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CRC GDI IVD® Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner Technology is Published with United States Patent and Trademark Office

Horsham, PA – CRC Industries, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading specialty chemicals for automotive technicians and do-it yourselfers, developed its revolutionary CRC GDI IVD® Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner as the very first aerosol product to clean gasoline direct injection (GDI) intake valves when applied through the engine’s air intake or throttle body and delivered directly to the backs of the GDI intake valves.

CRC Industries Launches New CRC Brakleen® Pro Series Brake Parts Cleaners

Horsham, PA – CRC Industries, Inc., a global supplier of specialty chemicals for maintenance and repair professionals and do-it-yourselfers, has introduced the new CRC BRAKLEEN Pro Series Brake Parts Cleaners. BRAKLEEN, the original aerosol brake parts cleaner, was developed in 1971. It was the very first product of its kind, and CRC is still the #1 brand used worldwide today.

CRC Industries, Inc. Acquires Weld-Aid® Products

Horsham, PACRC Industries, Inc. announces the acquisition of Weld-Aid Products, a leading manufacturer and marketer in maintenance chemicals serving the welding and metalworking business segments. 

CRC Industries Launches GDI Service Pack at NAPA AutoCare Centers

New GDI Engine Service Helps NAPA AutoCare Centers Create a Steady Profit Center While Maintaining the Performance of Customers’ GDI-Equipped Vehicles 

 

CRC Industries Launches New Redesigned Website

Eye-catching graphics and new features offer visitors an engaging web experience

Warminster, PA – CRC Industries, Inc., a global supplier of specialty chemicals for maintenance and repair professionals and do-it-yourselfers, has launched a new, redesigned website at crcindustries.com that offers visitors a more user-friendly web experience.

CRC Industries Relocates Global Headquarters to Larger Facility; Expands West Coast Distribution Center Moves Reflect CRC’s Growing Presence in its Markets

Warminster, PA – CRC Industries, Inc. has announced that it recently relocated its global corporate headquarters from Warminster, Pennsylvania to a sizable facility in nearby Horsham, Pennsylvania. In addition, the company has moved its west coast distribution center to a custom-designed 40,000 square foot building in Gardnerville, Nevada. A leading global supplier of specialty chemicals for maintenance and repair professionals and do-it-yourselfers, CRC serves the automotive, industrial, electrical, marine, heavy truck, hardware, and aviation markets.

CRC Industries’ GDI IVD® Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner to Debut at 2016 AAPEX and SEMA Shows Testing on turbocharged engines yields excellent results

Warminster, PA – CRC Industries, Inc. announced it will launch its CRC GDI IVD® Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner at the upcoming 2016 AAPEX and SEMA trade shows during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas, NV. The launch follows extremely successful test results on turbocharged engines.

Kenseth’s Victory in Michigan Earns Bosch Aftermarket Contribution for Motor Racing Outreach

BROADVIEW, IL. August 17, 2015 –Matt Kenseth skillfully maneuvered his Bosch-equipped No. 20 Dollar General Toyota to Victory Lane in Michigan on Sunday, dominating the NASCAR® Sprint Cup SeriesTM Race. In recognition of the victory, Bosch Aftermarket NA is making another $1,000 contribution – the third of the 2015 season – to Motor Racing Outreach.

Kyle Busch Foundation Receives Third Contribution from Bosch Aftermarket in 2015

BROADVIEW, IL. July 21, 2015 – A daring pass by Kyle Busch late in the race took his Bosch-equipped No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota to Victory Lane in Sunday’s NASCAR® Sprint Cup SeriesTM Race in New Hampshire — the third win in his last four races. In recognition of the victory, Bosch Aftermarket NA is making another $1,000 contribution to the Kyle Busch Foundation. Thus far in the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, Bosch-supported teams have won fifteen out of nineteen races, for a total of $15,000 contributed to help carry out the missions of team charities.

Three In A Row! Kyle Busch Foundation Receives Additional Contribution from Bosch Aftermarket

BROADVIEW, IL. July 27, 2015 – After winning multiple late race restarts to hold off Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano, Kyle Busch took his Bosch-equipped No. 18 Skittles Toyota to Victory Lane at Sunday’s NASCAR® Sprint Cup SeriesTM Race in Indianapolis – his third win in as many weeks. In recognition of the victory, Bosch Aftermarket NA is once again making a $1,000 contribution to the Kyle Busch Foundation; his fourth of the year.

Kenseth Win at Pocono Earns Bosch Aftermarket NA Contribution for Motor Racing Outreach

BROADVIEW, IL. August 3, 2015 – After a wild finish, Matt Kenseth was able to successfully save enough fuel to get his Bosch-equipped No. 20 Dollar General Toyota to Victory Lane at Sunday’s NASCAR® Sprint Cup SeriesTM Race at Pocono.  In recognition of the victory, Bosch Aftermarket NA is making its second $1,000 contribution of the year to Motor Racing Outreach. Thus far in the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, Bosch-supported teams have won seventeen races, for a total of $17,000 contributed to help carry out the missions of respective team charities.

