Is there a new oil filter for BMWs with extended mile oil change interval engines?
Is there a new oil filter for BMWs with extended mile oil change interval engines? According to the AERA technical committee, BMW has revised oil filters for its extended oil change interval engines. M52TU, M54, M62 and M73. BMW has approved a 15,000-mile service interval for certain high performance vehicles when service is performed by
How can the distributor cause damage to a freshly rebuilt engine?
How can the distributor cause damage to a freshly rebuilt engine? According to the AERA technical committee, cracked magnets in distributors on some 1987-2002 GM engines can indeed be a problem. In some instances faulty distributors have been reinstalled after an engine rebuild and caused premature engine failure. Distributors with cracks in this area (see
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If a lifter failed in a 2001 Mack truck, how concerned should I be about the rest of the components? If valve lifter failure is experienced on Mack MIDR 06.02.12 or MIDR 06.02.26 diesel engines with original style lifters, the AERA Technical Committee recommends that all 12 lifters and pushrods be replaced with improved components.
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A. The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding revised rocker arms and shafts for 1989-
What should I tell my installers about GM coolant fill procedures with my rebuilts?
A.If you rebuild model year 2003 GM 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L VIN V, T and U truck engines, your customers may be unaware of new GM coolant fill procedures. The following is good information to duplicate and include with a rebuilt engine. Following this procedure will ensure that the engine coolant system has been filled
Are there really two different GM cranks carrying the same casting number?
A. According to the AERA Technical Committee, the answer, regarding crankshafts for the GM 2.2L VIN 4 engines built from 1996-
What could be causing premature Saturn engine failures due to overheating?
Q: What could be causing premature Saturn engine failures due to overheating? A: Here
Is it normal for a customer to lose up to a quart of oil every 2,000 miles?
Q. Is it normal for a customer to lose up to a quart of oil every 2,000 miles? A. Surprisingly, if your customer is driving a 1999-2002 GM truck with the 4.8L V8 (also known as the Vortec 4800), the answer is "yes." General Motors says oil consumption of this magnitude under normal operating conditions
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How should the crankshaft damper be installed in the 1997-’02 GM 5.7L VIN?
Q.How should the crankshaft damper be installed in the 1997-’02 GM 5.7L VIN? A. AERA