Rislone Ring Seal Inceases Oil Viscosity and Prevents Blow-By
As engines age, they may develop internal gaps that lead to blow-by, smoking, oil burning and plug fouling. Rislone has the solution: Ring Seal Smoke Repair. Rislone Ring Seal is a premium engine oil additive specifically formulated to increase oil viscosity and clean rings to prevent oil from blowing past the rings into the combustion chamber.
The Real Christmas in July
When those coveted department store catalogs showed up, we knew we could start our wish list.
TOPDON Provides High-End Diagnostic Functionality and Technical Support
The ARTIPAD scan tool provides today’s mechanic with a modern solution for vehicle diagnosis. Featuring a multitask-capable Android operating system, comprehensive OE-level diagnostics and remote technical support, the ARTIPAD pairs OE-level functionality with OE repair information.
BendPak R-134A Recovery, Recycling and Recharging Machine
The automatic CoolCharge is 100% programmable, so there’s no standing over and babysitting the automated recharge and recovery process.
Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions Launches New Online Store
The main emphasis of the new website is to provide customers a one-stop shop solution for all their product needs as well as accurate and easy-to-find information to complete a vehicle diagnosis.
Beyond the Warranty Maintenance Checklist
What happens after the bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranties wear out? If you look at any factory-recommended service intervals, after 100,000 miles they cease to exist. What does it take to keep a vehicle going for 120,000, 180,000 or 250,000 miles? The key is maintenance and
The Cracked Plate Coincidence: Uncovering An Uncommon Flex Plate Issue Twice In One Week
It never ceases to amaze me when I see certain types of problems in rapid succession of one another and then not see them again for months or even years. This column is dedicated to one such occurrence. Within a week of each other, two different vehicles came into my shop with cracked flex plates. While I have seen flex plates crack throughout my career, it is not a common scenario.
Tech Feature: Diagnosing Diesel Injector Problems
Injectors can fail in ways other than becoming just worn out or tired. Diesel guru Bob McDonald discusses common and not so common injector fails.
Arizona Transmission Shop Forced to Close
Transplant Plus Transmissions in Tempe, AZ, has been ordered to shut down and, according to the article, the owner, Robert Brady, is not allowed to own or manage an auto repair business for 10 years. A year ago, the Arizona Attorney General’s office had sued the business for consumer fraud. The shop’s most resent problems are the result of failing to respond to complaints and threatening to repossess cars if the owners didn’t pay their repair bills.
New Bosch ‘Long Haul Extreme’ Alternator Offers Highest Efficiency Through Advanced Electronics
Bosch has launched the new heavy-duty Long Haul Extreme alternator, designed to provide superior power output on the road and at idle, with advanced electronics and design that ensure trouble-free operation, increased battery life and significant fuel savings.