Video: Should You Use Anti-Seize on Spark Plugs?
The nickel coating on most modern spark plugs provides added protection from seizing in aluminum cylinder heads and has made anti-seize less important in spark plug installations.
Torque and Clamping Force
Many variables need to be managed in your dealership to secure the wheels and ensure safe and reliable wheel service for your customers.
The #1 Cause of Spark Plug Failure
Many factors can cause a spark plug to fail; from incorrect heat ranges to improper gapping, to chemical contamination. Yet 90% of spark plug damage claims are due to improper torque.
Five Things You Need to Know About Spark Plugs
Five things you need to know about spark plugs: anti-seize; corona stain; gapping fine-wire spark plugs; torque; and cooper plugs.
Bad Advice for Lug Nuts
I am a sucker for helping stranded motorists, and this pothole season is no exception. So far I have seen two lower ball joint failures, one u-joint pole vault and a separated tie rod. I think people are at their best when others are at their worst. I recently stopped to help a Subaru at
It’s Really All About Lug Nuts
Examining the types, techniques and dos and don’ts of handling lug nuts and bolts.
Essential Tools for Keeping Vehicles in Top-Notch Condition
In the modern era of reduced vehicle maintenance requirements, it’s easy to develop a complacent attitude toward selling automotive chemicals. But, in our current market, automotive chemicals have become far more than just “snake oil” or “mechanic in a can” products. On the contrary, many are essential tools for keeping a modern vehicle in top-notch
Essential Tools for Keeping Vehicles in Top-Notch Condition
In the modern era of reduced vehicle maintenance requirements, it’s easy to develop a complacent attitude toward selling automotive chemicals. But, in our current market, automotive chemicals have become far more than just “snake oil” or “mechanic in a can” products. On the contrary, many are essential tools for keeping a modern vehicle in top-notch
How to Sell and Use Automotive Chemicals
In the modern era of reduced vehicle maintenance requirements, it’s very easy to develop a complacent attitude toward selling automotive chemicals. But, in our current market, automotive chemicals have become far more than just “snake oil” or “mechanic in a can” products. To the contrary — many are essential tools for keeping a modern vehicle
What’s New In Spark Plugs
The newest spark plug technology can be summed up in one word:Iridium. This relatively rare metal is challenging platinum as the metal of choice for today’s spark plugs. Iridium has a higher melting temperature and is six times harder than platinum.