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If you’ve ever tried to assemble a piece of off-brand cheap prefab furniture, then perhaps you may also have unfortunately experienced the gut-punch realization halfway into that job that somewhere … Continue Reading Aftermarket Window Regulators: Price Does Not Equal Cost
Synthetic oil can prolong engine life and reduce your long-term car ownership costs. But how is synthetic oil made? Let’s examine the process and help you determine the right oil for your car.
As technology advances, the efficiency of the spark plug has increased, resulting in higher combustion efficiencies. The design evolution has reduced the quenching effect on the flame kernel. The quenching … Continue Reading Did You Know: Spark Plug Evolution
Water pump failure can put a real damper on your day. If you’ve just discovered a pool of coolant underneath your car or noticed it running hot, you might be … Continue Reading The Connection Between Coolant And Water Pump Failure
The internal combustion engine is going strong after nearly 150 years. Lenoir, Otto and Benz, pioneers of engines and automobiles, would be astonished to see where their creations have gone. The evolution of modern engines has been nothing short of amazing…
Blowing a cylinder head gasket is a common mechanical emergency, but it’s not worth losing your own head over. Blown head gaskets are easy to prevent with regular check-ups. It’s … Continue Reading 3 Steps to Keep Cool and Avoid a Blown Head Gasket
Today’s engines extract more power than ever before, but the way they’re made requires a change in how you approach modern engine maintenance.
How many pneumatic tires can you count on the various vehicles and outdoor toys at your house? We’ll give you a minute to add them up. Some people only have … Continue Reading Which Slime Sealant Do You Need?
One of the most frequently ask questions to our Prestone® technical team is: when and how often should I flush the cooling system in my HD truck? What procedure should … Continue Reading How To Use Prestone® HD 2in1 Cooling System Flush
SEMA 2017 is here which means the Ringbrothers and Prestone are finally showing the finished 1972 AMX Javelin! Prestone® Products Corporation, the leader in underhood chemicals, unveiled a one-of-a-kind 1972 AMC Javelin AMX at … Continue Reading Prestone – Ringbrothers Custom 1972 AMX Javelin Revealed!