Engine Service
And Other Underhood Repair Essentials
Diesel Dialog: Dr. Performance Diesel
Drag Truck Sets New Record The Dr. Performance Nitro Series Dodge Dakota drag truck set new Diesel Hot Rod Association (DHRA) Pro Diesel class records in July during the 2007 ATS Diesels on the Mountain/Truck Fest: 8.48 seconds at 164.23 mph. This elapsed time and top speed, set at Denver’s Bandimere Speedway, are both records.
JASPER Introduces 3-Year, 100,000-Mile Nationwide Parts and Labor Warranty
Jasper Engines and Transmissions has increased its nationwide warranty on gas engines, transmissions and differentials. Complete gas engines and Class I Performance complete engines for cars and trucks, automatic and standard transmissions for cars and trucks and Class I Performance transmissions for cars and trucks, transfer cases and differentials are now covered by a 3-year/100,000-mile nationwide parts and labor warranty.
Run 10s at the Track with the Katech Performance Camaro Performance Package
Katech Performance has engineered a Chevrolet Camaro performance package (KAT-A4693) that allows owners to drive their car to the track, run 10s and drive back home.
Rancho Extends the Off-Road Capabilities of Popular Sport Utility Vehicles
Rancho – ready to "Alter Your Ego – has introduced a new suspension system for 2004-2007 Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX56 sport utility vehicles to deliver exceptional on- and off-road performance and ride quality. The new Rancho suspension system for 2WD and 4WD 2004-07 Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX56 models is built to the same exacting engineering standards as Rancho’s SEMA award-winning systems.
Tech Tip: Do 2WD, 4WD and AWD Vehicles Need Different Tire Solutions?
I live in the snow belt, so I am well used to those days when a simple 45-minute drive to, say, take the kids to the circus can become a frightening eight-hour return trip. Around here, two hours of clowns and elephants is long enough for Mother Nature to hammer us with two feet of "partly cloudy." And, living in Ohio means road-clearing crews are usually hours behind the bell. But, that’s another story.
Tech Tip: Pennzoil Offers Advice on Oil Change Intervals
One of the great debates in automotive service is oil drain intervals. The correct oil change interval is the one prescribed by the engine manufacturer that can be found in a vehicle owner’s manual. Oil drain interval is determined by the engine type, drivetrain, vehicle type and expected use. Each OEM tests its own vehicles to determine the proper drain interval.
Fidanza is Associate Sponsor of Karagiannis Racing
Fidanza has joined the Karagiannis Racing team (Glenwood, MD) as an associate sponsor. Karagiannis Racing, represented by driver and team owner Demetrios Karagiannis, currently competes in National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Sport Compact and NOPI Drag Racing Association (NDRA) competition.
Maintenance Essentials…, OBD II & Chassis Checks
All cars need maintenance. The fact is mechanical devices wear and fail in normal use, and deteriorate over time, so being able to diagnose a future failure has become a part of the automotive repair and service industry. Customers always ask how long it will be before a component will fail, and are usually not
40 years of the Mazda Rotary Engine
On May 30, 1967, Mazda launched the world’s first twin-rotor rotary-engined car, the Mazda Cosmo Sport. The company now celebrates that engine’s 40th anniversary. In these past 40 years Mazda has produced nearly 2 million vehicles powered by the rotary engine. It was not until 1970, however, that Mazda sold rotary-engine-equipped cars in the United