Lubricants: Variety of Oil Blends Required to Meet Today’s Engine Requirements
Today, a shop owner is confronted with stocking a variety of multi-viscosity oils, including 0w-20, 0w-40, 5w-20, 5w-30, 10w-30, 10w-40, 15w-40 and 20w-50, not to mention stocking some of these viscosities in synthetic and non-synthetic bases.
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.
Report Card: Finger Pointing and Waving Magic Wands
An editorial opinion piece on the high fuel prices by Ed Sunkin
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.
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Motor Oil’s Effect on Clean Engines; and a Super-Duty Headache
Four Seasons Offers Tips to Turn the Heat On
During wintertime, vehicle heater operation presents numerous questions and problems.
De-Bugging New Beetle Engine Quirks
Adapted from Larry Bailly’s articles in Import Car
Futurauto – Engine Technology Techs Will See In The Bays
by Ed Sunkin
As you begin your career in the auto service industry, youll find that for the most part, the internal combustion engine (ICE) which has been around for more than 100 years hasnt changed much in theory. However, there have been many internal modifications to the ICEs design that has made it more fuel efficient in recent years, as the world tries to reduce its thirst for oil. To become a knowledgeable diagnostic technician, youll need to become familiar with these technologies and understand how to service them when a problem arises.
Service Advisor- How Motor Oil and Additives are Consumed During Oil Drain Interval
Maintaining oil drain intervals to those established by OEMs is always recommended because they know how each of their vehicles engines performs in the field. Always consult the owners manual for oil specification and drain interval. Premium quality motor oil will maintain its effectiveness over the life of the drain without a significant drop in
Engine Series – Ring of Fire
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Underhood Service