Consulting On Coilover Conversions
There are several ways to restore and upgrade a suspension.
0W16 Versus 0W20 Oil
0W16 oil is designed to increase engine efficiency and reduce engine warmup time. What do we need to know about it?
Top 10 Changes To Stop/Start Vehicles
It is essential to understand what is different on vehicles with start/stop systems and how it might change your diagnostic approach.
Variable Displacement Oil Pumps
Almost every major OEM has an engine or engine family that uses a variable displacement oil pump controlled by a control spring or ECM to deliver the best possible pressure and efficiency.
Belt-In-Oil Timing Drives
Since the adoption of timing belts by auto manufacturers began in the early 1970s, it has been pretty well beaten into our heads that oil and timing belts do not play well together.
What Techs Will Have To Worry About With GF-6 Oils
Technicians who perform oil changes in the future will need to pay extra close attention to what they’re putting in the vehicle.
Top 10 Changes To Vehicles With Stop/Start Systems
In the shop, it is essential to understand what is different on stop/start vehicles and how it might change your diagnostic approach.
Understanding Oil Additives: New Engines, New Standards
Have you noticed that it is getting harder to stock oil these days? For some vehicles, the same model may take three different types of oils, depending on the make or engine. The base model may require a 5W-30, while the V6 version may require a 5W-20, and the hybrid version may require a 0W-20.
VIDEO: Oil Life Monitors On GM Vehicles
Andrew Markel explores GM’s specifications for oil life monitors and how they may alert the driver to change the oil at an unexpected time.
ACEA Oil Specifications: New ‘Sequences’ Mean Better Oil Performance Characteristics
While domestic manufacturers were promising 5,000-mile oil changes on this side of the pond, the oil change intervals in Europe were at 10,000 miles or more.
