One-on-One with Fluidampr’s Nick Orefice
We recently had Fluidampr’s Nick Orefice visit our Akron, OH office, so we sat down with him to discuss the ins and outs of dampers and what makes Fluidampr dampers stand out among the rest.
Hot Shot’s Secret Gasoline Extreme in a New Formula and Capless Bottle Design
The one-tank clean-up formula features a highly effective Polyetheramine (PEA) detergent to thoroughly clean valves, pumps, injectors, rings, pistons, and upper cylinders.
Hot Shot’s Secret Gasoline Extreme
Gasoline Extreme is a fully-formulated, concentrated cleaner that removes combustion chamber and intake valve deposits.
LSI Chemical BoostPower 247C and 247K Gasoline Additives
BoostClean247C is a concentrated detergent cleaner that will effectively clean deposits with only one fill-up while BoostPower247K is formulated to be a maintenance detergent cleaner additive to keep the engine clean and prevent build-up daily.
GM Says it Plans to Eliminate Gas & Diesel Cars/SUVs by 2035
According to a report by The Washington Post, General Motors announced it will end the sale of all gasoline and diesel passenger cars and SUVs by 2035. The announcement marks a major turning point for GM with a future focused on new electric vehicles. GM chief executive Mary Barra said the company will eliminate all
Audi’s Flagship SUV Ditches Diesel for Gas
Audi has announced that its SQ7 and SQ8 models will now utilize the company’s 4.0L TFSI V8 engine rather than a diesel engine. The engine is twin-turbocharged and runs a hot-vee configuration, with both turbochargers located in the center of the engine. Through the use of stop-start and cylinder deactivation, Audi claims emissions of 275-276g/km
Ford’s EcoBoost Engine: Big Power with Fuel Efficiency – Opportunity or Challenge for You?
In 2009, a 3.5 liter twin turbocharged V6 engine was offered as an option in the Ford F-150. It was badged with the name EcoBoost and has since been a strong competitor in terms of torque and horsepower for a full sized truck.
Mazda Introduces a Compression Based Gasoline Engine
Mazda recently came out with news that it is releasing the first ever compression gasoline powered engine. The engine, known as SkyActiv-X, will be commercially available beginning in 2019.
Direct Injection Gas and Diesel Technology
Direct injection is becoming standard on more and more late-model vehicles in both gasoline and diesel versions. These systems can be a diagnostic challenge, but with the right foundation, problems can be solved profitably. A better understanding of how they work can help you help your installer customers do a better job.
Sunoco Free Fuel Campaign Reaches 10th Year
This summer, the Free Fuel 5000 is bigger than ever! In celebration of its tenth year, Sunoco is giving away $5,000 in free fuel to ten grand prize winners. Thousands more will win Sunoco gift cards, just for being spotted at any Sunoco station. For your chance to win, get the official Sunoco decal and
Hydrocarbon Heartburn? — Effects of Sulfur Reduction in Motor Oils
Let’s face it, things change. Not only have the prices of gasoline, diesel and motor oils changed in the last decade or so, the chemical makeup of these products have all changed, too. The reduction of sulfur in diesel fuel, gasoline and motor oil has had measurable effects on fuel injectors and other vital engine
Impact of Today’s Fuels on Carbureted Engines
The pump gasoline sold at gas stations around the country has changed quite a bit over the last several decades. The first major change was the removal of lead from the gasoline. The next major change was to reformulate the gasoline to reduce both the evaporative and exhaust emissions from vehicles. Then, the federal government