Logano Win at Watkins Glen Earns Second Bosch Aftermarket NA Contribution for Joey Logano Foundation

BROADVIEW, IL. August 11, 2015 –Joey Logano passed Kevin Harvick, who ran out of fuel on the final lap, to get his Bosch-equipped No. 22 Team Penske Ford to Victory Lane at Sunday’s NASCAR® Sprint Cup SeriesTM Race at Watkins Glen International in New York. To mark Logano’s victory, Bosch Aftermarket NA is making its second $1,000 contribution to the Joey Logano Foundation.

Bosch Adds 31 New Aftermarket Parts - August 2015

BROADVIEW, IL. August 12, 2015 – Robert Bosch LLC, worldwide supplier of automotive components and systems to vehicle manufacturers and the independent aftermarket, announces the addition of 31 new SKUs to several of its product lines in August. New SKUs have been added to Bosch Blue Disc Brake Pads, Ignition Coils, Throttle Bodies, Premium Oil Filters, Rotating Machines, OE Fine Wire Spark Plugs, Aerotwin Wiper Blades and High Pressure GDI (gasoline direct injection) Fuel Pumps.

Bosch Blue Brake Pads

Bosch Adds 29 Part Numbers to Aftermarket Portfolio- July 2015

BROADVIEW, IL. July 14, 2015 – Robert Bosch LLC, global supplier of automotive parts and systems to vehicle manufacturers and the independent aftermarket, has added 29 new SKUs to several of its product lines in July. Additions have been made to Bosch Blue Disc Brake Pads, Rotating Machines, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Fuel Injectors and Fuel Pressure Sensors and Bosch Fuel Pumps.

Bosch Blue Brake Pads

Kyle Busch Win Nets Bosch Aftermarket NA Contribution For Kyle Busch Foundation

BROADVIEW, IL.- June 30, 2015  – Kyle Busch raced his Bosch-equipped No. 18 M&M’s Toyota to victory in Sunday’s Toyota-Save Mart 350 NASCAR® Sprint Cup   Series TM Race at Sonoma Raceway. In recognition of the victory, Bosch Aftermarket NA is making a $1,000 contribution to the Kyle Busch Foundation. Thus far in the 2015 NASCAR® Sprint Cup Series TM season, Bosch-supported teams have won twelve races, garnering a total of $12,000 to help their charities carry out their missions.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Win Earns Hendrick Marrow Program Charitable Donation from Bosch Aftermarket

BROADVIEW, IL.- July 7, 2015– Dale Earnhardt Jr. raced his Bosch-equipped No. 88 Chevrolet to victory in Sunday’s NASCAR® Sprint Cup Series™ race. In recognition of the win, Bosch Aftermarket NA is making an additional $1,000 contribution to the Hendrick Marrow Program. Thus far in the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, Bosch-supported teams have won thirteen races with Hendrick Motorsports accounting for six of them – all netting a similar donation.

Kyle Busch Foundation Earns Second Charitable Donation from Bosch Aftermarket

BROADVIEW, IL.- July 14, 2015 – Kyle Busch raced his Bosch-equipped No. 18 M&M’s Toyota to victory in Saturday night’s Quaker State 400 NASCAR® Sprint Cup Series TM Race in Kentucky. In recognition of the victory, Bosch Aftermarket NA is making a $1,000 contribution – the second this season – to the Kyle Busch Foundation. Thus far in the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesTM season, Bosch-supported teams have won fourteen races, for a total of $14,000 contributed to help carry out the missions of their selected charities.

Starting System Problems?

BROADVIEW, IL- September 15, 2014 – Before attempting any diagnosis of a vehicle’s starting system, be sure that the battery is properly charged and that all the connections are clean, free of corrosion and tight.

If the engine starts poorly or not at all, check the engine compression, ignition and fuel system.

If the engine cranks slowly or not at all, perform the following checks while cranking to diagnose a possible fault.

Torque and Gap- Critical to Spark Plug Performance

BROADVIEW, IL- August 11, 2014 – Installing spark plugs on late-model vehicles with high-tech engines requires precision and care.

Apply the proper torque

First, know the torque specification for that plug and using a torque wrench, tighten the plug to the proper foot pound of pressure. All Bosch Spark Plug packages, for example, specify a foot-pound torque rating that needs to be applied using a torque wrench.

Tips for Spark Removal

BROADVIEW, IL- May 15, 2015 – The spark plug is a key engine system component: it serves to create the electric spark which ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture in an engine cylinder to fire up the engine. A properly functioning spark plug helps reliable starting, guarantees that there is no misfiring, and operates under extreme conditions. Removal or installation of spark plugs on modern vehicles requires extreme precision and care.

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