Fuel Prices Change How American Drive and Maintain Their Vehicles
3M Car Care’s “Elbow Grease Economics: A Study of American Driving Trends” Shows that Car Owners Are Driving Less and Tackling More Repair Projects
Component Connection: The Dirty Little Secrets of Filters
It’s important to know that, although most filters meet original equipment (OE) standards, not all filters are created equal in terms of reliability and overall capacity.
Service Advisor
Motor Oil’s Effect on Clean Engines; and a Super-Duty Headache
Glossary of aftermarket terms
Abrasives: Substances used to wear away a surface by friction. Accessories: Comfort, convenience and safety products not essential to the performance of a vehicle, such as audio, security products, floor mats and seat covers. Additives: Chemicals that are added to the engine, cooling system, air conditioning system or transmission to maintain or enhance performance. Appearance
Filtering Out Future Problems
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Counterman
Service Advisor – Specialty Engine Oils: Are They Really Different?
Higher Mileage Engine Oils
Living Under the Hood, How Bad Gas Creates More Deposits
Adapted from Larry Carleys article in: Underhood Service