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How to Remove Engine Glaze and Restore Cylinder Compression
by Andy Published on Thursday, April 30th, 2020
There are numerous causes of cylinder compression loss. The first is poor engine break-in. If you haven’t already done so, we recommend you read our guide on “Engine Break-in” HERE. Providing it hasn’t been left too long, and the glazing hasn’t resulted in bore polishing (bore wear), the glaze can be removed and cylinder compression […]
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What is the difference between standard and premium (Super) diesel fuel?
by Andy Published on Monday, January 16th, 2017
I will keep this brief because it is straightforward. Take any branded diesel fuel. What is the difference between that brand’s standard EN590 diesel and super/premium diesel, for which you pay an extra 8-10p per litre. 1. Higher cetane. Either by adding 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate (2-EHN) cetane improver or using naturally higher cetane base stock. 2. […]
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Fuel Economy Part 2 - What Does Work, Our View
by Andy Published on Thursday, February 4th, 2016
This article concentrates on fuel-saving methods that work. It is based on common sense, significant testing, and experience. If you haven’t already done so, we recommend you read our earlier blog entry, Fuel Economy Part 1 – What Doesn’t Work, Our View by clicking HERE. General Vehicle Maintenance If you’re completely disillusioned with magic fuel […]
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Fuel Economy Part 1 – What Doesn’t Work, Our View
by Andy Published on Monday, February 1st, 2016
This article is Part 1 of a two-part series. Here, we will cover supposed fuel-saving products that, in practice, fail to deliver on their promises. We recommend you read this before reading Part 2, which focuses on fuel-saving ideas that work. Oh no, yet another report on fuel economy. We understand how you might feel […]
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How to Improve MPG - Driving Style
by Andy Published on Sunday, January 24th, 2016
Improving Miles Per Gallon (MPG) Via Driving Style 1. Don’t drive too fast or accelerate too hard. Wind resistance increases drastically with increasing speed. Studies show that every time you increase your speed by 10 miles per hour, you lose as much as 15 percent in fuel economy. So slow down and be a fuel-efficient, […]
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How to Reduce Vehicle Emissions
by Andy Published on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016
All vehicles produce emissions as fossil fuel is burned and converted into energy. Unfortunately, like most other emissions, these usually end up in the atmosphere. The damage to the environment and the planet’s population is evident. Emissions mainly comprise carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons, which create numerous problems. They cause smog, acid rain, and […]
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Oil Additives - Our View
by Andy Published on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015
Oil additives have long been a controversial subject that haunts the oil and automobile industries, their respective stakeholders, and – perhaps most significantly – the consumer. Thanks to a fair amount of negativity toward oil additives, they have often been labeled as doing more harm than good. Numerous studies have been published by oil companies, […]
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Your Guide to DPF Cleaners and DPF Cleaning
by Andy Published on Thursday, May 14th, 2015
DPF Cleaners and DPF Cleaning – The Definitive Guide This is the second iteration of this article. It has been updated to reflect the common problems encountered when tackling what are understood to be DPF blockages. In this article, we will address the following questions: What is a DPF? Why do DPFs clog up? Misdiagnosis […]
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ECU Remapping and the Inadequate Preparation
by Andy Published on Thursday, April 30th, 2015
There is now a multitude of companies that will remap the ECU on your vehicle. In most cases, this entails plugging a computer into the diagnostics port on your vehicle that directly communicates with the ECU. A technician reads the existing file on the ECU and overrides it with a new file. The new file […]
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Why are ECU / Engine Remaps and Tuning Boxes so Effective?
by Andy Published on Thursday, April 30th, 2015
When one purchases a vehicle, they likely expect engine ECUs to be optimally mapped prior to sale. While they are typically very well mapped, it is subjective whether or not it is done optimally. In this article, I will look at engine/ECU remapping and chipping and the use of tuning boxes. I will explain why […]
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