Engine Assembly Studs

Posted on August 13, 2017August 14, 2017 by Marcus Simmons

Threaded fasteners, the vital link that holds everything together, are often overlooked. Let’s discuss an issue directly relating to the most important components of any engine: assembly fasteners. Studs, for engine applications, are available for (more…)

Automotive Cooling Systems

Posted on August 13, 2017August 14, 2017 by Marcus Simmons

This summer, play it cool behind the wheel. Summer’s here, and with it, warmer temperatures, vacations and longer trips. If your vehicle’s cooling system isn’t up to par, things could go from fun-in-the-sun to stranded-in-the-sun. The truth is: cooling (more…)

Top 10 Factors Affecting Fuel Economy

Posted on August 13, 2017August 14, 2017 by Marcus Simmons

Gas mileage isn't far from the minds of vehicle owners everywhere. What determine a vehicle are miles per gallon? Why can some cars zip along at close to 40 mpg while others are lucky to get anywhere near 20? There are as many reasons that go into how (more…)

Vehicle Maintenance Items to Not Ignore

Posted on August 12, 2017August 14, 2017 by Marcus Simmons

When your vehicle’s running reasonably well—or perhaps simply running at all—there’s a temptation to leave it alone, lest it growl at you and passive-aggressively spring a new leak somewhere. But we’ve heard it time and time again from trusted technicians: (more…)

The ZDDP Controversy

Posted on August 12, 2017August 14, 2017 by Marcus Simmons

Are you worried about using your old car with modern oil? The repeated reduction of the chemical compound zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate, aka ZDDP, in modern motor oils has caused many vintage vehicle owners to question whether these current products (more…)