Mighty Selects Purolator to Supply Premium Spin-On Oil Filters for Engine Guard II Brand
Purolator has been chosen by Mighty Distributing System of America to supply premium grade spin-on oil filters for Mighty’s Engine Guard II brand.
FRAM Brand Launches Industry-First Engine Protection Rating System for its Oil Filters
The FRAM team has unveiled a system to help consumers determine which of its oil filters to choose based on a new engine protection rating system. Damaging dirt and particles can threaten the life of an engine. Therefore, it’s important that motorists understand the additional protection they can get with a premium oil filter.
Tech Tip: Shorter Oil Drain Interval will Provide the Best Defense Against Harmful Engine Deposits
There isn’t a downside to more frequent oil changes. A shorter drain will provide the best defense against harmful engine deposits, better oil consumption control, improved fuel economy and lower wear on engine parts. More frequent oil changes also may help you discover a more serious engine problem, such as a coolant leak, before serious damage occurs ….
PX3 Xtreme Oil Booster Powers Jegs Engine Masters Challenge Winners
In the competition for the 2008 Jeg’s Engine Masters Challenge, the winner, and five of the six top finishers used PX3 Xtreme Oil Booster to gather as much horsepower and torque as possible from their builds. Conducted under strict rules, the Engine Masters Challenge pits engine builder against engine builder in the quest to garner the most HP and torque ….
Tech Tip: Diagnosing Oil Leak on Ford’s 7.3L Super Duty Truck Diesel Engine
Has anyone else experienced an oil leak around the oil pump outlet fittings on the Ford’s 7.3 Super Duty truck diesel engines? Some 1998-2003 E-Series, 1999-2003 Super Duty, 2000-’03 Excursion and 2000-’03 F-650/750 vehicles equipped with a 7.3L diesel engine may exhibit an oil leak at the high-pressure ….
Tech Tip: Servicing Oil Cooler Leak on GM 6.6L Diesel Engines
We’ve heard about an oil cooler leak issue on some 2001-’04 GM 6.6L diesel engines. Can you fill us in more about this? According to a technical bulletin on the JASPER Engines & Transmissions website, some engine specialists have reported an oil cooler leak on 2001-’04 GM 6.6L VIN 1 & 2 Duramax diesel engines used in pickup truck models ….
Tech Tip: Variety of Oil Blends Required to Meet Today’s Engine Requirements
Years ago, an import shop could consider its shelves well-stocked if it contained a selection of single-viscosity oils in detergent or non-detergent blends. Today, a shop owner is confronted with stocking a variety of multi-viscosity oils, including 0w-20, 0w-40, 5w-20, 5w-30, 10w-30, 10w-40, 15w-40 and 20w-50, not to mention stocking some of these viscosities in synthetic and non-synthetic bases. Although the number of oil ….
Tech Tip: Motor Oil Protects Engine from Varnish and Sludge
Additive packages are added to motor oil and play a key role in helping to keep an engine clean and protected from varnish and sludge, as well as wear from heat and acids. Additives can consist of anti-wear agents, friction modifiers, dispersants, detergents, viscosity index improvers and antioxidants. Some key cleaning ingredients that make up motor oil additive packages are ….
Ford Tech Tip: Avoid Over-Filling Oil in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Engines
Incorrect oil levels are being found in many 2002-2003 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. In most cases, the level is being misinterpreted because the oil level on the dipstick is not touching the top hash mark at the upper limit (or MAX mark), or it is partway down the crosshatch area. Ford is in the process of standardizing the marking across all vehicle lines. The markings shown in ….
Tech Tip: Improper Lubrication Can Result if the Oil Cannot Adequately Flow Through the Engine
We all know to check the owner’s manual to find out which weight oil should be used in the engine of a vehicle, and also generally know to only use motor oils with American Petroleum Institute Certification, designated by the starburst displayed clearly on the container, in most vehicles. But what really is the difference between a SAE 10W-30 and a SAE 10W-40, or for that case, SAE 0W-20 motor oil ….