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Shell Ecobox Efficiently Delivers Oil to Engines; Significantly Reduces Plastic Waste

Recently at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2010, Shell Lubricants announced that it offers an innovative product called Ecobox, an alternative to traditional plastic packaging for motor oil.

Tech Feature: Northstar Supernova

Introduced in 1993, GM’s 4.6L 32-valve dual overhead cam all-aluminum V8 engine – housed in the Cadillac Allante, Eldorado and Seville STS – was considered a quantum leap forward for U.S. automakers. Initially rated at 295 horsepower, the Northstar V8 has grown over the years to an incredible 469 hp at 6,400 rpm (STS-V Supercharged Northstar engine).

Valvoline Expands Engine Guarantee

Valvoline has expanded its Valvoline Engine Guarantee program and is rolling out a new companion advertising campaign. The initial television spots aired during this past weekend’s opening telecasts of the 2010 NBA Playoffs on multiple networks.

Tech Feature: Eliminating the Con-‘Fusion’ of Servicing Ford’s Mid-Size Vehicles

Nestled into the marketing space between the Focus and the Taurus/Five Hundred is the Ford Fusion. The Fusion came with a choice of four-cylinder and six-cylinder Duratec powerplants. The inline four-cylinder Duratec 23 is a 2.3L 16-valve DOHC engine.

Pennzoil Introduces its Most Advanced Synthetic – Pennzoil Ultra

New Hyper Cleansing Technology keeps engines closer to “factory clean” to help consumers protect their vehicle investment and increase engine efficiency.

Tech Feature: Boosting Profits Through Turbocharger Services

A turbo’s basic purpose is to boost power, so when an otherwise healthy engine suddenly becomes anemic, it often (but not always) means turbo trouble.

Bearing Down on Engine Damage

Internal engine inspections provide clues to bearing failures.

How to Quiet A Screechy Boxster

A Porsche Boxster owner may complain of a screeching noise from the engine at around 2,000 rpm while the engine is warming up. In many cases, the noise is an indication that the engine or oil pump has been changed.

Tech Feature: Servicing Ford’s 3.0L Engine

The 3.0L Duratec V6 was introduced in 1996 to replace the aging 3.8L V6 in the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable. Unlike its conventional pushrod predecessor, the 3.0L V6 has dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and an aluminum block with cast-iron cylinder liners.

Shell Kicks Off Local Market ‘Motor Oil Matters’ Tour

The tour, currently scheduled for three markets including Detroit, Dallas and New York, is designed to support loyal installers and engage them in a campaign to promote quality brand-name motor oils and combat the use of lower quality off-brand or out-of-specification lubricants.

Tech Feature: Oil Pump Technology

Oil pressure is something every engine builder worries about. Low oil pressure or a loss of pressure can cause expensive warranty problems and catastrophic engine failures, neither of which is good for your business. Though the “bigger is better” mentality persists, most engines only need about 10 psi of oil pressure for every 1,000 rpm of engine speed.

Tech Feature: Cooler ‘Heads’ Prevail – Pouring Over GM’s LT1 Engine and Reverse-Flow Technology

The LT1 engine was used in a variety of General Motors models, including 1992-’96 Corvette (Y-body), 1993-’97 Camaro and Firebird (F-body), and 1994-’96 Chevy Caprice and Impala (B-body), Buick Roadmaster and Cadillac Fleetwood (D-body).