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And what does it have to do with piston rings?By Lake Speed Jr. and Keith Jones Tribology, this strange word is the study of friction, wear and lubrication. You also might be wondering what tribology has to do with piston…

By Brian Roberts We are now in 2020 and GM is offering a new in-line six diesel engine option to power its pickups. This all new 3.0L turbocharged diesel engine (RPO – LM2) is designed to achieve high fuel economy…

By Greg Arsenault The most common failure modes of turbochargers for both gas and diesel engines are: 1) Contaminated oil, 2) Lack of oil, 3) Foreign debris in air stream, 4) Excessive heat/friction, 5) Hot shutdowns, 6) Physical contact of…

Considerations for this critical procedure By Mike Mavrigian This article is intended to discuss (and granted, to possibly overthink) cylinder head stud installation. Each builder likely has a routine that has always worked for them, and likely sees no reason…