specialty Equipment Market Assocation (SEMA) show, taking place Oct. 30–Nov. 2, in Las Vegas, Nev.