Dielectric Grease: Characteristics and Applications
Scott Ekas Some things are made for specific applications. Kind of how gasoline is used for internal combustion engines, not jackassery to get the bonfire started. Dielectric grease is a used in…
engines
What engines were in the first Ford vehicles?
Ford was the first to mass produce vehicles. Kind of how I’m the first to mass produce smallmouth bass while my son is playing with his worm….. The engines used…
Exploring the engines that power cruise ships
Closest thing to a cruise I’ve been on is that cigarette boat my buddy sank in the Ohio River. Cruise ships, with their majestic presence and unparalleled luxury, rely on…
Cummins makes really cool engines, here’s a rundown.
You’re pretty cool, right? Got a tuned-up truck, good hunting spot and you won your girl that stuffed lizard at the farm show..but you ain’t no Cummins QSK, cowboy. Cummins…
Understanding the difference between engines and motors.
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…
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…
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…
Engine Oil Filters – What’s Inside?
These little beauties are marvelous…..like that blog you’ve starting following, the one with the cool info and stimulating commentary. You following me here? Designed to remove destructive contamination from oil,…