ACEA Oil Specifications: New ‘Sequences’ Mean Better Oil Performance Characteristics
While domestic manufacturers were promising 5,000-mile oil changes on this side of the pond, the oil change intervals in Europe were at 10,000 miles or more.
Textron Off Road Unveils All-New 2018 Havoc X High Performance SxS At SEMA Show
Leveraging Textron’s vast resources, the 2018 Havoc X delivers 100 horsepower and 67 lb-ft. of torque from a 957cc EFI gas engine.
How Artificial Intelligence Is Teaching Vehicles How To Drive
Artificial intelligence, or machine learning, is one of the hottest topics in the tech industry right now, and it is certainly spilling over into the automotive world.
Pennzoil Synthetic Motor Oil Powers Extreme Performance Driver Ken Block
Ken Block made the switch in 2017 to protect his vehicles as they pound the pavement, whether he’s hooning in a Gymkhana video or competing in his #43 Ford Focus RS RX rallycross car.
Dodge Ram: Short Runner Valve Control Performance Codes P1004, P2016 Or P2017
Customers may experience a MIL illumination for P1004, P2016 or P2017. Further investigation by the technician may find that DTCs are active or stored.
Cadillac Is Now Offering A V-Performance Academy Driving Experience
Cadillac has announced the Cadillac V-Performance Academy driving experience at Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club near Las Vegas.
Variable Valve Timing On Import Vehicles
One of the ways automakers squeeze more horsepower and torque from an engine is adding variable valve timing (VVT) to the valvetrain.
Hyundai, Department Of Energy Preparing U.S. Roadways For Fuel Cell Vehicles
The program involves Hyundai providing a number of Tucson Fuel Cell CUVs for daily use by the DOE using existing hydrogen infrastructure. This phase of the program will make significant use of a newly opened hydrogen refueling station in the Washington, D.C., region.
High-Performance Brake Jobs
When brakes wear out, most motorists just want you to fix the problem and restore their brakes to like-new condition with OE-equivalent replacement parts. But in some situations, there may be an opportunity to sell your customer on the benefits of upgrading certain brake components
Aging Oxygen Sensors Hurt Fuel Economy, Performance And Emissions
Oxygen sensors are used to monitor the engine’s air/fuel mixture so the powertrain control module (PCM) can make adjustments that optimize fuel economy, emissions and performance.
