GEAR GUIDE
Fuel-efficient steer tire Continental's HSL2 steer tire with Eco Plus compounding has better rolling resistance than
former models, as well as equal footprint distribution to guard against tread slippage and boost fuel efficiency, the company says. The compound is made to reduce decoupler groove
cracking and micro-cracking in the sipes. The tire is available in sizes 11R22.5, 275/80R22.5, 11R24.5 and 285/75R24.5. All offer 19
⁄32 tread depth and load ranges G and H. CONTINENTAL, continental-truck.com, Text INFO to 50298 or visit ovdinfo.com
Hands-free talking for
non-Bluetooth units StrapCaddy is designed for hands-free talking. It can hold a phone securely, attaching it to the seatbelt while the driver uses the speakerphone. StrapCaddy is an alternative for Bluetooth devices. It fits the iPhone 4 and 4S and will soon be available for HTC Android
phones. STRAPCADDY, strapcaddy.com, Text INFO to 50298 or visit ovdinfo.com
Leak detection
LED flashlight The super-compact Tracerline TP-8640CS Optimax Jr. is a blue light LED leak detection flash- light that reveals vehicle leaks in cramped areas inaccessible to larger lamps. It measures 71/4 inches long, weighs 5 ounces and has a range of up to 6 feet. The flashlight makes all manufacturers' fluorescent dyes glow brightly so it can pinpoint each fluid leak in sec- onds. It is powered by three AA
batteries. TRACER PRODUCTS, tracerline.com, Text INFO to 50298 or visit ovdinfo.com
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