Daily Archives: November 13, 2013

Serviceman puts smoke machine to test in Afganistan

It started as a simple gesture by OTC and Champion Engineering: donate a smoke machine to an Army soldier stationed in Afghanistan to help keep the engines on military vehicles running smoothly and save money on engine overhauls.

U.S. Staff Sgt. Daniel Wieman received the machine and as shop foreman for his unit at Kandahar Air Base, put it quickly to work checking for leaks between the filter and engine.

American oil and gas drillers turn to water recycling

American oil and gas drillers turn to water recycling

When the rain stopped falling in Texas, the prairie grass yellowed, the soil cracked and oil drillers were confronted with a crisis. After years of easy access to cheap, plentiful water, the land they prized for its vast petroleum wealth was starting to dry up.

Toyota campervan takes on VW California

Toyota campervan takes on VW California

Always had that urge to be a carefree campervan fan, but so absolutely hung up on vehicle reliability that you can’t leave the driveway without checking the oil and making sure all the electric windows work?

diagnostic tools to lead tool purchases for 2014

diagnostic tools to lead tool purchases for 2014

Reportbuyer.com recently released a study conducted by Frost & Sullivan titled, “Opportunities in the Automotive Tools Market.”

California Proposition 65 imposes stricter chemical rules

California Proposition 65 imposes stricter chemical rules

California, a bellwether state for America when it comes to business regulations, continues to enact stricter rules on the use of chemicals, including some that are used in the automotive aftermarket.