Tech Feature: What’s New with Oil Pumps, Pickups and Pans
Good oil pressure is critical to engine longevity, whether an engine is in a race car or a daily driver. Oil lubricates the bearings, rings and valvetrain components, and also helps cool the engine internally (especially the pistons and bearings).
JASPER Names Lineup of Preferred Partners
The awards were presented during the Jasper Engines & Transmissions 22nd Annual Preferred Partners Banquet on Sept. 10.
Tech Feature: Oil Pump Technology
Oil pressure is something every engine builder worries about. Low oil pressure or a loss of pressure can cause expensive warranty problems and catastrophic engine failures, neither of which is good for your business. Though the “bigger is better” mentality persists, most engines only need about 10 psi of oil pressure for every 1,000 rpm of engine speed.
Choosing the Right Tools for Servicing Cooling Systems
Automobile cooling systems are complex systems that are getting tougher and tougher to diagnose, service and repair. This article by Mike DuBois will offer some information about choosing the right tools and equipment and the kinds of repairs they will allow you to complete.
Breathe Easier with Fresh Cabin Air Filters in Your Car
If you are driving a vehicle with cabin air filters you are in luck, especially if you reside in a metropolitan area where air pollution levels are high or if you suffer from a respiratory condition such as asthma or seasonal allergies. Cabin air filters capture potentially harmful particulates so they are not recycled into the passenger compartment and compromise the driving comfort of the people in the vehicle.
New Cabin Air Filter Customers Right Under Your Nose
What would you say if you learned that there were millions of motorists out there with a service need they’re not aware of? And, these motorists were also more open to the need for that service? In that case, if you want to be the one to point out that need ….
Tech Tip: A/C Smells Like Inside of Old Gym Shoes
If your customer complains to you that his or her vehicles’ air conditioner blows out air that smells like the inside of old gym sneaker when the A/C is turned on, they are not alone. Literally. The smells are caused microbes that are getting a free ride while growing on the A/C evaporator. Molds like damp, dark places and various bacteria can also thrive under these conditions. But besides smelling bad, these organisms can be unhealthy to breathe ….
News Update: ALLDATA Celebrates 70,000 Customers
Customer-Centric Focus Heightens Success ALLDATA held a media day event at its headquarters in Elk Grove, CA, on Apr. 3, to celebrate its latest accomplishment — 70,000 customers — and to spotlight how ALLDATA is helping automotive service professionals boost their business success. ALLDATA President Jeff Lagges and other company executives discussed how ALLDATA is
Tech Tip: Troubleshooting the Cause of A/C Smells
If your customer complains to you that his or her vehicles’ air conditioner blows out air that smells like the inside of old gym sneaker when the A/C is turned on, they are not alone. Literally. The cause – microbes that getting a free ride while growing on the A/C evaporator. Molds like damp, dark places and various bacteria can also thrive under these conditions. But besides smelling bad, these organisms can be ….
A/C Update: Troubleshooting Smells
If your customer complains to you that his or her vehicles’ air conditioner blows out air that smells like the inside of old gym sneaker when the A/C is turned on, they are not alone. Literally. The cause – microbes that getting a free ride while growing on the A/C evaporator. Molds like damp, dark