Champion One-Piece Spark Plug for Ford Engines
Stuart Bourdon
March 27, 2013
When servicing some Ford 4.6L, 5.4L or 6.8L engines, two-piece spark plugs may separate during removal. Federal-Mogul’s Champion brand has solved this issue with an innovative Champion Double Platinum Power “high-thread” plug (No. 7989) that replaces the conventional design with a single-piece... Read more »
What You Need To Know About Engine Oil Filters
Jim Allen
December 4, 2012
If the oil pump is an engine’s heart and oil is blood, the oil filter must be the liver. Like the liver, it filters contaminants from the engine’s bloodstream. Filtration reduces wear and extends the life of the engine but also extends the service life of the oil. Engine Oil Filter Construction Research... Read more »
The Truth About Engine Air Filtration
Jim Allen
October 5, 2012
The basic job of an engine air filter is to supply the cleanest possible air with the least airflow restriction. Air filters don’t stay clean long, though, and as the filter loads up with dirt, restriction increases. Sooner or later, there’s enough restriction to impact power production. Around town,... Read more »
