Penske Adopts Redline PowerSmoke Technology

LAS VEGAS--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