What Is Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel? Ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) is diesel fuel that has had its natural sulfur levels reduced to make it more environmentally friendly. Between 2007 and 2010, ULSD was gradually phased in as part of the federal government’s efforts to decrease pollution from cars, buses and other vehicles. ULSD contains 97% less sulfur than …
It’s hard to believe that it has been over 25 years since the market began learning about all the problems that would arise from both the 6.0L and 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engines and their HEUI injector systems. Since the HEUI injectors came in direct contact with the engine oil, many injectors failed as oil …
Get Under the Hood of your vehicle and learn more about your car, truck, semi, or other vehicle and the industries around automotive with our newsletter. In this issue, we are off to the races! Learn more about Adrenaline racing fluids, the sweep of the podium during The Ultimate Callout Challenge (UCC) and our support …
In Episode 183, The Einstein of Additives Returns! Chris Gabrelcik, aka the Additive Alchemist and Guru of Goo, returns with more insights. As CEO of Lubrication Specialties, Inc., a custom lubricant company breaking World Records in diesel racing, he’s proud to note that “the same thing we’re selling to our racing car guys is the …
Using an engine flush is a common way to clear out the buildup in your engine, but there is a lot you should take into consideration before making this decision. An engine flush is not always the best choice for your vehicle. What Is an Engine Flush? An engine flush is an aftermarket chemical additive …
Some cars have a feature called All Wheel Drive while others have 4 Wheel Drive, but if most cars have 4 wheels, then wouldn’t all four-wheel drive vehicles also be all-wheel drive? Not exactly. As a rule of thumb, using 4WD and AWD will roughly double your traction during acceleration. As all-wheel drive does help …
We’ve heard them before, but do you know what some of these common car terms truly are? Some of these terms can feel like a different language to some. So, we are going to break down some of the most common car terms out there, so you sound like a true car expert. Fuel Injector …
Get Under the Hood of your vehicle and learn more about your car, truck, semi, or other vehicle and the industries around automotive with our newsletter. In this edition learn more about why fuel prices are surging and tips to improve fuel economy.
Investing in quality fuel protects your car and improves mileage Pain at the Pump Every day you drive past gas stations and watch the fuel prices tick upward. That is when a powerless feeling settles in knowing that you have no choice but to bite the bullet and pay sky high prices for the same …