Viscosity 101
In this installment of Oil Viscosity 101 from Driven Racing Oil, Lake Speed Jr. explains why viscosity is the single most important property of a lubricant. Company: Driven Racing Oil
Deadline Nearing for Nominations for Performance Engine Builder Of The Year Award
To nominate a business, visit www.topperformanceshop.com. Online nominations close Monday, Oct. 7. For the second consecutive year, the Engine Builder Performance Engine Builder of the Year Award sponsored by Driven Racing Oil will be presented at the Advanced Engineering Technology Conference in December. But the deadline to nominate a shop is nearing — Nominations close Monday, Oct. 7.
Driven Racing Oil Offers Recommendation Regarding GM LS Hydraulic Roller Cam Bulletin
Due to the use of hydraulic lifters in these engines, it is critical that the oil be changed after break-in to remove the metal particulate created during the process. If these small particles are allowed to stay in the oil system for thousands of miles, serious damage will occur. As the marketplace stretches the power
Oil Consumption Problems for Late Model Performance Vehicles
When base oils featuring both low viscosity and high volatility are used to make low viscosity motor oils, the higher volatility results in higher oil consumption. A recent Consumer Reports article highlighted the increasing trend of new vehicles that “use” a fair amount of oil, as much as one quart for every 1,200 miles. This problem is
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: August 2013
Authors of Shop Solutions published in each issue of Engine Builder Magazine are awarded a prepaid $100 Visa gift card. Shop Solutions may also be submitted to [email protected]. A Better Way to Clean Oil Galleries I’ve always used the standard long handled nylon bristle brushes dipped in solvent to scrub the oil galleries in blocks,
The History Of Driven Racing Oil
In this video Lake Speed, Jr., certified lubrication specialist at Driven, and Mark Cronquist, chief engine builder at JGR, discuss the history of the oil and the evolution of the Driven product line. Company: Driven Racing Oil www.drivenracingoil.com
Top Performance Engine Builder to be Named at AETC in Indy
Applications for the second annual Performance Engine Builder of the Year Award, presented by Engine Builder and Driven Racing Oil, are now being accepted at topperformanceshop.com. The winner will be announced at a special presentation during the 2013 Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC) in Indianapolis, December 8-11. The winner will receive a $1,000 prize, an
Do You Have What It Takes?
2013 Performance Engine Builder Contest Now Taking Applications When the gun fires, the Christmas Tree flashes down or the green flag flies, you don’t start the race hoping for mediocrity – you expect to win. As much as we try to remain humble, let’s admit that the real goal of our business is to be
