Each time the air/fuel mixture inside a cylinder is ignited, the combustion that occurs creates a torque spike that is applied to the crankshaft through the piston and rod. This torque spike is so severe that it not only turns the crankshaft, it actually twists the crankshaft ahead of its normal rotation and then the […]

When synthetic motor oils came on the market, there were a huge number of folks who defiantly claimed they would never touch the stuff with a 10 foot pole. Many of those same people are pouring a quart of synthetic into their crankcase this very moment. I imagine the same sentiment will prevail with G-Oil, […]

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The Electric Company was a children’s show that helped children learn how to read. The show ran on PBS between 1971 and 1977. This little spot goes beyond the call of duty by not only helping kids with their reading, but also spotlighting automobile repair: