January / February 2011

From the ACDelco Team

From everyone at ACDelco, we want to wish you a happy, healthy and
prosperous New Year! As we reflect back on 2010, we have implemented so
many improvements, from new products to simplified systems and enhanced
incentives, based upon your feedback.
Were excited to build upon on ACDelco 360 Value proposition by providing
a full circle of support to our distributors, jobbers, and independent service
centers. We believe that when you win, we win. Therefore, we will
continuously work to bring you more value and support by looking at our
business from every angle here are just a few examples:

Product offering Adding new products that our customers are requesting, such as Advantage
rotors and pads, window regulators, engine and transmission components
Distribution network Increasing the availability of our products through our WDs
Customer programs Enhancing the TSS program with new image materials, merchandising
kits, customer recognition plaques, ACDelco uniforms and more to be announced in 2011
Marketing Creating simplified promotions with clear targets to reward your support
Training Continuing with virtual classroom training (VCT) and adding new classes and time
slots to make it more appealing and easier for you to use
E-Business Launching a new OE-type catalog on WIP, a first-time TIS2Web discount
promotion, and offering a reduced TIS2Web subscription period
Relationships Listening to you, our customers, and engaging our councils at all levels
distributor, alliance jobber (AJP), and total service support (TSS) - to support your needs!

Most importantly, we are thankful for the relationships that we continue to build with you.
Thank you for your support and your business!

Product
GM dexos Engine Oil Increases Engine Efficiency
New for the 2011 model year, GM will introduce ACDelco dexos1 certified engine oil as a factory fill
and service fill for its gasoline engines worldwide. The new engine oil specification has been developed
to help meet the increased demands for enhanced engine efficiency. dexos oil helps deliver
increased fuel efficiency and reduced engine emissions.
dexos is a GM proprietary engine oil specification that has been designed to:
Further improve fuel economy (to meet future Corporate Average Fuel Economy, CAFE,
requirements) and fuel economy retention through improved viscometric properties that create less
friction in the engine, which allows the oil to maintain its fuel economy benefits throughout the
longer life of the oil
Provide a more robust formulation for added engine protection that offers improved oxidation and
deposit-forming tendencies and aeration performance, which enables fuel-saving devices, such as

Variable Valve Timing, to work optimally

Support GMs Oil Life Monitoring System (OLMS) by resisting degradation between oil changes
Ensure worldwide availability of equal quality oil while reducing the duplication of a large number of
internal GM engine oil specifications, replacing GM specifications GMLL-A-025, GM6094M and GM4718M.

dexos1 also is backward compatible for older vehicles; however, the

owner manual oil specification in prior model years remains acceptable.
dexos Classifications
The dexos specification includes two classifications.
1. GM will require dexos1 for global factory fill in spark ignited
engines worldwide and service fill for gasoline engines worldwide.
It will replace the GM6094M specification for most GM gasoline
engines.
2. dexos2, required for diesel engines as well as a service fill for
gasoline engines in Europe, was introduced in Europe late last
year.
GF-5 Standard
In addition to GM dexos, a new International Lubricants Standardization
and Approval Committee (ILSAC) standard, GF-5, was introduced in
2010. There is a new API engine oil service category SN Resource
Conserving. The current GF-4 standard was put in place in 2004. The GF5 standard will use a new engine fuel economy test, called Sequence VID
(six D), which provides a statistically significant increase in fuel economy
versus the Sequence VIB (six B) test that was used for GF-4. Like dexos, the new ILSAC GF-5
standard will call for more sophisticated additives.
Its expected that all dexos1 approved oils will meet GF-5. However, not all GF-5 engine oils will
necessarily meet the dexos specification.
Fuel Economy
Since CAFE standards were first introduced in 1974, the fuel economy of cars has more than doubled,
while the fuel economy of light trucks has increased by more than 50 percent. Proposed CAFE
standards call for a continuation of increased fuel economy in new cars and trucks. To meet these
future requirements, all vehicle operation aspects are being looked at more critically than ever before.
New technology being introduced in GM vehicles designed to address vehicle efficiency and fuel
economy include direct injection, cam phasing, turbocharging and Active Fuel Management. The
demands of these technologies on engine oil also are taken into consideration when determining new
oil specifications. Active Fuel Management, for example, can help to achieve improved fuel economy,
however, alternately starting and stopping cylinders puts a lot of stress on engine oil.
To meet tough fuel economy mandates, the industry will shift toward lower viscosity oils. Testing has
shown that thinner 0W-20 oil, for example, can provide as much as a 4-percent improvement in fuel
economy over 15W-40 oil.
dexos1 will be offered in these viscosities: SAE 0W-20, 5W-20, 0W-30 and 5W-30. dexos2 will be
available in SAE 5W-30, 0W-40 and 5W-40. Please check the appropriate vehicle owner manual for the
proper viscosity grade.
Increased Service Intervals
To help reduce the consumption of oil while maintaining proper engine protection, many GM vehicles
equipped with the GM OLMS have a maximum oil change interval that is much longer than what was
considered a normal interval just a few years ago.
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If all GM vehicle owners follow the OLMS intervals in their vehicles as intended, GM estimates that
more than 100 million gallons of oil could be saved annually.
The second generation OLMS will rely on significantly more engine operating information than the
current system, which, combined with dexos certified oil, could allow a significant extension of the
maximum oil change interval. dexos specifications call for improved oil robustness to support
extended drain intervals over a vehicles lifetime.
When the OLMS determines that an oil and filter change is needed, the driver is notified by a Change
Oil message on the instrument panel. The oil change should be performed within 600 miles (1,000 km).
The OLMS must be manually reset when the oil is changed.
dexos1 Availability:
Currently, ACDelco Synthetic Blend dexos1 5W30 engine oil is available through the GM Oil Program
in 55 gallon drums (which can be pumped into bulk tanks). Quart-size packaged product is now
available. Orders may be placed through your local ACDelco oil distributor.
Dealer Part
Number
19293000
19293001

