By Charles Navarro 2025 saw changing headwinds when it comes to electrification of motor vehicles, with a downturn in EV sales and market share, with some forecasts showing declines up to 40% in certain markets forecasted by S&P Global and…
Add O-rings to increase combustion seal in high-pressure applications By Mike Mavrigian CYLINDER HEAD/BLOCK O-RINGIn order to obtain a superior seal around the head’s combustion chambers/around the block’s cylinder bores, a stainless steel or copper wire O-ring can be installed…
Is there a real difference? By Francisco Aristizabal Since the beginning of the automotive industry, the replacement parts market has been commonly divided into two categories: parts supplied directly by the engine manufacturer (known as genuine or original parts), and…
By Steve Scott U.S. Class 8 Truck Market For decades, Caterpillar diesel engines could be found in nearly every Class 8 truck brand — but Cat was never the only option. Roll back the calendar several years and you will…