Aftermarket June 2022

54 AFTERMARKET JUNE 2022 PRODUCTS www.aftermarketonline.net National Refrigerants: R1234yf Legislation introduced in January 2017 meant all carmakers in Europe had to introduce new technology to reduce the global warming potential (GWP) of the refrigerant used in the air conditioning system. This change means that all new cars must run on technology containing refrigerant with a GWP of less than 150 in order to comply – by comparison, the refrigerant previously used was R-134a which has a GWP of 1,430. National Refrigerants was appointed as Honeywell’s Solstice R1234yf UK authorised re-packer and distributor in January 2013 and has been offering fully legally compliant material to ARI-700-2016 specification ever since. Honeywell Solstice R1234yf product is available from National Refrigerants in 5kg, 10kg, 57kg and 900kg cylinders. www.nationalref.com Castrol: Dedicated EV transmission fluids Castrol has launches first dedicated EV transmission fluids for workshops. Available in five-litre packs, the two new products – in D1 and D2 variants – Castrol ON EV Transmission Fluid is part of a broader family of advanced Castrol ON EV fluids. The range includes EV Transmission Fluids, EV Thermal Fluids and EV Greases. www.castrol.co.uk/evfluids Airtex: New water pump kits Airtex has added five new references to its range. This includes three water pump kits. WPK-167803 covers a range of Ford, Opel, Citroën/Peugeot and Toyota applications. Meanwhile, WPK- 171501 and WPK-170401 cover a number of Hyundai and Kia models. The other two water pump references are 2125, which is for Mazda’s CX-5, 3 and 6, and 2131, which will fit various VAG Group applications. airtexproducts.es New alternator from AS-PL AS-PL has introduced another new alternator into the Standard Line under the AS brand. It is compatible with the Chevrolet Metro, Geo Metro, Chevrolet Sprint, Chevrolet Tracer, Geo Tracer, Pontiac Firefly, Pontiac Sunrunner, Subaru Justy, Suzuki X-90, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Sidekick, Suzuki Wagon R+ and the Suzuki Vitara.Overall, AS-PL has over 22,000 different products, with around 550,000 reference numbers. as-pl.com New parts from First Line First Line has added 78 new references across the steering and suspension, filters, cooling, braking and clutches categories. Steering and suspension references added include a range of stabiliser links fitting the Mercedes A-Class, B-Class and CLA (2018-), the Volvo S60 and V60, as well as BMW’s X5, X6, and X7 (2019-). On the braking front, there are rear brake discs for the BMW 5 Series and 6 Series (2003-2010), and front brake discs for the BMW 1 Series (2012-2019), 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series (2013-) and 4 Series Grand Coupe (2014 - ). First Line’s Borg & Beck Clutch offering has also expanded with the introduction of 3 in 1 Clutch Kits for the Ford C-Max, Focus, and Kuga. These are also compatible with Honda’s Civic (2013-), CR-V and HR-V, as well as for Fiat and Alfa Romeo applications. www.firstlineltd.com Launch X-431 Euro Tab III The X-431 Euro Tab III from Launch offers wide vehicle coverage and diagnostics as well as a number of special functions. With a 4.0-inch screen, the Smartlink C communicates directly with a vehicle for local diagnosis and remotely for Launch super remote diagnosis (SRD). The device has 33 service and reset functions, and features Launch CarSet Electronic database powered by Haynes PRO; Launch guided diagnosis function; Optional ADAS calibration function and advanced coding and programming function. The product also comes with the Launch O2-1 four-channel oscilloscope and Launch TSGUN and four TPMS sensors. Launch X-431 Euro Tab III Comline: Steering and suspension release Comline has added to its steering and suspension offering. Among the additions to the range is a ball joint for a Fiat Doblo 263 (2010-), Opel Combo III diesel (2011-) and Vauxhall Corsa III diesel (2006-2015). There are control arms for the Nissan X-Trail T30 (2001-2013); BMW 1 E81 (2006-2012) and 3 (2004- 2013); Citroën C4 I (2004-2011) and Peugeot 307 (2011-2012); Ford Tourneo Connect (2002-2013) and Ford Transit Connect (2002- 2013).There are also strut mounting kits for a number of Nissan models, while Comline offers solutions for the Ford Transit VI (2000- 2006) and Peugeot 3008 I (2009-2016) and 5008 I (2009-2016). www.comline.uk.com