ACDelco Short
Number
10-9050
10-9051

Viscosity

Product

Package Size

5W30
5W30

dexos1
dexos1

Quart
55-gallon Drum

Additional information about GM dexos engine oil is available on the GM dexos website,
www.gmdexos.com or via the DDG bulletin # 10D-201

New Professional DuraStop Parts Now

Available
Bulletin 10D-168
The value-driven Professional DuraStop line offers
your customers high-quality brake parts at great
prices. ACDelco has recently added more than 1,100
new part numbers, including master cylinders, caliper
kits, pads, rotors, spring kits and more which cover
many GM applications in addition to other other
domestic/import brands. Check with your ACDelco
representative or DDG for a complete parts list.

ACDelco Expands Line 33 - Professional Remanufactured

Alternators and Starters
Bulletin 10D-182
ACDelco announces the addition of 188 part numbers to Line 33,
Professional Reman Alternators and Starters. The part numbers with
the greatest industry volume were targeted to receive 100-percent new
regulators or solenoids, where available. ACDelco part numbers that
include these new components will have an A suffix and a gold
Quality label on top of the box.
More than 6,100 applications through model-year 2010 are covered by these additional 188 parts,
including applications for GM, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, Nissan and many others.

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Programs and Promotions

New Make it ACDelco Promotions Coming for
February / / March and April / May
Bulletin 10D-170
ACDelco announces two new Make it ACDelco promotions for
2011, which offer you great prizes for your ACDelco parts
purchases. In February and March, the Make it ACDelco promotion
offers a stylish ACDelco-logo leather jacket with the purchase of at
least $3,000 in ACDelco parts (with a minimum of 10 percent
increase over the prior promotional period). And during the Make it
ACDelco Brakes promotion in March and April, every invoice that
includes $100 in ACDelco brake parts earns an ACDelco T-shirt and
ball cap combo!
The Make it ACDelco promotion runs Feb. 1 through March 31, 2011.
The Make it ACDelco Brakes promotion runs April 1 through May 31,
2011. Ask your local ACDelco representative or WD for complete
details.

2011 ACDelco Continues Alliance Jobber Program (AJP) in

2011 and the exclusively yours Program
Bulletins 10D-172, 10D-178
ACDelco announces the continuation of the ACDelco Alliance Jobber Program (AJP) in 2011, thereby
providing marketing assistance to help AJP customers build their business by creating employee
enthusiasm, increasing sales and building their brand, and optimizing business operations. Contact
your local ACDelco representative for more information.
The 2011 ACDelco AJP exclusively yours (ey) Rewards Program continues in 2011 which rewards
AJP jobbers for incremental quarterly purchases of ACDelco parts from supplying Warehouse
Distributors (WD). Jobbers can earn fantastic merchandise, travel awards and promotional items to
help grow and promote their business.
Here are a few changes and enhancements to the 2011 ey program:
New personal travel tools are available via acdelco.programhq.com, allowing you to compare
travel costs across multiple airlines, hotel chains, etc
ey Rewards card may be swiped at several restaurant choices
Purchasing a new GM vehicle using your ey points is now easier than ever
You may now use your ey points to donate to over 100 different causes using Charity Choice
New gift certificate options are now available with Starbucks and iTunes.

2011 ACDelco GM Service Information (SI) ePromotion

Bulletin 10D-171
Throughout 2011, ACDelco will continue to run the valuable GM Service Information (SI) promotion for
WIP/WISEConnect users. It offer offers users GM Service Information (SI) at no additional charge for
the following month, once they have reached achieved $3,000 in ACDelco purchases via
WIP/WISEConnect in any given month. Authentic SI information delivers factory service information for
late-model GM vehicles, helping you facilitate repairs more quickly and on the first visit. See your
ACDelco representative or WD for more information.

