Jul 17th 2024
How Do You Properly Remove an Engine for a Rebuild? Starting an engine rebuild is no small feat—it’s a time-intensive task that begins long before you actually start disassembling anything. It's als…
Published by Steve Koch, Northern Auto Parts
Jun 28th 2024
How Do You Properly Remove an Engine for a Rebuild?Starting an engine rebuild is no small feat—it’s a time-intensive task that begins long before you actually start disassembling anything. It's also a…
Published by Steve Koch, Northern Auto Parts
May 30th 2024
How To Check Your VIN Number To Find The Right Car PartsLet's take a closer look at an important detail of any car—the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN isn't just any set of characters. It…
Published by Steve Koch, Northern Auto Parts
May 13th 2024
How to figure out your size for an Engine Rebuild KitThe importance of selecting the right size for your engine rebuild kit is something that cannot be overstated. It's not just about making certain t…
Published by Steve Koch, Northern Auto Parts
Apr 25th 2024
When or when not to soak liftersSo why should you soak hydraulic lifters before installing them? The answer has to do with getting optimal protection and performance. This pre-installation ritual is l…
Published by Steve Koch, Northern Auto Parts
Mar 18th 2024
What is "Cam Break In Oil" and how important is it? So you just finished up with an engine rebuild. Or maybe you have a brand-new assembly that’s all ready to go. Well, there's one more important st…
Published by Steve Koch, Northern Auto Parts
Mar 18th 2024
Can I Still Purchase Shim Head Gaskets For My Old Chevy Engine? For fans of vintage Chevrolets, maintaining the heart of these classics is a labor of love. Among the many components that demand atte…
Published by Regal Patnaud, Northern Auto Parts
Feb 16th 2024
What are TTY (torque to yield) bolts? In your car’s engine, bolts are more than just fasteners. They can be critical to the performance and integrity of an engine. Among the types of bolts used, Tor…
Published by Regal Patnaud, Northern Auto Parts
Feb 7th 2024
What are the benefits of a "Stroker Engine"? A stroker engine is a modified version of a standard engine designed to increase displacement and power. This modification typically involves changing th…
Published by Regal Patnaud, Northern Auto Parts
Jan 29th 2024
How important is the proper torque converter in a performance engine?Every component in your car’s engine plays a role in ensuring that it runs efficiently and with enough power. Among these is the to…
Published by Regal Patnaud, Northern Auto Parts
Jan 7th 2024
When it comes to automotive engineering, efficiency and innovation go hand in hand. Displacement on Demand (DoD) is a technology designed to enhance engine efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. This…
Published by Steve Koch, Northern Auto Parts
Dec 20th 2023
Active Fuel Management (AFM) is a system designed by automakers to automatically deactivate some of the engine's cylinders under specific driving conditions, such as cruising or light load situations.…
Published by Regal Patnaud, Northern Auto Parts
