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The EPA and Hot Rod Culture

This is kind of a gray area for me. Obviously, being a passionate car guy who’s willing to throw turbochargers on anything and really enjoys performance, it creates this internal conflict between wanting to be somebody who participates in a greener view of the future and the well-being of my passion, career and industry. I’m

EPA Updates Vehicle & Tampering Policy

The EPA has issued an update to its Tampering Policy, which pertains to vehicle and engine tampering and aftermarket defeat devices under the Clean Air Act. The new memo replaces the prior enforcement, Memorandum 1A, which has been in place since 1974. The revision states: EPA typically does not take enforcement action for conduct that might

Permatex Names Director of Marketing for its Engine Repair Business

Permatex, an innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has appointed Dan Clarke to the position of director of marketing for the Engine Repair Division. In his role, Clarke will be responsible for driving the development and execution of all marketing activities for the Engine Repair business, to meet strategic objectives and deliver

Diesel Engines & the EPA

Before the EPA started snooping around, there were relatively few restrictions on diesels. That’s starting to change.

Cloyes Offers Complete Repair Solution with VVT Chain Kits

Designed for the replacement of worn or damaged timing chains, tensioners, sprockets, guides, and VVT actuators, also known as cam phasers, Cloyes timing chain VVT kits are the convenient solution when replacing all major components in a timing chain job.

EPA and the Engine Builder

The Environmental Protection Agency affects every aspect of our lives in one way or another. What we drive and how we enjoy our leisure activities are only part of its purview. The concern by many automotive industry insiders is that unchecked, unnecessary regulations will severely impact a strong economic sector.

Moroso Air-Oil Separator Kits

From the factory, a vehicle’s PCV system vents excess crankcase vapors, residual oil and moisture back into the intake manifold, which compromises performance and durability. The MOROSO Air-Oil Separator plumbs inline of the PCV system and captures the excess crankcase vapors, residual oil and moisture.

Moroso Universal Large Body Air-Oil Separator

Moroso has introduced a Universal Large Body Air-Oil Separator with a black anodized finish. The air-oil separator is plumbed into a vehicle’s PCV system to capture the excess crankcase vapors, residual oil mist and moisture from reentering the intake.

Shell Prepares for Next Generation Oil Spec, API SN Plus

To support the next generation of fuel-efficient, low-emission engines while providing continued protection and performance for virtually all cars on the road today, the automotive and motor oil industries are working on the next generation of motor oil specifications.

AACF Prepares To Aid Aftermarket Harvey Victims

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is making preparations to aid aftermarket families affected by Hurricane Harvey.

EPA’s Threat To Ban Chlorinated Paraffins Evaporates – For Now, Forever?

Predictions were rampant two years ago that some popular honing oils containing chlorinated paraffins would be off the market by mid-2016 due to the EPA’s announced intent to ban the additives. However, there is no official date for such a ban and, according to one supplier of honing oils, there may never be.

Time to Tell EPA to Back Off

When I was a kid, if I wanted to get away with something, I learned how to bend the truth and not give my parents the whole story. Or, if I DID tell them what was going on, it was in the middle of a completely different story. It didn’t work of course – my

Motor State Distributing Adds Racepak Product Line

Motor State Distributing has added the Racepak (RPK) product line to the company’s ever expanding list of performance vendors. Racepak is a recognized data acquisition leader offering solutions for street, strip, track and off-road applications.

Amendment to EPA Bill Would Deny Funding for Actions Against Modified Race Cars

U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry introduced an amendment to the fiscal 2017 spending plan for the Interior Department and U.S. EPA. The bipartisan amendment prevents funds from being made available to the EPA for the purpose of being used to enforce certain provisions of the Clean Air Act.

EPA Withdraws Proposed Regulation on Modified Racecars

SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting released the following reaction to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement that it would withdraw its proposed regulation on modified racecars.

SERVICE-EDU Launches Advanced Automotive Repair Training

SERVICE-EDU is a new training program for professional automotive service and repair technicians from four premier OE automotive parts manufacturers: Gates, MAHLE, NGK Spark Plugs and Timken. Training will be held at regional Universal Technical Institute (UTI) campus locations across the United States.

Update on EPA Proposal to Prohibit Race Car Conversions

Last week SEMA informed its members and the racing public of an important proposed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation aiming to make it illegal to convert street vehicles into cars used exclusively at the track. The proposed regulations have been met with overwhelming opposition.

EPA Proposed Regulation Has Consequences for the Performance Industry

Under the EPA proposed regulation, certified motor vehicles and engines and their emission control devices must remain in their certified configuration even if they are used solely for competition. Violators would be subject to the fines and penalties included in the tampering prohibitions.

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Bar’s Leaks Valve Seal Oil Consumption Repair

Bar’s Leaks has introduced a repair option for vehicles that burn up to one quart of oil per day. New professional-grade Bar’s Leaks Valve Seal Oil Consumption Repair restores valve seals that have shrunk, hardened or cracked due to age, high mileage or extended vehicle storage.