WE NEED YOU: The 2010 Fast Lube Operators Survey questionnaire was mailed with the June issue of NOLN. Plus, you can also complete an online version of this industry-leading survey. But we need your help. The more responses we receive, the more accurate the data — and the better you'll know the true state of the industry. That's not all, though. Every person who completes the survey will be entered into a drawing for a Solar-brand Battery and System Tester with Integrated Printer. It's a handy tool valued at $400, but you can't win if you don't complete your survey. Read the complete contest entry rules, then fill out and return your survey today!

The June issue of National Oil & Lube News is all motor oil, all the time (well, for the most part). We kick things off with our annual Specialty Motor Oil Guide, a comprehensive listing of the specialty (i.e. synthetic, synthetic-blend, high-mileage, re-refined, biodegradable, etc.) motor oils available in the lube market.

We also take an in-depth look at three big shakeups in the industry in our Motor Oil Countdown special feature: ILSAC's pending GF-5 specification, GM's proprietary dexos specification and the growing popularity of "green" motor oil.

Plus, we've carefully examined the healthcare reform recently passed by Congress and offer guidance on how it may impact your business in coming years.

Elsewhere inside these electronic "pages," you'll find articles on a lawsuit that could have far-reaching ramifications for the industry, how one well-known consumer brand is expanding into the carwash/fast lube biz, why radio can be a good way to promote your shop (but not in the way you think), and a Web-exclusive article on dealing with generational differences in your workforce.

	Click the image above to view the July ePub, an all-digital version of NOLN you can read from anywhere in the world directly through your Web browser. It's a great way to catch up on the industry when you're on the go.

IMPORTANT: The Summer issue of VehicleMD was mailed with your May issue of NOLN. Display VehicleMD in your waiting room and watch your sales get healthier! Want to find out exactly how VehicleMD can help you? Read our "how-to" guide. (And if you'd like additional copies of VehicleMD, call 1.800.796.2577 or e-mail: mai.lee@noln.net)

Our "FSO (For Subscribers Only)" section features an electronic version of our 2010-2011 Industry Source Book & Technical Guide, a compendium of information that was mailed along with the June issue. Plus, we've added a copy of our Guide to POS Computer Systems. Only paid subscribers can access these electronic documents, however. Click here if you're not a paid subscriber but would like to be, or e-mail Mai Lee for more information on becoming a paid subscriber to NOLN and taking advantage of the many resources to which paid subscribers have access here at NOLN.net.

Our Downloads section has been expanded with the addition of a new point-of-sale poster that informs customers about nitrogen tire inflation and it's growing popularity with both OEMs and dealerships. Download it, print it and display it, all free of charge.

If you are looking for an answer to a technical, operational or any other question about the fast lube industry, you can simply post your query on our Lube Chat forum. Receive answers from any one of the many fellow operators who frequent this forum.

Are you displaying VehicleMD in your waiting room? It's not only a great magazine, it's also a valuable sales tool. With article after article explaining the services you sell in simple language, VehicleMD is a great way to educate your customers about how you can help them protect their investment and maintain a healthy car. The Summer issue was mailed along with the May copy of NOLN, but additional copies are available to order.

If you're looking for news more than once per month, we've got a couple of resources you can check out. First, sign up for our biweekly NOLN eNews in the box at left. Then, twice each month (or more), we'll deliver late-breaking industry news, an updated industry calendar and other information directly to your e-mail inbox.

And, don't forget to check out our Lube News Blog, a frequently updated weblog containing news and notes from around the industry, sprinkled with a bit of this and a bit of that from our staff. You can read the headlines before they even become headlines. Plus, readers can leave their own insightful comments about the industry.

If you run into a problem or simply have any questions about how to navigate the site, feel free to let us know about it here.

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