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.
Motor Oil Under the Microscope
Most people think motor oil is only a lubricant that reduces friction and wear inside an engine. But it also helps cool bearings, pistons and other parts, and helps prevent rust and corrosion.
Special Report: A Case of Bad Gas
Bad gas comes in many different varieties. There’s the kind you get when you gulp down a double bean burrito. But not so funny is the kind that comes out of a pump nozzle in filling stations across the country. According to some sources, there’s more bad gas out there than the industry is willing
Hot Wheels: Vehicle Theft Continuing to Decline
Seven of Top Ten Models Stolen are Import Vehicles
Service Advisor: No Escaping Hybrid Service
The hybrid Escape and Mariner vehicles are full hybrid vehicles, meaning that, at times, the vehicle will run 100% on electric power only. In fact, it is capable of traveling up to 25 mph (40 kph) without ever starting the engine.
WyoTech Students Honor Returning Soldier with Hot Rod Makeover
Working after hours, students and instructors completely renovated Army National Guard pilot Andrew Stiles’ 1973 Plymouth Barracuda.
HEVy Metal
Service Tips for a Growing Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Population
Study Asks: Do Consumers Care About Automotive-Related Green Issues?
The study reviewed 1,100 consumer mentions on green automotive technology.
De-Bugging New Beetle Engine Quirks
Adapted from Larry Bailly’s articles in Import Car
Tech In Training – Monitoring Emission Efficiency with O2 Sensors
As modern OBD II technology marches on, its clear that the zirconia-based oxygen sensor now is being sold more as a basic repair part than as a preventive maintenance part, and it changes the way technicians diagnose and sell oxygen sensors. To illustrate the difference, understand that an oxygen sensor replacement used to be considered