The Evolving Oil Change Market
The only constant in the oil change business is change itself, especially if you’re trying to maintain an inventory of engine oil for all makes and models of vehicles.
VIDEO: Noise On Braking And Acceleration On VW Vehicles
Andrew Markel shows how control arms can develop a noise during braking and acceleration, and what to replace to fix it.
TCR Class Coming To The 2018 IMSA Continental Tire Challenge
The TCR class will run in addition to the two existing Continental Tire Challenge classes, Grand Sport (GS) and Street Tuner (ST) next season.
Cooling System Preventive Maintenance Service
Given the current range of extended maintenance intervals, it’s safe to say that your shop might see Grandma’s 2011 Volkswagen Jetta only when its oil life monitor indicates the need for an oil change.
Ride Of The Week: Honda Goldwing Morgan Three-Wheeler
Tim Buttles got a 1983 Honda Goldwing, built a tubular chassis around it and hand built his own version of a Morgan.
Ride Of The Week: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine
The base retail price of The Machine was $3,475. Vital statistics included a 114-in. wheelbase, a 197-in. overall length and a curb weight of 3,640 lbs. The 390-cid AMC V-8 produced 340 hp.
VW Beetle LSR Runs 205 MPH At Bonneville
Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced that its specially tuned Volkswagen Beetle LSR, powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injection four-cylinder TSI gasoline engine, has achieved 205.122 mph over a flying mile – the fastest speed ever recorded for a Beetle.
Ride Of The Week: 1981 Audi Quattro 2.2L Rally Car
The Audi Quattro is the car that brought four-wheel drive into the motoring mainstream.
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.
AAA Study Indicates Not All Gasoline Is Created Equal
To protect vehicle investments, AAA urges drivers to use a gasoline that meets Top Tier standards for engine cleanliness and performance.
