New Ignition CoilsThese ten new replacement ignitioncoils cover more than 800,000 vehiclesbuilt from 1991-2012, including popular

models from BMW, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Subaru. Eachcoil in the line is built with application-specific materials to meet each engine’sunique operating characteristics, selectepoxy formulations to balance high-temperature and thermal shock de-mands and high-grade silicon steel andcomposite material in the laminationstack for more effective heat transferand longer service life. Delphi Product& Service Solutions

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MODIS Ultra Software UpgradeDesigned to work with the company’sMODIS Ultra multifunctional diagnos-tic tool, Software Upgrade 14.4 now in-cludes SureTrack, an online database of

real-world information that allows tech-nicians to diagnose vehicles quicker andmore accurately. Included in SureTrackare commonly replaced parts based onspecific vehicles, symptoms and troublecodes; repair tips and fixes harvestedfrom completed repair orders and vali-dated by expert technicians; up-to-the-minute intelligence based on vehiclescurrently in service bays across the

country; and guided component testsand a waveform library gatheredthrough actual on-vehicle tests. Snap-onDiagnostics

Engine Air FiltersEngine air filters have been added tothe company’s Workshop Filters portfo-lio, meaning air, oil, fuel and cabin airfilters are now available to automotiveservice technicians through local job-bers and warehouse distributors (WDs)

in the United States and Canada thatcarry the company’s products. Work-shop Engine Air Filters are available in231 different SKUs, covering a total of219 million vehicles representing 90%of domestic, Asian and European vehi-cles in operation in the United Statesand Canada. Bosch

Circle #151

Explosion-Proof Extension CordThis 100-ft. extension cord (Part No.EPECX-3X-100) is designed to extendthe reach of your power tools into haz-ardous locations. It features three ex-plosion-proof, twist-lock receptaclesconstructed of nonsparking aluminumon one end for the connection ofequipment and a 20A plug on the oth-er end for safe and secure connectionto power receptacles. The cord is

Class 1, Division 1, Groups C- and D-rated, and Class 2, Division 1, GroupsE-, F- and G-rated, making it suitablefor use in areas where flammable gas-

es and vapors are present. LarsonElectronics

Circle #152

TPMS Master Assortment PackageThe DVT-802 Master AssortmentPackage with Storage Cabinet con-tains everything needed to service to-

day’s tire pressure monitoring systems.Included in the kit are DVT sensorsand valve stems, TPMS service kitsand replacement valve stems and aDVT torque tool. The kit comes com-plete with a 30x20x9-in. wall-mountedcabinet with a large center storagearea, a pull-out drawer and side wingstorage shelves. The cabinet can alsobe placed on the shop floor using thecompany’s optional floor stand.JDI/Dynamic

Circle #153

Heavy-Duty Tire Pressure GaugeThis 100-psi tire pressure gauge (PartNo. 2164) is suitable for tire and gen-eral repair shops that work on truck

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and other heavy-duty tire applications.It features a large 21⁄4-in. dial face withmajor and minor tick marks every 2.5psi for easy reading in dark or con-fined spaces. The gauge comes com-plete with a 101⁄2-in. braided stainlessline, a ruggedized, shock-dampening,easy-grip housing and a thumb-operat-ed pressure bleed, all packaged in aconvenient carrying case. Auto Meter

Circle #154

New Alignment SoftwareWinAlign 14.3 alignment software re-duces the number of steers requiredto obtain caster measurements, in-creasing alignment speed and accura-

cy, says the manufacturer. Ratherthan installing a brake pedal depres-sor on every alignment job, the soft-ware requires only that the depressorbe used on those vehicles that arecaster-adjustable and have a casterreading that’s out of specification.Since this represents only 15% of thevehicles presently on the road, thealignment process goes noticeablyquicker, while drastically reducingbrake light-induced battery drain.Hunter Engineering