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Technical Information System and Subscription Fee Earnback ePromotion

Bulletin 10D-173
Fixing it right the first time keeps your business profitable. To
assist you with this goal, ACDelco offers another tool to help
you stay on top of your game in the ever-changing
automotive service industry which is called Technical
Information System (TIS) 2 Web All Access. You can gain
access to this system via an online subscription service that
is updated continually to provide you with the latest GM
vehicle calibrations and Tech 2 software updates, saving you
time and increasing your profitability!
And now, through December 31, 2011, all current TIS 2 Web
subscribers, including those joining during the 2011 calendar year, are eligible to earn back up to
$1,000 of their 2012 TIS 2 Web subscription fee by purchasing ACDelco products during 2011. The
more you purchase ACDelco products over WIP/WISEConnect, the more you earn toward your
subscription fee for next year.
Be sure to take advantage of this money-saving promotion one that will also keep you up to date on
the latest calibration and software updates!

TSS Spotlight
ACDelco exclusively yours TSS Rewards Program Updates for 2011
Bulletin 10D-176
Enrollment in the ACDelcos exclusively yours (ey) program allows you to earn prize points based on
monthly sales of ACDelco parts (after the minimum monthly requirement for purchases is achieved).
Points can be used to purchase goods and services from dozens of participating retailers (in the store,
by phone, or via the Web). They can also be used to secure rental cars, airline travel, hotel
reservations, or a cruise with the most popular merchants.
Points can even help pay for golf instruction, put you through drag racing school or treat the family to
the WALT DISNEY WORLD and Disneyland Resort vacation packages. You may even upgrade or
extend a Winning Adventure trip with points from the ACDelco exclusively yours Rewards card.
Here are a few changes and enhancements to the 2011 ey program:
New personal travel tools are available via acdelco.programhq.com, allowing you to compare
travel costs across multiple airlines, hotel chains, etc
ey Rewards card may be swiped at several restaurant choices
Purchasing a new GM vehicle using your ey points is now easier than ever
You may now use your ey points to donate to over 100 different causes using Charity Choice
New gift certificate options are now available with Starbucks and iTunes.
TSS accounts can log into acdelcotechconnect.com, click on the Total Service Support tab and click on
Marketplace. After entering your TSS account login information, youll be directed to details on
exclusively yours. The sooner you enroll, the sooner youll start earning points!

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2011 GM Service Information (SI) for Blue Level TSS & KFLT Accounts
Bulletin 10D-174
Having to the latest electronic service information is critical to properly repairing vehicles in todays
automotive repair industry and ACDelco strives to make it more accessible. One avenue ACDelco
offers is authentic GM Service Information (SI), offered at no additional charge for TSS BLUE LEVEL
and KFLT accounts ($900 value). Check out the GM SI website where you can find on-line information
including:
Vehicle diagnostic and service repair manuals for GM vehicles from 1998 to present
Campaigns, Service Bulletins and Preliminary information for GM vehicles from 1980 to present
GM Owner's manuals and glove box supplements from 2003 to present.

TSS Member Javier Magallanes Wins Federated Auto Parts Sweepstakes

All Federated Auto Parts/ACDelco TSS members in good standing as of Oct.
15, 2010, were automatically eligible to earn a chance to win in the Surf or
Turf Sweepstakes. Other prizes awarded included Cabelas gift cards, iPads,
Federated die-casts and Nintendo DS Lites. Federated Auto Parts is
headquartered in Staunton, Virginia, and is one of the largest auto parts
distribution and marketing organizations in North America.
Congrats go to Javier Magallanes, an ACDelco TSS member from Richmond,
California, who won the grand prize cash!

GM Performance Parts
First LSX454R Crate Engine to be Auctioned for Charity at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale
Event this Month
GM Performance Parts (GMPP) will auction the first of its all-new LSX454R crate engines at the
Barrett-Jackson classic car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona this month, with the proceeds going to the
American Heart Association. The auction takes place Friday,
January 21.
The all-new LSX454R crate engine (part number 19257880) is a
drag racing engine that is the most powerful small-block V-8 engine
ever engineered by General Motors. It is officially rated at 720
horsepower and 720 lb.-ft. of torque, with a very strong, all-forged
rotating assembly and optimized high-rpm airflow.
GMPP engineers designed the LSX454R for the unique, high-rpm
demands of drag racing, bringing together many of the specialized
GMPP LSX parts racers are already using, including the robust LSX
Bowtie block. It is a high-compression, solid-roller combination that
uses new LSX DR cylinder heads (part number 19166979). The 11degree, six-bolt aluminum heads feature raised ports that provide
tremendous airflow. They are matched on the engine with an
exclusive, all-new high-rise open-plenum intake manifold and a
Holley 1,150-cfm Dominator carburetor.

Training
Time to Train in the New Year!
Check out the VCT Schedule for February and the class descriptions below:

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