Real World: Anything Is Possible – If You Follow Your Dream
When the Permatex Follow A Dream Racing team captured its first race championship at the 2005 OReilly Spring Nationals in Houston, TX, it was much more than a national win in the NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car Series. It was a phenomenal victory in the pursuit of a dream that, on paper, stood little chance,
Real World – Cruising to a Speed Record
You could say it all began about two years ago with a goal of reaching the Bonneville 200 MPH Club. In the spring semester of 2005 at Utah Valley State College, Orem, UT, I taught a High Performance Engine Rebuilding class and thought that my 1969 Chevrolet El Camino and a land speed record goal
Tire Talk – Sealing Up Internal Engine Injuries
Adapted from Bob Dowie’s article in ImportCar
Undercover – Straight Talk On Subaru Steering Service
Adapted from Larry Bailly’s article in ImportCar
Tire Talk – Tackling Winter Tire Issues
The snowflake branded on the sidewall of a winter tire isnt there for decoration. The designation means the tire addresses three winter driving concerns: traction, cornering and braking. Put on a set of todays winter tires, and driving in the winter becomes irrelevant. Thats a direct quote from long-time tire test driver Bob Strange, who
Component Connection: Finding Those Faulty Fuel Pumps
I am honored to serve as the 33 chairman of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). As a non-profit, cross-industry organization, ASE was chartered in 1972 to improve the quality of Automotive Service through voluntary technician certification. I believe that the mission of ASE is as important today as when it first began.
The ABC’s of OBD II
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Underhood Service