Dedicated to Underhood Specialists PRINT DIGITAL VIDEO

Dedicated to Underhood Specialists PRINT DIGITAL VIDEO

INTRODUCTION 2015 Dedicated to Underhood Specialists 20 years of servicing the Underhood repair market Underhood Service delivers your message to repair shops that derive 50% or more of their revenue from the service and repair of under-the-hood systems. Shop owners and technicians turn to Underhood Service because the technical nature of the articles expands the capabilities of the master technicians, yet remains clear enough for less-experienced techs to understand. Articles feature the latest technical information on A/C, engine management, fuel, cooling, ignition and other underhood systems. Underhood Service: Instructing and influencing the professional underhood specialist since 1995. PRINT Underhood Service Custom Publishing Franchise Pieces DIGITAL Underhood Service.com E-Zine Edition AutoCarePro e-newsletter Custom email Webinars elearning Platforms Social Media Campaigns Custom Apps VIDEO Training Video Product Video Event Video Corporate Video On Demand List Rental Research Planning Events 24

2015 AUDIENCE PROFILE Whether you re launching a new product, building awareness of a brand or educating technicians, Underhood Service offers you a multi-media channel trusted by readers and focused to deliver the best possible underhood content. Print 36,626 Qualified Circulation 91,600 Pass Along Distribution 128,226 Average Print Audience Website 78,425 Monthly Visitors 111,590 Monthly Page Views Digital Edition 28,293 Monthly Page Views 4:59 Average Visit Duration (Web) 6:13 Average Visit Duration (App) Total Monthly Impressions: 268,109 25

EDITORIAL CALENDAR 2015 JANUARY Throttle-By-Wire Motor and Sensor Diagnostics 10 Fuel Pump Replacement Tips and Tricks Performing The Complete Serpentine Belt Job Engine Sealing Guide: What, Where and Why for Gaskets and Sealants 10 Toughest Water Pump Jobs How-To Stop Returning Alternators and Starters and Make Peace With Your Rotating Electrical Supplier OE Engine Oil Specification Guide Sensitive Oxygen Sensor and Catalytic Converter Vehicles Diagnosing Direct Fuel Injection Carbon Build Up Symptoms Ad Closing: December 12 Ad Materials Due: December 19 MARCH Diagnosing Variable Length Intake Manifold Actuator and Sensor Problems Why Direct Fuel Injection High-Pressure Fuel Pumps Fail Oil Pan Gasket Installation Tips HVAC Climate Control Module Diagnostics How Old Coolant Destroys Water Pumps and Radiators Starters: Slow-Crank and No-Crank Diagnostics Code P420: Catalytic Converter and Oxygen Sensor Diagnostics Measuring Battery Voltage Drops and Grounds Ad Closing: February 5 Ad Materials Due: February 13 Editor: Andrew Markel, amarkel@babcox.com, 330-670-1234 ext. 296 FEBRUARY Performing Fuel Pump Pressure and Volume Tests Setting Timing Belt Tension After Replacement Inspecting Fine Wire Spark Plugs Measuring Oil Pump Performance A/C Refrigerant 1234yf: New Recovery and Recycling Machines (MACS Distribution) Understanding Common-Rail Diesel Systems Turbocharger Waste Gate Diagnostics TPMS: Servicing Vehicles With Mixed Sensors Hybrid Starters and Alternators Drivetrain Diagnostics: CVT Transmission Diagnostics and Service Ad Closing: January 14 Ad Materials Due: January 21 APRIL Networked Fuel Pump Module Diagnostics Spark Plug Removal Techniques Dealing With Contaminate R134a and 1234yf A/C Systems Deciphering Engine Oil Grades and Viscosities Turbo Series: Ford PowerStroke Understanding Mild-Hybrid Stop/Start Systems (Sensors, Modules, Starters and A/C Components) Inspecting Electric and Vacuum Actuated Motor Mounts Understanding Limp Home and Safe Modes Ad Closing: March 10 Ad Materials Due: March 13 MAY Direct Fuel Injection Carbon Build-Up Solutions Understanding Primary and Secondary Ignition Coil Wave Patterns Selling Gaskets: Why Replacing a Gasket is Less Expensive than Topping Off Diagnosing Intermittent Alternator/Charging Problems Solving Premature Catalytic Converter Failures Replacing Diesel Particulate Filters TPMS: Solving Slow Leaks Drivetrain Diagnostics: Mercon and Dexron Transmission Fluid Specifications and New Grades Ad Closing: April 9 Ad Materials Due: April 10 JUNE Inspecting Corroded Fuel Lines and Fabricating Replacements Six Reasons Why Timing Belts Fail Synchronizing Camshaft and Crankshaft Position Sensors Complete List of Vehicles With A/C Refrigerant 1234yf Diagnosing Low-Pressure Turbocharger System Problems Emissions: Key-Off EVAP Sensor and Pump Testing Finding Bad Electrical Ground Connections Cooling System: Electronic HVAC Coolant Control Valves and Auxiliary Pumps 10 Worst Timing Belt Jobs Ad Closing: May 12 Ad Materials Due: May 15 26

