Understanding the difference between engines and motors.
Scott Ekas Lots of things are different in this world! Like how some people think it’s ok to shoot road signs with shotguns, but the police see it differently. Engines and motors…
We consume how much gasoline per day?
We’re talking about the gasoline used in vehicles, not all the gas you threw on the bonfire last Friday night. Gasoline consumption in the United States is staggering, reflecting the…
Gun Oil – you should get some and use it. Here’s why.
You shine that Snap-on toolbox like it’s the ark of the covenant, but the 30-06 you drug through the snow last deer season is still dirty. You don’t want that…
Converting Engine Hours to Miles – How it Works
We know.. your favorite conversion is converting whitetail deer into sausage and jerky..but you should know this one as well. In the world of vehicle maintenance and operation, understanding how…
Trout season opens soon, got your gear ready?
Before you and your buddies pitch your tents down by Thorn Creek, get drunk, and act like hillbillies, you better make sure your rod and reel are ready to go…
Grease facts
Sometimes life offers up awkward, silent moments, like when you’re in an elevator with strangers. Now you have something to talk about! Here are four mega-interesting facts about grease: There’s…
Agricultural lubricants you should know about!
Grab a few beers and wipe that chew spit off your chin, we’re about to dive into the most common lubricants used in agricultural equipment. Sometimes it’s worthwhile to review…
How many parts are in an automatic transmission?
Your body has 206 bones. That coyote in your coop has 321.. the chicken had 120. That’s 647 combined parts. The tranny in your Civic has you beat. When we…
DEF Fluid – how it works…exactly how it works!
So you went and got that new 3.0 liter diesel and now it needs DEF. To help answer all of uncle Bart’s def questions, let’s dive into what DEF is,…
What’s the largest engine ever built?
The Caterpillar in your new Pete is big..but not this big. Wärtsilä RT-flex96C is the largest and most powerful diesel engine ever made. Built in Finland, its 14 pistons generate…