First Brands Announces Awards For 2022 Race Teams
The awards are for sponsored drivers and teams across multiple racing series.
First Brands Opens 2023 Racing-Sponsorship Application
Competitors in stock car, kart, dirt track, drag racing, motocross and other circuits can apply now through Dec. 15.
Going the Extra Mile(s) with Iridium Spark Plugs
Advanced spark plugs designed to improve fuel efficiency in today’s engines. Helping customers choose the right spark plugs is more important than ever. When it comes to late model vehicles in particular, shop owners and technicians understand that improvements in spark plug design, metallurgy and technology can help maximize the performance and fuel efficiency of
The Importance of Proper Spark Plug Torquing
By Autolite®
GDI Engines Create Unique Spark Plug Challenges
Starting in the late 2010s, the use of Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines in passenger vehicles has steadily increased. This trend makes it crucial to understand how to identify these engines, as well as how to recommend the proper spark plugs for them. Because GDI engines feature a high-pressure fuel spray located directly in the
Changing Maintenance Approach for Inactive Vehicles
2020 has added many new challenges to our everyday lives, including vehicle maintenance. With more vehicles sitting unused for long periods of time, drivers face deciding when to have scheduled maintenance performed and experiencing new issues with their vehicles. Vehicles are meant to be used, and disuse can create severe problems if preventative measures are
First Brands Announces New Technical-Support Hotline
The technical-support hotline is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday.
Check the PCV Valve If You Suspect Oil Fouling
The overriding task of the internal-combustion engine is a straightforward one: provide the requisite amount of power needed to propel the vehicle down the road at a prescribed speed, measured in miles per hour. Achieving this goal, however, requires all of the components in a delicate ecosystem to operate in perfect harmony, culminating in the
Know Your Engine When Determining Spark Plug Service Intervals
How much easier and simpler would life be if every problem had a one-size-fits-all solution? Unfortunately, that will never be the case since almost every conundrum must be mitigated via a solution that involves the precise implementation of a diverse set of actions that have to link seamlessly in order to optimize or improve the
AutoZone Recognizes Contributions Of Top Suppliers
AutoZone said it selected each company for demonstrating exceptional collaboration, innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction throughout the last year.