Last weekend, we all gained an hour of sleep by setting clocks back one hour to conclude the daylight-saving time period for 2019. And, at ECOGARD we always say that the beginning and end of daylight-saving time are good times to consider changing a car’s cabin air filter. Unfortunately, many people don’t act on this…
History – What is “Right to Repair”? The Motor Vehicle Owner’s Right to Repair Act, shortened to Right to Repair, is the common name of several similar bills that were proposed in the US Congress at the federal level in 2001 and several state legislatures in the years to follow. The proposal required that automakers…
If you’re a professional installer in 2019, you probably can’t help but feel a little anxious about the long-term viability of your business when everyone is talking about electric vehicles (EV’s) taking over in the not so distant future. Make no mistake – battery-powered EV’s will play a significant role in powering the cars and…
A required-to-stock, spin-on oil filter, for select 2019 and newer General Motors vehicles. What’s the difference between the S11642 and the X2222/S2222? Although they look similar and have the same thread, the S11642 is not interchangeable with the X2222 or S2222. The ECOGARD S11642 was uniquely designed to fit and function as a replacement for…
One of the most important systems in your car is the one that regulates cabin climate. It’s called a climate control system and every car has one. Some climate control systems are more advanced than others, but they all play a significant role in how comfortable driver and passengers are when traveling. If the climate…
These days, a lot of passenger vehicles and many fairly large crossovers are coming to market with tiny 1.4 to 2.0-liter gas engines paired with turbochargers. I started to notice it a few years ago but didn’t really grasp the depth of this transition until I began car shopping recently. Turbocharged vehicles are taking over…
ECOGARD Oil Filter X10249 is superseded to X11646 and only available as long as inventory lasts. New ECOGARD X11646 is a redesigned filter to fit the Isuzu N-Series and GM Tilt Cab Trucks where the X10249 is recommended and additional, newer vehicles. ECOGARD electronic catalogs, iOS and Android apps have been updated to recommend…
There are lots of different beam-style wiper blades that claim to offer majority market coverage for all vehicles currently in operation. 98% or better market coverage sounds really great, doesn’t it? Here’s the problem: There are some really popular makes, such as Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche that aren’t always covered. These…
High Efficiency and High Airflow The best cabin air filter for use when driving in all climates is going to be a filter that offers exceptional filtering ability (often referred to as efficiency) while not being so obstructive that it dramatically impedes the flow of air through the car’s climate control system. Today’s vehicles feature…
It’s that time of year again. The trees have lost their leaves, snow falls at the most inopportune times, and below freezing temperatures will soon become the norm. During these cold winter months, it’s extremely common for diesel engines to experience problems starting properly. Unfortunately, it is during this very time we rely on diesel…