Getting Stoked to Service the 6.0L Power Stroke
If there were one engine that plagues the mid-size diesel world, you would have to say that it is the 6.0L Power Stroke. The 6.0L came into existence because the EPA demanded tighter emissions laws for diesel engines. Even though the 7.3L was branded as the reliable workhorse for Ford, it would never be able to pass the tighter emissions laws that were going to come into effect for 2004.
Diagnostic Solutions: Engine Lubrication System Problems
Auto manufacturers are continuing to reduce vehicle maintenance requirements by extending oil change intervals, but many vehicle owners are forgetting to check their engine’s oil level between oil changes, warns Gary Goms, import specialist contributor. As such, extended oil change intervals are changing how we should recommend and perform scheduled vehicle maintenance.
Pennzoil Launches Long Love Cars Campaign
For some drivers, cars equal freedom; for others, cars represent status; for many, their car stories are based on driving memories. Through car stories, Long Love Cars will come to life with sponsorships, activations and programs that offer meaningful ways for consumers to connect with the brand everywhere cars are adored.
Tech Talk: ‘Baywatch’
Problem “models” that technicians see on a regular basis
Champion Racing Oils Pay Dividends to Motorsport Race Teams
Champion Oil recently announced this year’s “Winners Circle” Racing Contingency Award Program, which offers contingency payouts to national and regional racing champions in almost every recognized sanctioned racing event in North America and Canada.
Roush Fenway Strikes Gold on the Track While Going Green Under the Hood
With 31 championships and more than 400 races under their belt, Roush Fenway Racing is no stranger to performing on the track. On Monday, February 27th, Matt Kenseth scored another milestone for the iconic race team with his win at the Daytona 500. The victory signified not only the first Sprint Cup win of the season for Roush Fenway Racing and its 300th NASCAR victory, but also its first checkered flag since making the switch to Valvoline’s NextGen recycled motor oil technology, made with 50% recycled oil.
Tech Tip: BMW’s Power Reduction and Vanos Faults Are Stored In DME
Affected models: E82 and E88 (1 Series) with N51, N52K and K54 engines produced from January 2008 E90 and E91 (3 Series) with N52 engine produced from March 2005 through June 2006 E90, E91, E92 and E93 (3 Series) with N51, N52K and N54 engines produced from July 2006 E85 and E86 (Z4) with N52
Champion Oil’s Racing and Performance Division to Add New ‘Purpose-Built’ Products for 2012
Champion Oil announced the addition of 10 new “purpose-built” products available in January from Champion’s Racing and Performance Division. The first wave of 2012 new products will start filling the wholesale pipeline right after the first of the year.
Tech Feature: Troubleshooting Internal Errors – Solving Piston and Ring Breakdowns
Rings that do not seal well during all four phases of the four-cycle combustion process can reduce an engine’s power potential by 20, 30, 40 or more horsepower, depending on the engine’s displacement, compression ratio and speed. Rings that leak during the intake stroke will reduce air velocity and volumetric efficiency.
Tech Tip: Getting Your (Piston) Groove Back
The piston ring set and the piston must be engineered to complement each other from a standpoint of clearance between the back of the piston ring and the bottom of the piston groove. This clearance is referred to as back clearance. If the clearance is not sufficient, severe engine damage can result when the piston and rings are installed in the engine.
Tech Tip: Ford Camshaft Tick Noise
Some of the affected vehicles built Jan. 17, 2006 and later equipped with the 3.0L 4V Duratec engine with exhaust camshaft-driven water pumps may exhibit a ticking noise from the left bank cylinder head with the engine at normal operating temperature.
Diagnostic Solutions: Lube Bay Strategies
Because import auto manufacturers have been steadily reducing scheduled maintenance requirements, many import shops have experienced a