If you’ve been keeping up with the news on GDI engines (Gasoline Direct Injection), you’ve probably seen that these engines have a major design flaw. Early GDI engines overlooked the importance of preventing carbon buildup on the intake valves and suffered from misfires once the carbon buildup was too much. However, GDI engines are not …
Nowadays, it’s quite common to see gasoline engines reaching the 200,000-mile mark and still running fine, however, for some reason diesel engines always seem to last significantly longer. Why is that? Stick around for the answer! Do Diesel Engines Last Longer? Yes! Diesel engines do last longer. Back when I used to work at a …
The automotive world has changed a lot in the last decade. With the ever-increasing concerns about climate change, new regulations on vehicle emissions have been placed multiple times, which in turn made turbocharged cars more popular. Modern turbocharged engines are very economical due to the smaller displacement but are still very powerful at the same …
Even though a muffler seems like a simple component, what happens behind the scenes inside the muffler is quite fascinating. Designing a muffler requires dozens upon dozens of calculations and even a slight tweak in design could result in a whole different sound. Now, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when choosing a muffler, especially when …
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If you’re like me and you spend a lot of time driving on the highway in your SUV, Jeep or truck, you probably know how annoying noisy tires can get. Nobody is looking forward to a long, noisy drive back home after a hard day at work. However, if you also do a fair bit …
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Photo by DiamondBack Truck Covers | CC BY-SA 2.0 When you spend your hard-earned money on a Super Duty truck, you definitely want it to last. There is no better way to maintain the performance and longevity of your Powerstroke than by using good quality motor oil with frequent change intervals. Motor oil is the …
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It’s important to change the oil on a turbo diesel engine regularly since diesel engines produce abrasive soot, which often ends up in the oil. In addition to regular oil changes, a good quality diesel motor oil could make a huge difference in reliability, performance and fuel consumption. If you’re interested in keeping your turbo …
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It’s no secret that diesel engines require a bit more maintenance than gasoline engines. Because diesel engines produce abrasive and acidic soot which eventually ends up in the motor oil, regular oil changes are key to a healthy diesel engine. I’m guessing you’ve probably heard about the benefits of synthetic motor oil for gasoline engines, …
