Heater Blowing Cold Air? It Could Be The Auxiliary Water Pump
How one component can upset your cooling system diagnostic logic.
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.
Diagnosing V8 Engine Oil Leaks
You already know that there are plenty of BMWs with V8 engines on the road today, but you might be surprised that they can have issues with oil leaks. Inevitably, some of these will find their way to your shop in need of service, so here are some common items to be aware of when they arrive at your shop for repairs.
Oiling Systems For Grassroots Racing
Rules dictate what is and what isn’t allowed in all types of racing, whether grassroots or professional. Besides safety reasons, rules equalize the competition.
GM LS V8 VVT System: Oil Flow And Pressure
The CMP actuator system controls the amount of intake and exhaust valve overlap. The engine control module (ECM) can only command the CMP actuator to advance the valve timing from the park position or retard the valve timing back to the park position.
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.
Ultimate Underhood: Dry Sump Engine Oil Systems
On GM’s newer LT V8s, there is an option for a dry sump lubrication system. Dry sump oiling systems improve lubrication system performance during aggressive driving maneuvers and high cornering loads.
Top 10 Fuel Pump Fails
Ten problems to be aware of when a vehicle’s fuel pump fails.
Audi: Oil Consumption And Carbon Buildup
The 2.0L FSI engine was one of the first gasoline direct injection engines from Audi.
VIDEO: Direct Injection And Oil
Andrew Markel shows how the fuel pump, variable valve timing, and oil well work together, and how the failure of one of these components can lead to codes and other problems.
