By Eric Trimble, Lubrication Specialties, Inc. There is not a product in the world that contains the same chemical makeup as Hot Shot’s Secret FR3 Friction Reducer. It is truly a one-of-a-kind. There are several different chemicals that manufacturers use in their products to help reduce friction in any lubrication application, including molybdenum, phosphorus, zinc, …
Back half – (drag racing) Referring to distance from the 1/8-mile mark to the 1/4 mark of the track. Bleach box – (drag racing) Area where bleach is deposited for cars to perform burnouts. Gasoline (since discontinued for safety reasons), water, and TrackBite are also used. Most organizations only permit water. This is done at …
We’ve all seen (or have caused); thick, black smoke come from the exhaust of a diesel-powered vehicle. For many of us it is our favorite part of owning a diesel in fact. However, a well running diesel should not produce visible smoke and if yours is, it could be an indication that something is not …
1. Start off with something simple, and kind of fun in my opinion. Scrub down the truck, and give it a good wax. This is for more than just looks. For those of us in the rust belt, salt coats the underside of the truck, accelerating the formation of rust wherever it touches. Ideally, you …
For those of us sleeping peacefully in our beds every night, there are thousands of soldiers out there, scattered across the globe with bombs and bullets aimed at them, sleeping in fox holes, under trees, on top of military tanks and trucks hoods, and who-knows-what other not-so-peaceful conditions; so that we can. And we say …
Vehicle maintenance is critical to the life of an engine requiring small investments of time, money and attention during ownership. The benefit in doing so results in a longer engine life, continued reliability, improved performance and less cost in repairs over the duration of ownership. Since a vehicle’s engine consists of so many moving parts …
What Should a First-Time Diesel Owner Know? Whether you’re planning on buying your first diesel vehicle or have recently bought one, you likely have some questions about how you can make it run at its best. Since diesel engines are different than gasoline engines, they have some unique needs that every owner should know. By …
History of Duramax Engines As with most pickups in the industry, the Duramax line of diesel engines has come a long way from its inception to modern day. From the introduction of the LB7 almost 20 years ago, the engine output has nearly doubled its torque from approx. 500 lb-ft, to the modern-day workhorse pushing …
Just like your favorite holiday comes around every year, so does maybe one of your not-so-favorite government stipulations to drive a vehicle; the emissions test. And regardless if one feels it’s another governmental strong-arm, or a true help for the planet to keep the air we breathe a bit cleaner, the emissions test is a …