Diagnosing Murphy’s Law Under the Hood of a Ford F-150
Most of us working in the automotive service trades are very familiar with Murphy’s Law and how it affects our shop’s cost of doing business. Murphy’s Law says, “Everything that can go wrong usually will go wrong.” Gary Goms investigates a mysterious engine noise in a 1989 Ford F-150 pickup equipped with the venerable 5.0L or 302 cubic-inch V8 engine.
Diagnosing Faulty Spark Plug Wires
Ignition systems have changed a great deal in recent years, with coil-on-plug (COP) ignition systems being the most common setup on many late-model engines. COP ignition systems have a single coil for each spark plug mounted on top of the plug. This setup eliminates the need for a spark plug wire and the troubles it can cause. Most other distributorless ignition systems (DIS) still have plug wires, as do older vehicles with distributors.
Champion Spokesperson Kevin Harvick Delivers Record-Setting Performance in NASCAR Truck Series Race at Martinsville
Kevin Harvick, spokesperson for Federal-Mogul’s Champion brand of spark plugs, filters, wiper blades and chemical additives, delivered a record-setting performance in winning Saturday’s Kroger 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Martinsville (VA) Speedway.
Grassroots Ohio Drag-Racing Duo Wins $50,000 Champion Racing Sponsorship
Grassroots drag racers Corey and Kyle Michalek of Ohio-based Michalek Brothers Racing are the winners of the $50,000 grand prize racing sponsorship in the Champion brand’s 2012 “Search for a Champion” video contest from Federal-Mogul Corporation.
Champion Spokesperson Kevin Harvick to Chat Online with Consumers Tuesday Night
Race fans of all ages who have questions for NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Kevin Harvick can participate in Federal-Mogul’s next #ChampionChat session this Tuesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. ET via Twitter and TweetChat.com.
Champion Spark Plugs Fire Six of Top Eight Daytona 500 Finishers, Including Race Winner Matt Kenseth’s Roush-Fenway Ford Fusion
“Performance Driven” Champion spark plugs from Federal-Mogul fired the engines of six of the top eight finishers, including race winner Matt Kenseth’s No. 17 Roush-Yates-powered No. 17 Ford Fusion, in Monday night’s Daytona 500. Champion plugs also swept the front row in pre-race qualifying, with Carl Edwards (No. 99 Ford) capturing the pole and Edwards’ Roush-Fenway Racing teammate Greg Biffle (No. 16 Ford) starting second.
Champion Spokesperson Kevin Harvick Announces Finalists in $100,000 ‘Search for a Champion’ Contest
Five talented grassroots-level racers representing several different forms of engine-driven competition have been selected as finalists in the “Search for a Champion” racing sponsorship contest from Federal-Mogul’s iconic Champion brand of spark plugs, filters, wiper blades and performance chemical additives.
Champion Spark Plug-Powered Fords Lock Up Front Row for Sunday’s Daytona 500
Two Roush Fenway Racing Fords will start on the front row of Sunday’s Daytona 500, and both are powered by “Performance Driven” Champion spark plugs from Federal-Mogul. Carl Edwards and the Champion-powered No. 99 Aflac Ford captured the pole during last weekend’s qualifying session with a speed of 194.738 miles per hour, edging out Roush Fenway teammate Greg Biffle and the No. 16 3M Novek Ford (194.087 mph). Beyond the two Fords in the front row, fans will have to wait until the completion of Thursday’s twin Gatorade Duel 150 qualifiers to determine the lineup for the 54th running of “The Great American Race.”
Federal-Mogul Launching Consumer Rebate Campaign, Along with Redemption and Online Tracking System
Federal-Mogul has announced plans to launch an extensive schedule of consumer rebate offers in support of the following brands: ANCO wiper blades, Champion spark plugs, filters and performance additives, Wagner ThermoQuiet brakes and Wagner lighting products.
Sprint Cup Team Owner, Humanitarian Richard Childress Receives NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award
Richard Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing (RCR), received the NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award during the 2011 NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon Dec. 1 in Las Vegas. One of professional stock car racing’s oldest and most prestigious honors, the Shuman award is presented annually by NASCAR and Federal-Mogul’s Champion spark plug brand to an individual who has played an integral role in the continued success of Sprint Cup Series competition.
Kevin Harvick, Champion-Powered No. 2 Chevrolet Clinch NASCAR Truck Series Title with Win at Texas Motor Speedway
Kevin Harvick and the Champion spark plug-powered No. 2 Hunt Brothers Pizza Chevrolet Silverado clinched the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Owners Championship with their win in Friday night’s WinStar World Casino 350K at Texas Motor Speedway. It was Harvick’s fourth Truck Series victory of 2011 and the eighth for the Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) racing organization.
Bosch Facebook Page Popularity Soars; More Than 100,000 Likes in Five Months
The popular Bosch Auto Parts Facebook page topped the 100,000 fans mark this week, just five months after launching. With a strategic blend of automotive product and maintenance information, general auto enthusiast topics, and relevant offers and contests, Bosch has built an enthusiastic and engaged community that is truly excited about the Bosch brand.