December/January 2022

DECEMBER/JANUARY 2022 AFTERMARKET 57 www.aftermarketonline.net Schaeffler: New RepSet kits and more Schaeffler has released a number of new clutch, drive belt system, steering and suspension and thermal management products. These include a LuK RepSet clutch kit for the Skoda Kodiaq and VW Tiguan 1.5 TSi, plus another LuK RepSet for Hyundai and Kia 1.6 CRDi applications. A FAG steering and suspension range expansion makes up the bulk of the other additions. Tie-rod ends and stabiliser rods are now available for Citroën, Mercedes, Mini, Vauxhall and Volvo applications. Two new INA Timing Chain Kits also have been added, accompanied by new water pump and torsional vibration damper (TVD) references. Lastly, a new LuK RepSet DMF kit has been launched for Ford 2.2-litre diesel applications. www.repxpert.co.uk New blowgun range from PCL PCL has issued a new range of blowguns, ERGO and ERGO EXTREME, which replace PCL’s previous range. Two styles are available in 14 types, including safety versions, offering seven options in each of the ERGO and ERGO EXTREME designs, from 2 BAR regulated safety blowguns to the enhanced flow Turbo. There are also low noise level version meeting OSHA standards, and air curtain for larger areas. Extended nozzle types are available with or without a 2 BAR regulated safety valve. Meanwhile, ERGO is drop-tested to 1.5 metres, while ERGO EXTREME is drop-tested to 2 metres. www.pclairtechnology.com/pcl-air-blowguns Exol oil meets ACEA C6 spec Exol Lubricants’ fully synthetic fuel economy oil, Optima C5 LSOV 0W- 20, now meets the latest ACEA C6 specification. The oil provides low speed pre-ignition (LSPI) protection and is recommended for passenger car applications including Vauxhall / Opel, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Kia and Toyota. Optima C5 LSOV 0W-20 is also compatible with a number of Jaguar Land Rover vehicles. https://www.exol-lubricants.com/ New alternator from AS-PL A new alternator has been added by AS-PL. A0828S is the product of the AS brand, belonging to the Standard line. The new alternator can be used for the Audi A3, Audi Allroad, Ford Galaxy, SEAT Alhambra, SEAT Cordoba, SEAT Ibiza, SEAT Inca, SEAT Leon, SEAT Toledo, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Roomster, Volkswagen Bora, Volkswagen Caddy, Volkswagen Fox, Volkswagen Golf IV, Volkswagen LT, Volkswagen Multivan, Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen Polo, Volkswagen Sharan and Volkswagen Transporter. www.as-pl.com