Newer cars are consuming excessive amounts of oil. ECOGARD explains why and what it means for extended oil drain intervals.
Note: Some of the commentary below may be the opinion of the author. Way back in 2015 Ford introduced the now revered 2.7L EcoBoost V6 powerplant for their best-selling F-150 series of pickup trucks. The 2.7L turbocharged 6 cylinder was positioned to serve as the economy option to the more potent 3.5L EcoBoost which was…
The all-new ECOGARD® XA11921 is a premium engine air filter designed for use when servicing 2020-2021 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 vehicles. XA11921 is a direct replacement for GM 84498926.
The all-new ECOGARD® XA11922 is a premium engine air filter designed for use when servicing 2020-2021 Cadillac CT5 3.0L. XA11922 is a direct replacement for GM 843353546.
The all-new ECOGARD® XA11911 is a premium engine air filter designed for use when servicing the popular 2020-2021 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L. XA11911 is a direct replacement for OE part number 28113-L5100.
The all-new ECOGARD® XA11899 is a premium engine air filter designed for use when servicing the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. XA11899 is a direct replacement for OE part number 42712666.
When a turbodiesel engine experiences power loss or turbo problems, the air-intake and filters will be some of the first components that professional installers will investigate. That fact highlights just how critical air filter maintenance is to keep a turbocharged diesel vehicle running right. What we want to talk about today, is one aspect of…
In the past, we’ve discussed at length how the evolution of modern engines is impacting the way that drivers need to think about maintaining their vehicles. This conversation usually takes place in the context of small, low-displacement engines that get a major boost in power via turbocharger technology. If you’re unfamiliar, I recommend that you…
Synthetic lubricants used to be something that drivers would buy out of personal preference, usually driven by a desire to put nothing but the best in their cars. Let’s be very clear – Those days are gone. Extended protection oil filters and synthetic lubricants have transitioned from being premium maintenance products to products that are…
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…