Circle #155

Dual-Head Leak Detection FlashlightThe Tracerline Vio-Blu cordless leakdetection flashlight (Part No. TP-9357CS) has a true UV LED on oneend and a blue-light LED on the oth-er, ensuring that all leaks glow brightlyregardless of the type of dye used. TheUV LED is ideal for fluorescinggreen-colored a/c and fluid dyes, often

without the need for the supplied yel-low glasses. The blue-light LED isparticularly adept at handling oil-

based fluid dyes, including difficult-to-fluoresce yellow dyes. The flashlighthas an inspection range of 15 ft., acompact body to get into crampedspaces and an LED service life of100,000 hrs. It comes complete with abelt holster, the aforementioned yel-low glasses and three AAA batteries.Tracer Products

Circle #156

New Screwdriver SetEach screwdriver in this 34-piece set(Part No. KTI11035) features achrome vanadium steel shaft forstrength and durability, plus a rubbertriangular-grip handle for increased

torque and user comfort. Included inthe set are seven Phillips, eight slot-ted, four Torx and two square screw-drivers, along with a bits driver with12 slotted and Phillips bits. A lifetimewarranty is included. K-Tool Interna-tional

Circle #157

Wireless Wheel Alignment SystemThe geoliner 790 is a new wheel align-ment system that features wireless com-munication between the camera towers

and cabinet, allowing for greater mobili-ty and a variety of installation configura-tions in the service bay. Additional fea-tures include productivity-enhancingsoftware, automated caster sweep, helpvideos, EZ-TOE, rolling radius andcross diagonal measurements and auto-matic vehicle height tracking that allows

the camera system to follow the heightof the vehicle, eliminating the need toadjust the aligner when the lift ismoved. Optional AC400 clamps engageonly the tire, eliminating the possibilityof rim damage, and are available sepa-rately. Hofmann

Spark Plug Wire Protector KitThe Titanium Protect-A-Wire Kit(Part No. 010603) provides protectionfor V8 ignition wires exposed to ex-

treme heat from exhaust manifoldsand headers, says the manufacturer.

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Developed with a proprietary Titani-um LR fiber, the sleeving is oil- andchemical-resistant and features a large1⁄2-in. ID to expand easily over thickerignition wires. Included in the kit are a25-ft. roll of titanium sleeving, eighthigh-temp heat-shrink tube ends and16 high-temp tubes numbered 1through 8 to ensure that the plugwires are connected to the correctcylinder. Design Engineering, Inc.

Circle #158

New Suspension & Steering PartsMore than 800 new part numbershave been added to the manufactur-er’s line of quality suspension andsteering parts. Available for populardomestic and foreign brands, the linenow includes 597 new control arm andassembly components, 49 additionaltie rods, 42 bushings/kits, 47 wheelhub assemblies, 22 stabilizer link kits,17 strut assemblies and dozens of oth-er parts for late-model applications

now entering the aftermarket repaircycle. Vehicle manufacturers covered

include Acura, Chrysler, Ford, Honda,Kia, Mazda, Nissan, Volkswagen andToyota. All parts feature problem-solv-ing designs that offer superiorstrength, performance and durability,with easier installation, according tothe manufacturer. MOOG

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Parasitic Drain TesterThis new service tool (Part No. 64970)makes diagnosing key-off battery drainsfast and simple. It features an inline

fuse receptacle to protect both yourmultimeter and the tester in the event ahigh-current source was left on, plus asafety switch that bypasses the meterduring connection in case of a powersurge. The tester and meter remainconnected during testing while othercomputer systems are shut down, mak-ing isolating the drain fast and effective.

As a convenience, stacking banana con-nectors are integrated into the tool to al-low voltage measurements at various lo-cations on the vehicle during a draintest using standard test leads. Lisle

Circle #160

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MOTOR Magazine’s Top 20 Tools Award recognizes those tooland equipment manufacturers who, through innovative featureson new products, help technicians diagnose and repair vehiclescorrectly – the first time. The continual development and im-provement of such tools and equipment is essential so that auto-

motive technicians can properly service today’s technologically advanced vehicles.

Visit www.motormagazine.com and select Top 20 Tools for complete details!

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