Penske Adopts Redline PowerSmoke Technology
October 30, 2018
– High Pressure Diagnostic Leak Detection to be Used Across Over 250
locations –
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AlexParker—Redline
Detection, the industry leader in OEM mandated diagnostic leak
detection technology, today announced at Automotive
Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) that Penske Truck Leasing and
Rental will implement their high pressure leak detection technology
across over 250 U.S. locations. Bosch
HPT 500 provides high-pressure diagnostic leak detection for the
maintenance and repair of heavy-duty and boosted vehicles.
“HPT 500 will be a great addition to Penske’s industry-leading
maintenance practices. This technology is uniquely able to pinpoint
upstream component leaks – the
root cause of 74% of aftertreatment problems – allowing technicians
to see invisible air leaks deep in the engine. Retesting after the
repair confirms that the work has been done correctly the first time and
tests take under 15 minutes so it’s a dramatic time savings,” said Alex
Parker, Executive Vice President of Redline Detection.
According to Bosch, HPT 500 uses regular compressed air to reach and
maintain a variable pressure of 2 to 20 psi throughout the vehicle’s
intake and exhaust system. Patented Power Intake adaptors block off any
size and shape of intake or exhaust orifice. Compressed air with visual
vapor is forced into the system, simulating the load of a running
engine. Many upstream leaks will only appear under these boosted
pressures. The dense, highly visible vapor flows throughout the truck’s
hoses, tubes and related components and escapes anywhere there is a
leak, pinpointing the exact location of the problem. Unlike
a traditional EVAP smoke machine, HPT 500 creates dramatically
higher volume of visual vapor, at a higher pressure and faster flow rate
designed for larger volume, heavy duty vehicles.
According to Parker, “Using high pressure diagnostic leak detection will
ensure greater vehicle uptime, first time fix, and provide major cost
savings. We’re delighted that Penske sees the advantage in implementing
this technology and honored to partner with Bosch in supplying Penske
Truck Leasing and Rental with this valuable tool.”
About Bosch
Having established a regional presence in 1906 in North America, the
Bosch Group employs nearly 32,800 associates in more than 100 locations,
as of December 31, 2016. In 2016 Bosch generated consolidated sales of
$13.7 billion in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. For more information,
visit www.boschusa.com,
www.bosch.com.mx
and www.bosch.ca
About Penske
Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania,
is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A leading global transportation services provider,
Penske operates more than 276,000 vehicles and serves customers from
more than 1,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe,
Australia and Asia. Product lines include full-service truck leasing,
contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck
sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain
management solutions. Visit www.gopenske.com
to learn more.
About Redline Detection
Redline Detection LLC, headquartered in Orange, Calif., develops and
manufactures the world’s best-selling diagnostic leak detection
equipment. From the world’s leading OEMs to individual technicians,
Redline Detection has built a global fan base for its professional grade
custom diagnostic solutions, as well as for its ability to increase the
bottom line. To learn more about Redline Detection and its award-winning
products, please visit www.redlinedetection.com
Contacts
Redline Detection
Naomi Rivas, +1 714-451-1411
nrivas@redlinedetection.com