Under The Hood: Changing Maintenance — Addressing Extending Oil And Filter Replacement Intervals
Auto manufacturers, in general, are continuing to reduce vehicle maintenance requirements by extending oil change intervals. But extended oil change intervals are a mixed blessing.
Component Connection: Breaking Down Power Steering Pump Diagnostics
Although installing a new or remanufactured replacement pump usually remedies the majority of power assist and noise complaints, a technician may still encounter a few complaints that appear to have no outward cause.
Toyota Oil Leak Repair Tips
Traditionally one of the more challenging parts of auto repair, leak detection has come a long way.
Energy Department: Gas Prices to Hit $3 at Pump
According to AAA, the national average price of gasoline last week was $2.65, up 17 cents from a month ago.
Component Connection: Eliminating the Low Oil Pressure Gremlin
Whether you’re working as a production engine remanufacturer or a custom engine rebuilder, the low oil pressure issue for years has shown up in warranty or complaint arenas like the nasty gremlin that it is.
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: Quaker State Dispels Some Motor Oil Myths
The following will help you dispel some motor oil myths so that you can educate your customers the next time you hear one
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.
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
Service Advisor – Specialty Engine Oils: Are They Really Different?
Higher Mileage Engine Oils