Servicing Solutions: Falling into an ‘Oil Leak’ Trap
Your customer’s Volvo has an oil leak. You think you do everything right. You add dye and see the rear main oil seal leaking. The repair goes smoothly, the customer is happy…for about two weeks. Then the rear main oil seal is leaking again, and he wants to know why. This is not an isolated
Servicing Solutions: Falling into an ‘Oil Leak’ Trap
Your customer’s Volvo has an oil leak. You think you do everything right. You add dye and see the rear main oil seal leaking. The repair goes smoothly, the customer is happy…for about two weeks. Then the rear main oil seal is leaking again, and he wants to know why. This is not an isolated
Engine Tuning & Chassis Upgrades
When car manufacturers come out with a new engine design, some car enthusiasts eye the new technology from a perspective of how to squeeze more performance out of it. The smaller displacement engines that are turbocharged or supercharged tend to be the most likely chosen because of their power-to-weight ratio. When Saab introduced a turbocharged
Behr Hella Service Provides Comprehensive Range of Aftermarket Air Conditioning and Engine Cooling Parts
Behr Hella Service, a North American joint venture for thermal management between Behr and Hella, is now able to provide the U.S. aftermarket with a single source of supply for a comprehensive range of air conditioning and engine cooling parts for European cars and heavy-duty trucks, as well as select parts for ….
Leak Detection: Tooling Up for Leak Detection
Leaks of one kind or another can always be a challenge to find if the leak isn’t obvious. Having the right tools to help you find leaks can save time, effort and reduce the risk of comebacks. So here are some common types of leaks and what kind of equipment you can use to find
Subaru Tech Tip: Diagnosing Idle Surges on Legacy Models
If you encounter a driveability concern such as idle surges or whistling, it may be caused by carbon buildup on the Idle Speed Control (ISC) valve. In these cases, it is not necessary to replace the ISC valve. Cleaning the ISC valve could correct the condition. To clean an ISC valve, perform the repair procedure ….
707 hp/520 kW and a Top Speed of 348 km/h: Ferrari F430 RACE from NOVITEC ROSSO
At the heart of the snow-white racer featuring triple-design black stripes lies the NOVITEC ROSSO twin-supercharger engine in its latest evolutionary stage – RACE. Up to now, the eight-cylinder, four-valve engine with a displacement of 4,308 ccm and mechanical NOVITEC ROSSO twin superchargers produced 656 hp/482 kW ….
Proliance Introduces More Cooling, More Power, More Speed and More Sales Opportunity in the Import Tuner Market
Proliance International, Inc. announces HBX Intercoolers for the sport compact market. If the compressor is the heart of your turbo, then the intercooler is the soul. And, if you’re serious about tuning your vehicle to reach its maximum potential, make the move from a standard bar and plate design intercooler to a HBX – only from Proliance.
Volvo: Sometimes You Learn the Hard Way: Fixing Volvo Oil Leaks Right the First Time
The customer’s Volvo has an oil leak. You think you do everything right. You add dye and see the rear main oil seal leaking. The repair goes smoothly, the customer is happy…for about two weeks. Then the rear main oil seal is leaking again, and he wants to know why. This is not an isolated
SPAL USA’s ‘Rocket Ranger’ Pickup Sets New Land Speed Record
SPAL USA’s "Rocket Ranger," driven by Hypermax Engineering’s Max Lagod, has set a new land speed record and claimed the title of World’s Fastest Diesel Pickup Truck during the Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week, Aug. 11-17.