Building Oil Change Profits One Job At A Time
Gary Goms defends the oil and filter change, but suggests introducing the term, “recommended maintenance interval,” and explains how shops can capitalize on profitable lubrication, drivetrain, filter, lighting, battery and tooling services in the process.
Pennzoil Synthetics Provide Motorists With A Boost Of Fuel Savings
Just in time for peak vacation season, Pennzoil is helping motorists go further and save more at the pump. Purchases of Pennzoil Platinum or Pennzoil Ultra will save 50
Castrol Partners With TomTom To Study The Impact Of Stop-Start Driving Patterns Around The World
Castrol has partnered with navigation systems provider TomTom to study the impact of “stop-start” driving patterns across the world. A report highlighting the impact of stop-start driving in 50 cities and regions around the world will be published by Castrol and TomTom in September.
Department of Commerce Institute Makes Uniform Recommendations For Motor Oil Information On Invoices
The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology made uniform recommendations for motor oil information on invoices. These uniform standards mandate that the SAE oil ratings, brand and weight are to be placed on a customer’s invoice. Twenty states automatically adopted the standards. Others do so by Administrative Regulation.
AMSOIL Synthetic ATF And Motor Oil Put To The Test In Las Vegas Taxi Cab Field Study
Few applications place more stress on lubricants than taxicabs, particularly those operating in the desert heat of Las Vegas. The combination of excessive idling, stop-and-go driving and high ambient temperatures creates the ideal scenario for lubricant failure, resulting in sludge formation and catastrophic component failure.
WIX Filters Announces ‘Ultimate XPerience Sweepstakes’ For XP Oil Filter Purchases
WIX Filters, a member of the Affinia Group family of brands, is launching “The Ultimate XPerience Sweepstakes” for aftermarket consumers who purchase XP filters, a new line of high premium oil filters. Beginning June 1, contestants can enter to win a trip for two to a NASCAR Sprint Cup, IZOD IndyCar or NHRA series race in 2013.
Directions: Driving Services In The Bays
Oil really can be black gold for automotive repair shops. According to The NPD Group, oil change service is the leading driver of traffic through service bays and represents the greatest opportunity for cross-selling other services.
Motorists Declare Energy Independence With Universal Lubricants’ ‘Great American Oil Change For Good’ Challenge
As the July 4th holiday approaches, Americans can take a stand against foreign oil and declare their personal energy independence this summer by participating in the national “Great American Oil Change for Good!” Facebook sweepstakes sponsored by Universal Lubricants.
Diagnostic Solutions: Extended Oil Change Intervals
Extended oil change intervals are a mixed blessing. On the upside, extended oil change intervals are conserving precious oil and reducing carbon emissions. On the downside, many vehicle owners are forgetting to check their engine’s oil level between oil changes. The most common result is an engine ruined by excess accumulations of varnish and sludge due to using motor oils that are not approved by the engine manufacturer.
Pennzoil And Tim McGraw Renew Relationship With Two Lanes Of Freedom 2013 Tour
Pennzoil announces the second year of its relationship with Tim McGraw as the presenting sponsor of his Two Lanes Of Freedom 2013 Tour. As part of the continued relationship, expanded activations will be introduced to further unify the passion that fans have for both cars and music.
Tech Tip: Don’t ‘Blow By’ PCV Inspections
Most emission control parts, like the PCV valve, require little if any scheduled maintenance, but replacement may be necessary if the Check Engine light is on, the vehicle has failed an emissions test or is experiencing a driveability problem. Other emission control components include the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve, the evaporative emission control system (EVAP) vapor canister and purge valves, the catalytic converter, oxygen sensors and all of the engine’s other engine management sensors.
‘Exploring’ Service Needs On The Ford 4.0L V6 Engine
Rated at a rather anemic 210 horsepower, the 4.0L SOHC V6 is not exactly a high output engine. It also has an unusual overhead cam drive setup. Unlike most other OHC V6 and V8 engines that drive both overhead cams directly from the crankshaft with a belt or chain, this engine has an intermediate jackshaft in the middle of the block where a pushrod cam would normally be located.