Tech Tip: Misfires May Cause Engine to Feel Rough, Lack Power and Use More Gas
When you have a misfire code for a particular cylinder, you can focus on one of three things: an ignition problem, a fuel injector problem or a compression problem. Ignition problems that can cause misfires include worn or fouled spark plugs, bad plug wires, moisture on the plugs or plug wires, or a weak or dead ignition coil ….
Nissan: Head Gasket Replacement Procedures
With the reliability that late-model cars and especially their engines enjoy, we don’t find ourselves doing too much heavy engine work anymore. Many of us miss the feeling of accomplishment we’d get when completing an in-house engine rebuild. I know I always enjoyed the moment when the fresh engine would light right off and run
Century Truck Caps Celebrates Spring with their American Outdoorsmen Package
Just in time for serious fishing activities, this unique and multi-purpose package can be used for storage of fishing gear or other sports equipment. The American Outdoorsmen comes complete with headliner, four fishing rod holders, two 12V dome lights, a clothes hanger, and a security enhancing lockable storage box in ….
Car Care Council’s Gas Savings Tips Can Save Big Money at the Pump
In a recent Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, Americans cite gasoline prices as the economic woe that most affects them. The Car Care Council warns that putting off vehicle care and maintenance can make matters worse. Proper vehicle maintenance will increase miles per gallon.
Higher Gas Prices Driving Better Car Care
Consumers say that fuel economy is a much more important motivator for vehicle maintenance than five years ago, and 54 percent of both men and women feel they are capable of doing some of the work themselves, according to a recent study of motorists by Opinion Research Corporation for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).
There’s No Escaping Hybrid Service
high as 40 mph (64 kph). Plus, when conditions are right, the engine may shut off at stops and not restart until after 25 mph. As a result, the advertised fuel economy of a full hybrid vehicle is typically much higher for the city driving conditions than the highway driving conditions. In theory, assuming the
Hulk Hogan Tagged as Grand Marshal of ACDelco Las Vegas Nationals
ACDelco officials recently announced that they would be adding some extra muscle to an already high-powered event, naming professional wrestling icon and reality TV star Hulk Hogan as the Grand Marshal of this year’s ACDelco NHRA Las Vegas Nationals.
Federal-Mogul Corporation Launches National Commercial Vehicle Wheel End Catalog Showcasing Expanded Line of Premium Bearings, Seals and Hub Caps
Federal-Mogul Corporation’s National Wheel End Components brand has published a new catalog covering its expanded line of oil bath seals, premium through-hardened trailer bearings, bearing sets, hub caps, unitized wheel bearing nut systems and other components for commercial vehicles.
Carley’s Corner: Will High Gas Prices Help or Hurt Your Business?
Summer is back and so are higher gasoline prices. Though the price of gasoline dipped as low as $2.00 a gallon in many areas of the U.S. over the winter, the price shot back up in late spring to more than $3.25 in many parts of the country. Where the prices will peak is anybody’s
Goodyear Wins Four Times at NHRA Race in Las Vegas
Teams racing on Goodyear tires cashed in four times at the end of the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The four wins brought Goodyear’s industry-leading total to 23 in the first five POWERade Drag Racing Series events of the 2007 season.