Ask any motorcyclist and they’ll agree — there’s no feeling of freedom and connection quite like riding down an open road on two wheels. No motorcyclist wants the season to end, but with summer in the rearview mirror, it’s time to start thinking about winter storage. Proper storage of a motorcycle over the winter months…
Do you see blue smoke coming out of your tailpipe, or notice an increase in how often you have to add oil between oil changes? You may be thinking, are my pistons and rings worn out? Maybe it’s valve stem or guide wear? You may even consider engine or vehicle replacement because it wouldn’t be…
Cleaning your vehicle’s fuel system is an easy, essential — but often neglected — part of routine maintenance. For your engine to run strong, fuel needs to be pumped from the tank, through fuel filters and lines, and sprayed precisely through fuel injectors, into your engine’s combustion chambers. Any imbalance in your engine’s fuel/air mixture…
Hard starting, rough idling and poor performance can plague any ATV after years of use. This is especially true if your machine sits unused for long periods of time or is run with old fuel or poor fuel blends. Whether your quad is carbureted or fuel injected, two stroke or four stroke, harmful deposits can,…
In 45 years as an automotive and diesel technician, Richard Crabtree performed thousands of emissions tests on a wide range of vehicles in Northern California. The reasons for vehicles that failed were just as varied: misfires, bad O2 sensors, EVAP system leaks, bad fuel caps, failed catalytic converters—all things that would trigger one or more…
We often hear about blueish smoke from the tailpipe as an indicator of burning oil. You might see it on startup or under acceleration—or more frequently depending on the severity of the problem. Burning oil, generally speaking, describes oil that is entering your engine’s combustion chambers and being burned with the fuel-air mixture. It’s most…
Engine valves – even if you’re not a self-proclaimed gearhead, you’ve probably heard of this critical internal combustion component. Valves play a crucial role in making an engine run properly, but like any engine part, they can develop problems over time that, if not addressed, can eventually lead to costly repairs. First, a little background….
Sea Foam Partners with PowerNation TV for Truck Giveaway MINNEAPOLIS, May 2019—Sea Foam Sales Company has teamed up with PowerNation TV’s Truck Tech to build a custom vehicle that will be given away to one lucky viewer. Up for grabs is a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado double cab that the Truck Tech crew has already been…
