Nissan Variable Compression: The Engine That Will Change Performance & Service
The new Nissan 2.0 L VC-Turbo (Variable Compression Turbo) offers similar performance figures to the 24-year-old 3.5 L V6 that it replaces, while providing 4-cylinder fuel economy. The first vehicle to receive the engine in the Nissan lineup will be the 2019 Altima SR. While it might be a few years before this engine is in your bays, the preparation and training needs to start now, not when you are stumped with a problem.
Rislone Introduces Nano Prime Engine & Oil Additive
New Rislone Nano Prime Engine & Oil Additive (P/N 4104) uses patented synthetic nanotechnology to provide engines of all ages with significantly greater protection against friction and wear than oil alone, says the company. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) testing shows all engines treated with this next-generation engine lubricant and oil treatment
Timing Chain or Belt: How Can an Engineering Change Affect Your Shop?
Like it or not, modern technology dictates how the modern independent import repair shop does business. Case in point, the first “rubber” timing belt I saw was in 1968 on a domestic-manufactured single overhead camshaft, six-cylinder engine. Given our experience, we had quite a laugh over the prospect of these gear-toothed “rubber” timing belts lasting
Audi’s Five-Cylinder Engine Turns 40
Forty years ago, Audi presented the first five-cylinder gas engine in the second-generation Audi 100. Enhancements and new developments followed, with turbocharging, emissions control and four-valve technology, rally engines and five-cylinder diesel units. Today, the 2.5 TFSI in the Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster carries on the great tradition of five-cylinder powerplants.
Conventional Or Synthetic Engine Oil? How To Choose The Right Types Of Motor Oil
In recent years, the variety of different motor oils that are now available to consumers has multiplied exponentially. It’s more important than ever before to make sure you choose the correct motor oil for your customers’ vehicles. Using the wrong oil may cause problems, as well as void the OEM powertrain warranty.
Porsche’s Le Mans 919 Hybrid Turbo Four-Cylinder Engine
For the first time, Porsche is showing images of the centerpiece of its Le Mans winning Porsche 919 Hybrid.
BMW’s New V12 Engine
With TwinPower Turbo technology incorporated for the first time, this new M Performance engine produces 600 hp and 590 lb. ft. of torque. It’s harnessed by a highly sophisticated chassis specifically tailored to the model, and deployed to the road via BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system with a rear-bias for more dynamic handling.
MAHLE Announces New Piston Ring Coating For High-Output Engines
MAHLE reports it can now deliver improved top piston rings using a new thermal spray coating for modern high-output direct-injection turbocharged gasoline engines (GTDI). Under development since 2011 at MAHLE’s thermal spray development labs in Muskegon and St. Johns, Michigan, the new process initially was designed for high-output GTDI engines currently in production by two U.S. domestic automakers. The market
Why Direct Injection Engines Develop Carbon Deposits
Direct injection in its current form has been around since 1997. During the next 10 years, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes Benz and many others introduced engines with direct injection. Today, almost all new engines have direct injection. When the early direct-injection engines hit the three-year or 30,000-mile mark, some developed driveablity problems due to carbon build-up
Servicing The GM, Isuzu Duramax Diesel Engine
The question that I often hear about the Duramax is “What kind of problems do you see with these engines?” I have to admit that these engines have a great reputation. While some problems have plagued a few of the Duramax engines, there hasn’t been anything as detrimental as what other manufacturers have had to deal with. There are always going to be issues with anything that has to do with internal combustion. The best way to examine the Duramax would be to break down the engines by their generation and evaluate issues of each.
