The INA tensioner parts range expanded considerably in 2013 and Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket will be introducing many new additional part numbers in 2014 further strengthening its position in this important sector of the independent automotive aftermarket.

Recent new INA additions have been released for a wide variety of important models including a v-ribbed belt tensioner for the Ford Focus III, powered by the innovative 1.6 EcoBoost engine, 04/2011-. More than two  million of the fuel-saving EcoBoost engines have now been produced globally since launch and last year INA introduced additions to its Over Running Alternator Pulleys (OAPs) range for Ford vehicles including the Focus II 1.6 TDCi 11/2004-2011, Fiesta VI 1.6 TDCi 10/2008-, and Focus III/C-Max/Galaxy 1.6 EcoBoost 04/2011-.

OAPs are an integral part of the Front End Auxiliary Drive system (FEAD) and are designed to absorb vibrations and fluctuations in the FEAD. More than 150 million units have been produced since being launched in 1995 with every fifth car driving on the world’s roads being fitted with one.

Other major new INA releases include a timing belt kit and timing belt set for VAG vehicles including the SEAT Mii (KF 1) 1.0 Ecofuel 11/2012-, Skoda Citigo 1.0 10/2011-, and VW Up 1.0 Ecofuel 11/2012-, a timing belt kit and set for the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI and 3.0 V6 TDI  11/2007-, and A4 Quattro (8K2) 3.0 TDI 11/2007-, plus a v ribbed belt tensioner for the Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F7) S5 Quattro 06/2009-.

There’s also a v ribbed belt tensioner for he popular BMW 3 (E90) 320d 01/2005-12/2011, and also a v ribbed belt tensioner for the eco-friendly Honda Insight (ZE) 1.3 Hybrid, 04/2009-.

Additions have also been made for light commercial vehicles with a v ribbed belt tensioner added for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Viano and Vito 2.2CDi vans, 06/2003-.