Tech Feature: Getting Up to Speed on Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrids are hot. As the price of gasoline goes up, so does the demand for new vehicles that can squeeze more miles per gallon from every drop of gasoline. Hybrids do that by combining the best of both worlds: electric power for low-speed, stop-and-go driving, and gasoline power for highway cruising and long-range driving.
Tech Tip: Common Mistakes to Avoid when Resurfacing Cylinder Heads and Blocks
Cylinder heads and blocks may need to be resurfaced to restore flatness or to improve the surface finish, or milled to change the deck height for a variety of reasons. The deck surface on the head or block may need to be resurfaced if the surface isn’t smooth or flat. A head may need to be resurfaced after welds or other repairs have been made, or milled to increase the compression ratio.
Black Magic Shines with Titanium Product Line
With more than 130 million people washing their cars at least once a month, the appearance of a vehicle is important to many Americans. Many times, a vehicle can be considered an extension of the owner’s personality; it can portray an image of the driver that will leave a lasting impression.
Tech Tip: Servicing Dual-Mass Flywheels
A dual-mass flywheel is essentially two flywheels in one that provides some spring cushioning to dampen torsional crankshaft vibrations and shock loading when the clutch is engaged. Think of it as a flywheel with some "give."
Hastings Manufacturing Introduces New Brand of Performance Piston Rings
Hastings Manufacturing Co. has introduced a new brand of performance piston rings called Hastings Racing Rings. The rings are designed for engine modifications typically performed for weekend racing enthusiasts.
Monroe Drives Home Replacement Message for Shocks and Struts through Outdoor Advertising Campaign Across U.S. and Canada
Motorists hitting the highway this summer won’t miss Monroe’s outdoor advertising campaign that debuted in May across the United States and Canada. The "underwear" campaign, a concept that communicates the need to replace ride control components after 50,000 miles for a smoother ride profile and better handling, is back for its second year.
Tenneco Celebrates Summer Travel with Money-Saving ‘Safe Summer Roadtrip’ Promotion
When preparing for summer roadtrips this year, motorists can earn a cash-back rebate on qualifying premium ride control products. The "Safe Summer Roadtrip" mail-in rebate promotion is sponsored by Monroe shocks and struts and Rancho suspension systems and shocks, both brands of Tenneco Inc.
New Promotion from Monroe Brakes Drives ‘Slick’ Bargain for Shop Owners and Consumers
The Monroe brakes brand is offering an innovative consumer promotion this summer: the Monroe Brakes "Slick Offer" promotion. The program will help service dealers maximize their brake business while driving repeat sales through their oil change bays.
Servicing Solutions: In the Clutch…Servicing Dual-Mass Flywheels
A dual-mass flywheel is essentially two flywheels in one that provides some spring cushioning to dampen torsional crankshaft vibrations and shock loading when the clutch is engaged. Think of it as a flywheel with some “give.” The two-piece assembly has a front “primary” flywheel and a rear “secondary” flywheel. The primary flywheel bolts to the
Mitch Schneider: When Bad Luck is Really Good Luck…
About the worst thing that can happen around here is a week where all kinds of bizarre things accumulate. Aside from the absolute chaos it inflicts on everyone, including me, the crush of dealing with multiple crises makes it almost impossible to identify where one calamity ends and another begins.