AUTO MECHANICS: Grease and grime? She’s 79 and Loves it: Detroiter a Fixture in Classes
When Mary Lou Parlato throws on her red flannel shirt and gets ready to work on cars at Macomb Community College, she considers herself to be just like one of the boys. Her hands get dirty and grime gets into her nails. At 79, she’s the oldest student in her automotive technology class. But her gender stands out just as much. According to the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office, only 76 of the 35,464 licensed mechanics in the state are women.
Timken Adds Automotive Wheel Bearing Grease to U.S. Product Line
Canton, Ohio-based Timken Co. is expanding its aftermarket product line with the addition of a new automotive wheel bearing grease that will complement the company’s full-line of bearings, hub assemblies, seals and kits. Timken’s new premium, high-temperature, red grease is formulated to handle the rigors of both disc and drum applications, according to the company. The grease is certified by the National Lubrication Grease Institute (NLGI) to meet the top-rated performance levels in both the chassis grease category (NLGI LB) and the wheel bearing grease category (NLGI GC).
Dana Expands Spicer ReadyShaft Assembly Coverage
The addition of more than 3,000 new part numbers brings Dana’s ReadyShaft program
to over 13,000 active SKUs.
Dayton Parts Offers New Aftermarket Products
A new DPF differential pressure sensor, engine oil dipsticks and fuel injector wiring harnesses designed to match OEM spec.
The Purge: Flushing & Filling the Coolant
This job isn’t needed as often as it used to be, but it’s still important.
Philips Announces Xperion 6000 LED Under Hood Work Light
It features a motion detection switch that allows mechanics to turn the light on and off with a wave of their hand.
Philips Introduces New Xperion 3000 LED Work Light Line
The new line includes 10 work lights, nine of which are powered by rechargeable lithium batteries.
AACF Board of Trustees Welcomes Hans Blatter
Blatter is president and owner of Castle Products, Inc., a manufacturer of lubricants, additives, cleaners and degreasers.
B&R Auto Announces Three Acquisitions, New Executive
Lance Goeddel, with 10 years of automotive aftermarket experience, has been named chief administrative officer.
DMA Launches New RideMaster Product Line
The line encompasses air struts, springs and shocks, coil springs, control arms and small chassis components.
