Diagnosing Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Exhaust gas recirculation is the dilution of the air/fuel mixture to control amounts of exhaust gas. Since exhaust gas does not burn, this lowers the combustion temperatures and reduces NOx emissions from the engine. At lower combustion temperatures, very little of the nitrogen in the air combines with oxygen to form NOx. Most of the nitrogen is simply carried out with the exhaust gases.
ANSA Releases New Silverline Diesel Performance Exhaust Catalog
The new Silverline Diesel Performance Exhaust catalog is now available from ANSA. Included are exhaust system kits for Ford, Chevy and Dodge light-duty diesel pickups as well as an expanded selection of stacks, offering more styles, lengths and finishes.
Prestone Introduces Command Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Prestone Command DEF is a liquid-reducing agent that has been developed for use in all diesel engines that are equipped with a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system.
New DynoMax Performance Exhaust Systems Added To 2012 DynoMax Jeep Coverage
DynoMax performance exhaust has launched several new high-performance exhaust systems for popular late-model Jeep models, including Wrangler, Wrangler Unlimited and Grand Cherokee. DynoMax is the performance exhaust brand of Tenneco.
ShowMeTheParts.com Powers Allied Exhaust Systems Web-Catalog
ShowMeTheParts has partnered with Allied Exhaust Systems to offer Electronic Cataloging to their distribution network of 17 Distribution Centers and independent repair shops via their website portal.
CORSA Performance Exhausts to Install Systems, Sponsor Dyno Challenge at Lingenfelter Performance Nationals
CORSA Performance Exhausts will install their premium high-performance exhaust systems on-site at the inaugural Lingenfelter Performance Nationals event, Sept. 21-23, 2012, at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH.
Custom Exhaust Fabrication: Bends, Bungs and Mufflers
Custom exhaust work is one of the first modifications an owner may perform. It can help the car or truck breath better and make more power. But, often some vehicles do not have a performance system available because the vehicle is to new, rare or the owner wants something special.
Exhaust System Welding & Fabrication
Even as direct-fit exhaust systems are dominating the replacement exhaust market, there is still a need for exhaust fabrication that includes welding. Being able to weld exhaust system components is not about creating less-expensive alternatives for your customers. Being able to weld and fabricate components gives you the flexibility to provide your customer with the
DynoMax ‘Power Surge’ Promo Gives Enthusiasts a $75 Pre-Paid Debit Card for Exhaust Purchase
The DynoMax “Power Surge” promotion that offers enthusiasts a $75 mail-in rebate for the purchase of a qualifying cat-back system will be available this spring and summer at leading performance exhaust retailers nationwide.
Diagnostic Solutions: Exhaust Restriction Diagnosis
To put exhaust restriction diagnostics in perspective, import specialist shops have been dealing with loss-of-power complaints caused by exhaust restriction since catalytic converters were popularly introduced in 1974. Early “cats” experienced frequent failure because the carbureted engines of that era were notorious for poor fuel control.