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Kevin Harvick Set For Next #ChampionChat With Fans On Tuesday, May 14

What would you like to ask NASCAR Sprint Cup driver and Champion brand spokesperson Kevin Harvick? Think fast because Harvick will return to Federal-Mogul’s popular #ChampionChat social media series for a 30-minute online conversation with fans on Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. ET.

Exploring the Service Needs of the Ford 4.0L V6 Engine

The 4.0l SOHC engine was found under the hood of many Ford SUVs and light trucks, as well as 2005-10 Mustangs.

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Next Kevin Harvick #ChampionChat Session Takes Place Tuesday At 7 P.M.

NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Kevin Harvick will continue his monthly #ChampionChat social media dialog series Tuesday at 7 p.m. E.T. The spokesperson for Federal-Mogul’s Champion brand of spark plugs, wipers and chemical additives, Harvick finished 18th in Sunday’s Food City 500 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway and will compete in this weekend’s Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, Calif.

Damage Control: Spark Plug Removal Techniques On Ford Modular Engines

The problem of removing spark plugs from various Ford Modular engines lies with excessive carbon buildup on the plugs, especially on engines that have gone beyond an OEM-recommended replacement interval. This can cause a plug to break in the chamber during its removal, creating stress on the tech and additional labor time to remove the damaged component.

Diagnostic Dilemmas: Approaching No-Code Diagnostics

Thanks to the increasing reliability of modern vehicles, most diagnostic technicians are seeing fewer pattern-failure driveability complaints. For that reason, many techs won’t gamble expensive shop time chasing an illusive no-code driveability complaint. Instead, many will write “no problem found” on the repair order and move on to the next vehicle. Unfortunately, at some point in time, the intermittent, no-code driveability will either be solved or the vehicle will be traded or sold for scrap.

2014 Corvette LT1: The Engine Under the Hood

The art and science behind its combustion system makes the Corvette LT1 one of the most advanced V8 engines in the world.

Bosch Launches 2013 Mail-In Rebate Program For OE Fine Wire Line Of Spark Plugs

Bosch has announced a new mail-in rebate program that offers substantial savings to customers for its OE Fine Wire family of spark plugs in 2013. The rebate applies to Bosch OE Fine Wire Iridium Spark Plugs, OE Fine Wire Double Platinum Spark Plugs and OE Fine Wire Platinum Spark Plugs purchased at participating retailers between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2013. The offer is valid for U.S. customers only.

Next #ChampionChat Online Conversation With Kevin Harvick Takes Place On Feb. 12

The Champion brand’s popular #ChampionChat social media series continues at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Feb. 12, as Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 29 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, will chat with fans about the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup season. “Performance Driven” Champion spark plugs, wiper blades and chemical additives are products of global vehicle components manufacturer Federal-Mogul Corp.

Voting Now Open In $125,000 ‘Search For A Champion’ Racing Sponsorship Contest

More than 160 racing teams have submitted their two-minute video entries into the Champion spark plug brand’s $125,000 “Search for a Champion” racing sponsorship contest, and it’s now time for consumers to choose their favorites.

Diagnostic Dilemmas: Multiple Failure Diagnostics On High Mileage Engines

Gary Goms explains that in tough economic times, a driver has no way of knowing how many maintenance-based and component-based failures will accumulate before he or she can afford to have a technician investigate the problem once a Check Engine light comes on.

NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Announces Expansion

NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Inc. has expanded its oxygen sensor manufacturing facility located in Sissonville, W.Va. The 8,000-square-foot expansion will allow for the installation of a new line, one dedicated to manufacturing a more technologically advanced oxygen sensor than currently assembled at that facility.

2013 Team E3 Racing Sponsorship Contest Goes Live

E3 Spark Plugs has launched a Facebook contest for up-and-coming racers and seasoned professionals alike looking for a racing sponsorship.