Pennzoil and Quaker State have started rolling out new packaging for their one-quart and multiquart bot-tles and jugs. Pennzoil has switched to

all-yellow bottles and jugs, while Quak-er State has gone to all-green contain-ers. In addition to the color changes, the new containers for both product lines will feature an improved heavy-du-ty cap for easier opening, an ergonomic design for easy pouring and handling, color-coded caps and labels and promi-nent placement of viscosity grades.

OTC has announced the release of 3834UPD, a software update for its TPR 3834 stand-alone TPMS activation tool. Features of the update include TPR coverage up to model year 2016; support for OTC Encore, OTC Genisys and OTC Genisys Touch up to model year 2015; new HUF Intellisens pro-gramming; and added EXSensor 35000 support. Technicians who are new pur-chasers of the TPR 3834 will receive one year of complimentary software subscriptions. Current owners of the TPR 3834 can purchase the software update through OTC’s distribution partners. For more information, visit www.OTCTools.com.

The Automotive Service Associa-tion (ASA) has joined forces with Ad-vance Auto Parts as its latest Spon-sored Benefit Provider. As part of this new partnership, ASA member shops that have combined purchases from Ad-

vance Auto Parts and Carquest Auto Parts are eligible for national account pricing, business development fund re-bates and training content plus addi-tional services from Advance. Member shops also can receive rebate incentives on qualified purchases (based on their average quarterly spend) to reinvest in their businesses. Additional rebates are available when member shops make their purchases online. For more infor-mation, visit Advance Auto Parts’ profile at https://ASA.savings4members.com (an online benefits portfolio), or contact the ASA Membership Dept. at 817-514-2900 ext. 132.

MAHLE Service Solutions has in-troduced the SmartACX Smartphone App, which helps technicians view the status of the company’s Kia ArcticPRO ACX1299 a/c machine while it’s in use during vehicle service. Once a techni-cian pairs the mobile phone app with an ArcticPRO machine using a QR code, he can walk away and perform other tasks without having to see the machine light or listen for the buzzer.

The app automatically displays the per-tinent values and an alert notification on the technician’s smartphone. The app works over Wi-Fi or cellular data and can be downloaded for free at the Apple Store (IOS) or through Google Play (Android). For more information, visit www.servicesolutions.mahle.com.

Timken has expanded its limited war-ranty for commercial vehicle wheel end components when they’re purchased and installed together. Fleet owners and operators who replace wheel ends

with the full line of Timken wheel end parts receive the added warranty ben-efit. The company recently expand-ed its commercial vehicle wheel end product lineup, which includes tapered roller bearings, seals, nuts, hub caps, hubodometers and accessory tools. For complete warranty details, contact your authorized Timken distributor, or visit www.timken.com/cvwarranty.

CRP Automotive has added a newly reengineered power steering pump to its lineup of AAE (Atlantic Automotive Engineering) new and remanufactured

power steering components. The pump (Part No. 5760N, shown) is designed for applications on the 2005-10 Hon-da Odyssey, 2005-08 Honda Pilot and 2003-10 Acura MDX. The pump fea-tures a preinstalled return pipe and a special valve design to help ensure the delivery of proper pressure and avoid common service issues. Visit www.crpautomotive.com or www.aaesteer ing.com for more information.

US Motor Works is now the exclu-sive licensee of both the FuelPumpU.com and WaterPumpU.com online training resources. In addition to offer-ing some of the most comprehensive knowledge of fuel delivery systems and cooling systems, the sites include up-to-date industry information and online training on fuel pump and water pump installation and system diagnosis, and offer access to new product catalogs with convenient search tools. They’ll have continuous updates of tech tips,

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Vincent Cerra of Cerra Automotive in Greensburg, PA, is the winner of the restored Raybestos 1969 Mustang, the company announced at last month’s AAPEX show in Las Vegas. As part of

his grand prize, Cerra (third from right in the photo) received a trip to Las Ve-gas to attend AAPEX. On hand to con-gratulate him were Jeff Schwartz, who directed the restoration project at his shop, Schwartz Performance in Wood-stock, IL, along with Cerra’s father Sal and brothers Sal, Nick and Mike.

Wells VE’s series of diagnostic case study videos recently surpassed 12 mil-lion YouTube views. Providing critical and timely troubleshooting techniques and diagnostic process case studies for technicians nationwide, the free videos are available in English and Spanish through the “Wells VE” channel, “Air-textech” channel and others on You-Tube, plus the www.WellsVE.com website.

DENSO Products and Services Americas has announced major up-grades to the DENSOConnect.com website. Due to launch next month, the website’s enhancements include a simplified single login, multiple-account access, improved catalog capability with sharper photos, more convenient site navigation and customer service for all DENSO light-duty and heavy-duty au-tomotive parts. For more information, visit www.densoautoparts.com.

Cast Brake Pad line are now available for 2015-16 Ford Transit 150, 250 350 and 350 HD models, extending cover-age for late-model domestic vehicles by more than 157,000 vehicles in operation (VIO) in the U.S. The additions to the Rotating Machines group—remanufac-tured alternators and starters—cover a myriad of late-model domestic, Asian and European models and extend cov-erage to 3.2 million VIO in the U.S. Visit http://www.boschautoparts.com for more information.

Rotary Lift’s patented TRIO Arms are now standard on its medium-duty SL212 12,000-lb.-capacity SmartLift inground lift, making it easier for tech-nicians to work on a wide range of cars, trucks and vans. The arms provide an 18% wider reach than standard arms and a unique sliding adapter system that enables techs to more quickly and

precisely spot a vehicle. TRIO Arms have been standard on 10,000-lb.-ca-pacity SmartLift inground lifts since 2011. For more information, visit http://info.rotarylift.com/trio-arm-from- rotary-lift.

ATEQ’s new global TPMS website at www.ateq-tpms.com includes ex-tensive product information to help customers understand the company’s complete range of TPMS tools and aftermarket solutions. The news and technical release section offers the latest company announcements and product software updates. Divided by regional

blogs, downloads and customer support links. For more information, visit www.usmotorworks.com.

The new Software Upgrade 16.4 In-teractive Application Guide (IAG) from Snap-on Diagnostics offers

many standout features, among them specific coverage added for each make in the Snap-on software, Troubleshoot-er and Guided Component Test screen shot examples, details for Auto-ID/Code Scan/Clear All Codes, SureTrack and subscription information, accesso-ry information for each platform and much more. It can be downloaded and viewed at http://diagnostics.snapon.com/IAG on a computer, iPad or tablet. For more information, contact a partici-pating Snap-on franchisee or other sales rep, or visit the website.

Continental is emphasizing its com-mitment to professional automotive technicians through its new “We Get It!” aftermarket theme. Throughout the remainder of 2016 and 2017, the theme, which highlights the compa-ny’s Elite brand aftermarket products, will be reinforced with advertising and other collateral in print, electronic and social media. Other support includes a new aftermarket handbook for installers and a new catalog for timing kit prod-ucts. For more information, visit www.continental-elite.com.

Robert Bosch recently added 15 new part numbers to its braking and rotat-ing machine aftermarket product lines. The additions to the company’s Quiet-

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