Founded: 1995 2015 EDITORIAL CALENDAR JULY How Piezoelectric Fuel Injectors Work For Direct Fuel Injection and Diesel Engines 10 Worst Spark Plug Replacement Jobs Detecting Internal Gasket Leaks Engine Cooling Systems: Solving Intermittent Overheating Diagnosing Starters and Anti-Theft/Security System Problems Zero-Weight Motor Oil: Why more late-model cars are specifying lighter oil Catalytic Converters: EPA Requirements for Replacement Parts and Documentation Telematics: Gold Mine or Potential Drivability Problem? Hybrid Battery Pack Replacement and Reconditioning Ad Closing: June 9 Ad Materials Due: June 10 SEPTEMBER Understanding Direct Fuel Injection Pressure Sensors and Data Understanding Ignition Circuits from the ECM to Spark Plug Electrode Gasket Installation Tips and Tricks HVAC: Diagnosing Low-Heat Production Problems Why Alternators and De-coupler Pulleys Fail Prematurely Detecting Slow Oxygen Sensors and Dead Catalytic Converters Solving Sensor Wiring Problems Ad Closing: August 7 Ad Materials Due: August 12 NOVEMBER Diagnosing Direct Fuel Injection Driver Signals Why Front Cover Gaskets Fail Detecting Water Pump Cavitation and Flow Issues Diagnosing Externally Regulated Alternators The Relationship Between Exhaust Backpressure and Oxygen Sensors Inspecting Diesel EGR Valves and Coolers Dealing With Dead CAN Bus Modules Drivetrain Diagnostics: Automatic Transmission Replacement Liability and Warranty Ad Closing: October 6 Ad Materials Due: October 9 AUGUST Selecting the Right Emissions Approved Fuel Hose for Fuel Injection Systems Measuring Timing Chain Slack and Wear A/C Oil System Requirements by Refrigerant and Manufacturer Recalibrating HVAC Door Motors and Sensors EVAP: Sealing a Fuel Tank after Replacement Diesel Injection Sensor Diagnostics Turbo Series: VW and Audi Turbocharger Systems TPMS: Top Driver Questions and Concerns Drivetrain Diagnostics: Reprogramming Modules, Sensor and Actuators After Transmission Replacement Ad Closing: July 9 Ad Materials Due: July 10 OCTOBER Fuel Pump Pressure Diagnostics Primary and Secondary Ignition Coil Wave Patterns Variable Valvetrain Service and Inspection Why You Need to Replace A/C Orifice Tubes and Reciever/Dryers Guide to New GF6 Motor Oils Turbo Series: GM Eco-Boost Low-Pressure Turbocharger Systems Rescuing Hybrids: What to Do and Not Do When Trying to Resurrect a Dead Hybrid Servicing Newer Low-Tension Serpentine and Stretch Belt Systems Ad Closing: September 3 Ad Materials Due: September 11 DECEMBER Performing Fuel Injector Balance Tests Misfire Diagnostics: Ignition Coil or Spark Plug? HVAC Humidity Sensors and Defroster Performance Emissions: Fixing EVAP Leaks Forever Resetting Engine Oil Life Monitors Turbo Series: Ford V6 EcoBoost Turbocharger Systems Ad Closing: November 18 Ad Materials Due: November 25 27

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