By Danny Harwood, Technical Application Specialist Automotive & Energy, Broughton Lubricants For many people, the question of which engine oil they should use for their vehicle only comes up when they are running low. Certainly, it is vital to choose the right product when you are topping up – mixing oils of different grades or with different additives can cause […]
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So you’ve heard about all the conventional ways to improve fuel economy for your car ranging from keeping tires inflated to removing roof racks. So what are the not so conventional ways of improving fuel economy for your fossil fuelled vehicle? Eliminate dust, dirt and grime. These elements work against your vehicle by reducing the
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In a wider initiative to reduce greenhouse gases to 1990 levels by 2020, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has rolled out mandatory tire pressure check as of September 1, 2010. This check will be performed and documented by anyone in the auto service/repair business performing services on vehicles weighing less than 10000lbs in the
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If you’ve ever been shopping for a new vehicle you’ve probably seen a sticker in the window with the fuel economy rating of the vehicle. Well, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a change to this rating system. To reflect consumers’ needs to purchase vehicles with lower emissions and better fuel economy, the
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