The Real World: Testing Your Coolant Knowledge
All types of antifreeze contain corrosion-inhibiting chemicals to protect bare metal surfaces from electrolytic attack. Though automakers disagree on which chemical additives work best in their vehicles, essentially any kind of antifreeze will work in any vehicle. But, how well will it protect the cooling system? And, for how long? And will it void the OEM warranty? These are important questions that need to be answered before choosing an antifreeze for a particular vehicle application.
The Real World: ORDER UP!
There’s valuable information hidden within the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Decoding it may mean the difference between the right — and wrong — parts.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Tire Talk – Turning Stock into Rock Part II
Wrappin’ Up Our Project Nissan Titan Truck from last Month (February issue)
Web Exclusive: Gearing Up for Timing Belt and Chain Work
The best time for a timing belt or chain to be replaced is before it fails. Technical Editor Larry Carley discusses items to consider when timing belt or chain work arrives in your shop or school in this Web Exclusive article.
Tire Talk: Turning Stock to Rock
WEB EXCLUSIVE ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY:
Bolt-on Lift/Lower Kits Simplify Installation
Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Bosch Team Up to Create ‘Performance Art’
Using his race car as his paint brush, Falken Azenis RT615 tires as his paint, and the city streets of Los Angeles as his canvas, Vaughn left a unique pattern of tire marks, creating his performance art, titled “Abstract on Asphalt.”
Hot Wheels: Vehicle Theft Continuing to Decline
Seven of Top Ten Models Stolen are Import Vehicles
SPECIAL REPORT: Future Shock – EV Milestones
The Electric Vehicle (EV) Has Been a Part of American Automotive History For More than 100 Years
Porsche Wins ”Best Performance Engine Award”
911 Turbo-Engine named the world’s best performance powerplant
HEVy Metal
Service Tips for a Growing Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Population