Spray Now or Pay Later
Time measures the profitability of both a shop and technician, and experience is the best tool for profitability and productivity. The more you work on cars and trucks for a living, the more realize that some things might cost you pennies, but not using it can cost you dollars—this is certainly the case with WD-40
VIDEO: Why Are Ignition Coils Lubricated?
Do you know why Mercedes lubricates their ignition coils at the factory? This video is sponsored by Standard Motor Products.
Champion Modern Muscle 0W-40 Is Purpose-Built For 3rd-Gen HEMI
This full synthetic formula provides lower coefficient of friction than conventional or synthetic blends, says Champion.
Fluoramics Introduces Rust-Breaking Penetrant
Solvent free, Bust That Rust lubricates while breaking through existing rust. It will also help prevent new rust from forming.
Hot Shot’s Secret Introduces Never Rust Lubricant
Never Rust protects any metal surface up to 20 times longer than competing brands, according to LSI.
VIDEO: Hydrodynamic Lubrication In Engines
Andrew Markel discusses how an oil filter can change the lubrication in the crankshaft or camshaft bearing surfaces. Sponsored by MAHLE.
Hybrid Fluid Service 101
Does the phrase ”hybrid fluid maintenance” scare you? It shouldn’t. With more than 3 million hybrids on the road, and many of your customers considering purchasing one, servicing hybrid vehicles is in your future. Some special procedures must be followed when working on a hybrid.
FRAM Filtration Launches FRAM Pro Series Filter Program For Professional Technicians
FRAM has announced the availability of the new FRAM Pro Series product line, a set of specially designed oil filters that align oil filter selection with the specific oil – conventional, premium conventional and full synthetic – used most frequently by technicians during oil changes.
Champion Racing Oil Announces 2014 ‘ELITE RACER’ Program
Champion Racing Oil has unveiled its 2014 “ELITE RACER” Program, providing support for participants in almost every recognized sanctioned racing event in North America and Canada. The program supports race teams from dirt track to pavement, circle track to drag racing, tractor pull to diesel motorsports, etc. with special pricing, sponsor decals, product support and technical advice.
Quaker State Aspires To Save $1 Million Of Fuel For American And Canadian Drivers
Quaker State recently announced the launch of its Fuel Economy Challenge, the mission to save drivers $1 million of gas in the U.S. and Canada in the coming months. To achieve that goal the Quaker State brand will be offering consumers a comprehensive toolkit of resources including helpful tips and a new product offering providing ways to potentially increase a vehicle’s fuel economy.
Not All Motor Oil Is Up To Snuff, Says The American Petroleum Institute
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has evaluated results from its annual motor oil testing program and determined that almost one in five samples of bulk motor oil purchased from the marketplace in each of the past five years have failed to meet API motor oil performance standards.
Shell Lubricants Presented With Advance Auto Parts Availability And Supply Chain Excellence Vendor Of The Year Award
Shell Lubricants was recently named the recipient of Advance Auto Parts’ 2012 Superior Availability and Supply Chain Excellence Vendor of the Year Award, which recognizes suppliers that deliver top line sales performance. The accolade was given at the Advance vendor awards ceremony at The Homestead in Hot Springs, Va.