AAPEX Product Parade

The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) is one of the biggest events in the country when it comes to companies unveiling new or redesigned products. Literally hundreds of new products and services are unveiled annually at the show.

Below are a few of the ones we stumbled upon:

Amsoil 0W-20 OE Synthetic Motor Oil
Amsoil’s SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil was designed for motorists seeking this increasingly important viscosity. Fortified with friction modifiers, this new viscosity is designed to provide better fuel economy compared to conventional motor oils and reduce friction-related energy loss.

For more information, visit: www.amsoil.com

Peak High-Mileage Motor Oil
Peak Performance products used AAPEX to tout its new line of high-mileage motor oil. Specifically designed for vehicles with more than 75,000 miles on the odometer, Peak High-Mileage Motor Oil is available in grades of 5W-30, 10W-30 and 10W-40.

For more information, visit: www.peakauto.com

Champion Oil Filter
Champion-brand Oil Filters are designed to provide optimal engine protection and longer service life through substantially higher multi-pass capacity and efficiency than comparably priced filters from other suppliers. New Champion oil filters also feature integral synthetic anti-drainback and safety bypass valves, as applicable, to help prevent dry starts and ensure maximum flow under all operating conditions.

For more information, visit: www.federalmogul.com

Prolong Diesel Injector Cleaner
Prolong Diesel Injector Cleaner is formulated to thoroughly clean injector tips and intake valves, removing clogging carbon deposits that cause misfiring and poor fuel economy.  Periodic treatment restores an uninhibited spray pattern for optimum firing, essential to smooth, efficient operation. 

For more information, visit: www.prolong.com

RTI Vehicle Fluid Tester
Two drops of fluid are all that is needed to conduct multiple fluid tests in seconds for battery acids, brake fluid, diesel exhaust fluids (UREA and DEF) and coolant system fluids in Celsius and Fahrenheit scales. 

For more information, visit: www.rtitech.com

Penray Car Kit
Penray’s 3-Step Used Car Kit that includes treatments for a car’s engine, cooling system and transmission — everything a shop needs to keep used vehicles running at their best for miles to come.

For more information, visit: www.penray.com

Sylvania Headlight Restoration Kit
Sylvania’s new Headlight Restoration Kit features a long-lasting clear coat that restores worn and foggy headlight lenses to like-new condition — improving safety, visibility and the overall appearance of a vehicle. 

For more information, visit: www.sylvania.com/auto

MotorVac Cool Smoke
Featuring “Cold Smoke” Technology that does not use a heat source to generate its UV dye-enhanced smoke means new leak detector from MotorVac does not require the use of nitrogen to prevent possible explosive combustion within the smoke machine.

For more information, visit: www.uview.com

Beck/Arnley Premium OE Fully Synthetic Motor Oil
A unique, all-season motor oil blended specifically for Asian OE ultra fuel-efficient vehicles that features the same lubricant technology as OEMs, Beck/Arnley’s Premium Fully Synthetic Motor Oil is a blend of the most advanced additives and select synthetic-based oils that provides outstanding high-temperature protection and reduced engine wear for longer engine life.

For more information, visit: www.beckarnley.com

Jump-N-Carry Jump Starter
Clore Automotive’s JNC4000, a 1,100-peak-amp/12-volt jump starter, combines power, reliability and ease of use in a durable unit suitable for a variety of starting applications and service environments.

For more information, visit: www.cloreautomotive.com

AutoTex Pink Plus
The AutoTex Pink Plus wiper blade from AutoTex Pink — the brand determined to “Wipe Out Breast Cancer” — features an actual pink-colored wiper blade. Plus, the maximum amount allowable from each purchase of the blades will support both the National Breast Cancer Foundation in the United States and the Breast Cancer Society of Canada.

For more information, visit: www.autotexpink.com

Quaker State Defy
Designed specifically for higher-mileage vehicles, Quaker State’s new Defy motor oil aims to save car owners money by extending the life of their engines, doing so with an advanced, zinc-based anti-wear system that tests show can prevent up to 98 percent of future engine wear.

For more information, visit: www.quakerstate.com

C.A.T./Run-Rite DetailZ
It’s an eco-friendly professional detail kit from the folks at C.A.T./Run-Rite. The easy-to-use, biodegradable cleaner comes in kit form with a microfiber towel and can be used on paint, chrome, plastic, aluminum, rubber, glass, gel coat, Plexiglas and more.

For more information, visit: www.run-rite.com

Yellow Jacket Refrigerant Management System
The 37880-series of automatic refrigerant management machines from Ritchie Engineering provide full cycle recover/recycle/evacuate/recharge to bring vehicles back to factory specifications. The service machines help reduce oil contamination and are fully automatic.

For more information, visit: www.yellowjacket.com

Symtech DFE 1
The new DFE 1 differential fluid exchange system from Symtech comes features four quart-plus capacity and both new and used fluid tanks, plus the unit has multiple extraction wands to accommodate various sizes and styles of fluid reservoirs.

For more information, visit: www.symtechcorp.net

Fram Extra Guard Plus and Ultra Oil Filters
Fram used the AAPEX show to launch two new products, the Extra Guard Plus oil filter and the Ultra oil filter. Featuring a strengthened silicon O-ring for improved longevity of up to 10,000 miles, the Extra Guard is perfect for drivers who extend their service intervals but still want an extra measure of protection. Fram’s Ultra is equipped with dual-layer synthetic media reinforced by metal screen insets, and provides performance lasting up to 15,000 miles. Both filters are equipped with Fram’s SureGrip technology to ease with installation and removal.

For more information, visit: www.fram.com

Orange Electronic TPMS Sensors
The Simple Sensor and Orange Sensor from Orange Electronic allow technicians to either clone an OEM sensor or clone an OEM sensor ID number, giving facilities the ability to quickly and easily replace defective TPMS sensors with a new component.

For more information, visit: www.orangetpmsusa.com

Havoline 5+ Quarts Oil Change Pack
Havoline introduced a new jug design, which offers a defined neck for improved pouring; a strong, large handle accommodating a gloved hand; secondary grip for better handling; and a sleek footprint to optimize shelf life. The new design is available in conventional 5W-30, 10W-30 and 10W-40.

For more information, visit: www.havoline.com

TRICO Force
TRICO Products launched the TRICO Force, a high-performance beam blade engineered with an innovative aerodynamic design for today's extreme driving environment. Easy to install, the blade is available in sizes from 14 to 28 inches.

For more information, visit: www.tricoproducts.com/force

VDO Redi-Sensor
The multi-application solution for TPMS service requires no special programming and relearns to the vehicle just like OE sensors. The Redi-Sensor works with major TPMS scan tools, and covers over 90 percent of GM, Ford and Chrysler applications.

For more information, visit: www.redi-sensor.com