By Francisco Aristizabal Natural gas (NG) engines are increasingly used in non-industrial applications, particularly in automotive sectors such as trucks and buses. These engines meet Euro V/VI emission standards and offer advantages like low noise and vibration. They feature upgraded…
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…