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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS AT A GLANCE

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS AT A GLANCE

September 30, 2022

How to select the right ATF for optimal performance The transmission is a complex system, and every piece needs to be working correctly together to keep the vehicle’s wheels turning. Most car transmissions have five or six gear sets and a series of gear trains that allow the driver to control the amount of power […]

<span class="nowrap">Phillips 66</span>® Lubricants Launches VersaTrans® ULV ATF

Phillips 66® Lubricants Launches VersaTrans® ULV ATF

September 29, 2022

Ultra-low viscosity transmission fluid provides long service life and better shift performance for modern transmissions HOUSTON (September 26, 2022)— Phillips 66® Lubricants continues to grow its product portfolio with the launch of VersaTrans ULV ATF—an automatic transmission fluid designed to meet the evolving specifications of newer Ford and GM vehicles with 9 and 10 speed […]

Customer Spotlight: Eric Frankenberger Honored by <i>NOLN</i>

Customer Spotlight: Eric Frankenberger Honored by NOLN

September 7, 2022

Congratulations to Eric Frankenberger, President of Oil Changers, for his recent honor by National Oil Lubes and News (NOLN) as 2022 Operator of the Year! From his humble beginnings of washing windows and airing tires, to the eventual leading of that same company, Eric’s history shows that dedication and hard work pay off. Read the […]

IS HIGH MILEAGE OIL WORTH IT?

IS HIGH MILEAGE OIL WORTH IT?

June 9, 2022

Where and when to use high mileage oils for optimal engine performance Which vehicles should be using high mileage oil? Traditionally, vehicles with over 75,000 miles on the odometer are classified as high mileage, but they don’t necessarily have to hit that milestone to benefit from high mileage oil. Vehicles that are over 7-8 years […]

Car enthusiasts come together as ‘Kendall Custom’ sale helps support families battling childhood cancers

Car enthusiasts come together as ‘Kendall Custom’ sale helps support families battling childhood cancers

January 25, 2022

$450,000 ‘Kendall Custom’ sale benefits Curing Kids Cancer KISSIMMEE, Florida (January 24, 2022)—Closing out an inspiring and emotional two-year build and one-year national tour, The Kendall® Custom, a 1967 Ford Mustang GT500 Restomod, sold for an extraordinary $450,000 at Mecum Auctions Kissimmee 2022 with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Curing Kids Cancer. “The Kendall Custom […]

HYPOID GEAR OIL: WHAT IT IS AND WHEN TO USE IT

HYPOID GEAR OIL: WHAT IT IS AND WHEN TO USE IT

September 15, 2021

How using the right hypoid gear oil can extend the life of your vehicle Hypoid gears are commonly used in automotive and heavy duty truck rear differentials where high torque and load handling is needed. Because these gears work under high pressure, gear oils that have been specifically designed to withstand and protect against these […]

AUTOMOTIVE GEAR OIL: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

AUTOMOTIVE GEAR OIL: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

August 4, 2021

How to choose an automotive gear oil Automotive gear systems, such as those in manual transmissions and differentials, have a tendency to engage in a lot of metal-on-metal contact, causing heat and friction which results in wear and potential component failure if not maintained properly. Using the right gear oil for each application helps protect […]

YOUR GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT TRANSMISSION FLUID FOR THE JOB

YOUR GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT TRANSMISSION FLUID FOR THE JOB

July 6, 2021

Keep your vehicles’ gears shifting smoothly with the right fluid The transmission is one of the most important – and complex – systems in a vehicle. It is responsible for literally making a car move by receiving the power from the engine, converting it into torque, and transmitting this rotational power to the wheels. Transmission […]