PRODUCTS Exol: oil specification upgrade Exol has updated the specification of its Optima LSBM 0W-30 (M514) oil. The main additions are to cover Ford WSSM2C950-A, which was previously only on Optima C2 LSF 0W-30The upgraded version of Optima LSBM 0W-30 means two Fiat recommendations, 9.55535-DS1 and 9.55535-GS1, can also be added to the vehicle makes and models the oil covers. www.exol-lubricants.com Remanufactured major units from Ivor Searle Ivor Searle offers a wide range of remanufactured automotive major units across its programme of petrol and diesel engines, cylinder heads, gearboxes and turbos for cars and LCVs. The company says its reman product range covers over 90% of the UK’s vehicle parc. All Ivor Searle engines, cylinder heads, gearboxes are covered by a 12-month unlimited mileage parts and labour warranty, while a two-year warranty covers all turbochargers. Ivor Searle also provides a fast-turnaround DPF cleaning service that eradicates soot and ash deposits. Professionally-cleaned DPFs are also covered by a 12-month unlimited mileage warranty. www.ivorsearle.co.uk Autogem unveils Gemseal Autogem has launched Gemseal, a tyre sealant, suitable for all makes and models of vehicles. Tyre sealant comes with many new cars, but generally has an expiry date of between three and four years, and will need replacing. Autogem has sourced Gemseal to provide garages with a replacement solution that also offers businesses a sales opportunity. Gemseal is compatible with all tyres from 14” to 20” and is a direct replacement for the original equipment solution supplied with new cars. https://autogem.co.uk Sectional repairs: flexi-pipes from Klarius Klarius provides sectional repair kits for many exhaust eventualities. The Klarius range of flexi-pipes, gives garages another exhaust option. Flexi-pipes are designed to reduce the rigidity of the exhaust system to better accommodate mechanical stresses. Instead of having to replace the whole exhaust system garages can provide a range of repair options at lower prices. www.klarius.eu Luxus tyre changer from Hofmann Megaplan Expanding the Luxus range beyond its existing 2-post lift offering, The LUXUS 70LLF is a new tyre changer available from Hofmann Megaplan. Made in Italy, it comes with a five-year warranty and a yearly service and inspection from one of the company’s engineers as part of the package. It also features the HPX Advance assist system, which uses a pair of pneumatic cylinders instead of a single cylinder as is usually deployed on tyre changer assist arms. The Luxus also features an integral wheel lifter, leverless operation and 26” clamping. www.hofmann-megaplan.co.uk First Line issues Borg & Beck CV joint and driveshaft ranges A range of CV joints and driveshafts, complementing its range of CV boot kits, has been launched by First Line under its Borg & Beck brand. The addition, including more than 420 CV joints and over 530 driveshafts, as well as more than 720 CV boot kits, covers over 26,000 applications. Borg & Beck CV joints are available separately or as a complete kit including the boot, steel clips, grease, hub nut and replacement circlip. All come with a two-year/24,000-mile warranty. www.firstline.co.uk Clarke pressure washers Machine Mart is offering a range of Clarke pressure washers. The Clarke JET9500B Pressure Washer fields a 2400W induction motor, 1400ml detergent tank and 8m highpressure hose. Meanwhile, the Clarke PLS195B Heavy Duty Petrol Driven Pressure Washer is powered by a 6.5HP petrol engine and has an all-steel frame, with professional use in mind. It also features a suction hose and filter for drawing water from a water butt. Lastly, the Clarke Harry 2 Hot Wash Pressure Washer offers a diesel powered water heating system, and comes with an 8m high pressure hose with a hose and lance holder, and includes a 300ml detergent dispenser bottle. www.machinemart.co.uk Textar braking product expansion TMD Friction UK has introduced new references to its Textar range. The expansion includes eight new brake pads covering 11 manufacturers. Models that receive compatible parts include the Citroen C4, DS 3 Crossback, Opel/Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka, Peugeot 2008 and 208, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, CLA, CLA Shooting Brake, GLA and GLB cars. Others are suitable for the Ford Puma and Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y. On the brake disc front, there is now coverage for the Honda Jazz, Hyundai Tuscon and KIA Sportage. Meanwhile, 18 new ABS sensors cover vehicles from Land Rover, Hyundai, KIA, Nissan, Renault, Honda, Citroen, Peugeot, Toyota, Mazda, Audi and SEAT. www.tmdfriction.com 54 AFTERMARKET MAY 2023
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