How To Eliminate An Automobile-bound Stench
Issue 20 • Engine & Transmission Tips It’s Summer. Yay! You’re road-tripping for a short vaca, and unbeknownst to you, a small bottle of baby formula or milk pops open and saturates your car’s fabric seat or carpet. In the hustle and bustle of arrival at your destination, you miss this mishap entirely… until the […]
A Curated List of Outstanding Dad Day Gift Ideas
Issue 19 • Engine & Transmission Tips That’s why we remanufacture engines and transmissions. Just because a part of a car fails, it doesn’t mean you throw the whole car away. So, with that in mind, we carefully curated the following list of what we consider the Ultimate Dad’s Day Gifts… for car lovers. Whether […]
How to Restore Hazy Headlights Like A Pro
Issue 18 • Engine & Transmission Tip You Can Restore And Protect Your Hazy Headlights Yourself Here is a DIY (do it yourself) project that is very satisfying and will save you a ton of money over having a body shop do the same work. First, understand that all plastic headlights will eventually lose their […]
Fraser’s remanufactured GM 5.3-liter V-8 Vortec Engine
Issue 13 • Engine & Transmission Tips Why Fraser’s remanufactured GM 5.3-liter V-8 Vortec engine is better than the original. General Motors’ 5.3 Liter V8 Vortec engine has been around since 1999 and lives in its fourth generation now. It’s the strongest GM engine Fraser sells. Successfully balancing power, torque, and efficiency, the 5.3L boasts […]
6 Tips to Protect and Preserve Your Windshield and Wipers
Issue 17 • Engine & Transmission Tip You Can Do A LOT To Protect and Preserve Your Windshield and Wipers Nobody Likes Bug Splatter. Bleck! Let’s all agree it’s an ongoing battle to keep your windshield clean when you’re driving. Add the countless bug strikes during the warmer months, and how well bug splatter bonds […]
Why The Ford 5.4-Liter, 3-Valve Triton Engine Is One of Fraser’s Top Sellers!
Issue 12 • Engine & Transmission Tips The Ford Triton engine is a 5.4-liter V8 that was primarily designed to power full-size trucks and sport utility vehicles like the Ford F-150, the Ford Expedition, and the Lincoln Navigator. It features a single overhead cam (SOHC), or dual overhead cam (DOHC) design, in a V configuration. […]
Yes! Your Car Has Two Different Air Filters
Issue 16 • Engine & Transmission Tip If you’re now asking yourself: “My car has air filters?” You’re in the right place. Probably one of the most overlooked protective consumable items your car relies on the engine and cabin air filters. When you get your inspection any good shop, or even your oil-change place, will […]
Engine Alternator
Issue 11 • Engine & Transmission Tips No great story ever started with “I remember when my alternator failed.” Inside your engine is something called an “alternator”. The alternator is an electrical generator powered by the centrifugal force of your engine, made possible by a series of pullies and belts connected to your motor’s crankshaft. […]
Your VIN Number Speaks Volumes About Your Vehicle
Issue 15 • Engine & Transmission Tips Every production car manufactured in the United States has a VIN, or vehicle identification number. This 17-digit code is like the fingerprint of your automobile, as no two are the same. As you can imagine, each digit, and its corresponding position in the code, contains specific details about […]
Fraser’s Quick Guide To Understanding and Maintaining Your Brakes
Issue 14 • Engine & Transmission Tips Brakes are the most essential safety system in your car, as they stop your vehicle when necessary. Production automobiles have brakes on all four wheels. Some cars have a ‘drum’ brake assembly on the back wheels, but this configuration is notably less-efficient and exists on vehicles in the […]