Scan Tools: Tune In, Tune Up, Cash In
What is with all the new interest in music? Everywhere in the car industry and the aftermarket, people are talking about the “tuner” market. Are they talking about the old stereo of Dad’s in the den? Maybe they are talking about the newest disk player that can support mpeg and iPod? No! The interest is
DENSO Announces North American Motor Sport Sponsorship for 2006 NASCAR Performance Brand
In addition to DENSO’s global sponsorship of Formula 1 (F1) and World Rally Championship (WRC) announced earlier, DENSO’s North American sponsorships include NASCAR Automotive Licensing. DENSO has reached an exclusive, multi-year agreement with the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) for its fuel pump products to join the NASCAR Automotive Licensing program.
Maiwald and Parsnow Bring Home the Randy Dorton Memorial Trophy in 2006 Clevite Engine Builder Showdown
The final round of the 2006 Clevite Engine Builder Showdown – held on Tuesday, May 23, at the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, NC – will go down as one of the most exciting and closest competitions in showdown history.
Tech Tip: Oxygen Sensors – Monitoring Converter Efficiency
In 1996, automakers did the aftermarket a huge favor. They added "downstream" oxygen (O2) sensors to their vehicles. The downstream O2 sensors are located just behind the catalytic converter, or on some Fords, in the converter itself.
ACDelco Brings Back ‘Brake Bucks’ Promotion
The summer months can bring an increase in vehicle traffic due to vacations, graduations, weddings and family reunions. Whether travels are for these planned trips or just routine activities, it’s a good idea to check your vehicle’s brake components. To help owners prepare their vehicles for summer driving, ACDelco’s Real Car Guys invite consumers to take advantage of ACDelco’s "Brake Bucks" promotion.
Tech Tip: PCMs – The World of Vehicle Computers
When a vehicle’s powertrain control module (PCM) starts acting up, almost anything can happen. The engine might not start, or if it does, it might not idle properly or run smoothly. PCM failures may involve one of the driver circuits for the fuel injectors or the ignition coils.
Tech Tip: Motor Mounts – Supporting the Engine and Transmission
Motor mounts are not a very glamorous product, but they do have an important function: They support the engine and transmission, and dampen noise and vibration. The mounts isolate the engine and transmission from the chassis so vibrations and noise are not transmitted to the rest of the vehicle.
Kendall Motor Oil Celebrates 125th Birthday
We are excited to announce that 2006 marks the 125th birthday of Kendall Motor Oil! In 1881, the Kendall Refining Company opened for business, and has evolved into the premier lubricants brand that we all know and love today. We plan to celebrate this milestone all year long, and we thought it would be fun to uncover interesting events and trivia from 1881.
Maiwald and Parsnow Set New Record During Seventh Annual Clevite Engine Builder Showdown
The 2006 Clevite Engine Builder Showdown preliminary rounds on May 2, 3 and 4 opened with a bang. The Showdown build record was once again broken and a mix of Showdown veterans and rookies advanced to the third round of competition.
Slotted & Drilled Rotors: Upgrades That Deliver Performance and Pizzazz
You’ve seen them on the race track. You’ve seen them on the street. You’ve seen them in speed shops, in magazine ads, online and probably on eBay, too. The product we’re talking about is slotted and/or cross-drilled high-performance brake rotors. They look great; no doubt about it. Performance rotors are an excellent upgrade for modified