Lubricants: Racing Oils Can Offer Extra Power & Protection For Your Performance Engine
High performance engines have a very small margin for error when it comes to tolerances and extreme loads, therefore the demand for lubrication is also much greater than in your typical production engine. So why would you entrust any off-the-shelf oil to protect those vital parts?
Lubricants: Performance Oils and Additives: Got Zinc?
Experts say it may be time to change your motor oil (brand). It’s more than a coincidence that engine builders have experienced more flat tappet cam failures in the last few years than at any point prior.
Bosch Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the Pioneering Anti-Lock Brake System
Since Bosch introduced electronically controlled ABS to the automotive market, this groundbreaking technology has become the basis for all modern brake regulating systems.
IndyCar Series and Indy Pro Series Partner with Raybestos Brand Brakes
The partnership designates Raybestos as the preferred competition brake friction of the IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights at all road and street course races through 2009.
What Dreams May Come
Opinion Piece by Ed Sunkin, editor Tomorrow’s Technician
2007 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown to Air Twice in December
Program To Air on Spike TV Channel
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
I Want You – to Understand Brake Performance
Adapted from Larry Carley’s and Gene Markel’s article in Brake & Front End
Engine Series – The Straight Up on Sealing Heads
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Underhood Service
Service Advisor – What does SAE 10W-30 actually mean?
We all know to check the owners manual to find out which weight oil should be used in the engine of a vehicle, and also generally know to only use motor oils with American Petroleum Institute Certification, designated by the starburst displayed clearly on the container, in most vehicles. But what really is the difference