diesel engine care

Maintenance Tips For Diesel Engines

Regular diesel engine maintenance is absolutely imperative if you want a diesel engine to last, and every diesel owner will probably encounter some pitfalls and problems. Although diesel engines require no ignition tune-ups and tend to last longer without major repairs than gasoline engines, they do require regular low-cost maintenance... read more
aftermarket parts

Roadmaster Offers 2008-2010 Ford 6.4L Engine Parts.

We understand you may not need to purchase a long block engine for the 2008-2010 Ford 6.4L diesel engine.  Roadmaster offers a wide selection of 2008-2010 Ford 6.4L diesel engine parts. Gaskets, bearings, pistons, piston rings, valves, lifters, head bolts and more.  While Roadmaster also offers a wide range of... read more
Six Ways You Could be Killing Your Car

Six Ways You Could be Killing Your Car

Six ways you could be killing your car that many of us do. Owning a car can be a dream or a nightmare depending on how well you take care of your vehicle, says the non-profit Car Care Council.  The following are Six Ways You Could be Killing Your Car... read more
technical bulletin

Ticking Noise Or Misfire On 2005-14 GM 5.3L V8 Engines With AFM

Problems regarding Chevy 5.3L engines Problems regarding Chevy 5.3L engines, AERA technical committee offers the following information. Regarding a ticking noise or misfire on 2005-14 GM V8 engines. Therefore with AFM (Active Fuel Management, formerly known as displacement on demand (DoD)). Engine ticking or misfires seem to be happening on cylinders 1,... read more
Motor oil change

Everything You Need to Know About Motor Oil.

Why is an oil change important? Why is regular bathing important? It keeps you clean. Same goes for motor oil: it gets “worn” during its lifecycle. Regularly scheduled oil changes will help keep your engine clean and avoid the potentially engine-damaging effects contaminated oil can inflict. If you want to... read more
Motor oil change

How often should I change my oil ?

MOTOR OIL CHANGE For maximum protection, most oil companies say to motor oil change every 3,000 miles or three to six months regardless of what type of driving you do. A new engine with little or no wear can probably get by on 7,500 mile oil changes. But as an... read more
protect your car's interior

How to Protect Your Car’s Interior

PROTECT YOUR CAR'S INTERIOR Try to add up the hours you spend in your car. It’s a lot, isn’t it? Commutes, errand runs and road trips can have you sitting in those bucket seats for hours on end, and during that time, you and your passengers are actually living in... read more
Vehicle Inspection

Vehicle Inspection Tips for Cars In Texas

What is involved in a safe vehicle inspection? The safety inspection critieria set by the State of Texas is designed to make sure that your vehicle is operating safely and includes Vehicle Inspection tips: Exhaust system Headlights, stop and warning lights, and turn signals Foot and parking brakes Wheel assembly... read more
Installing remanufactured engines

The Top Ten Engine Installation Mistakes Mechanics Make

MISTAKES Installing Remanufactured Engines Installing Remanufactured Engines, a new engine, seems like a simple job on the surface. But there’s a lot more that goes into it than just taking out the old engine and bolting in a new one. There are several common mistakes that mechanics make when putting in... read more
4HE1 and 4HK1 diesel engine

The Isuzu NPR 4HE1 And 4HK1 Remanufactured Long Block Engines.

4HE1 AND 4HK1 DIESEL ENGINE 4HE1 and 4HK1 diesel engines.  These Isuzu diesel engines are no problem for Roadmaster to remanufacture and get you back on the road quickly. And Roadmaster Engine World has the best prices and warranty.  These Isuzu 4HE1 and 4HK1 diesel engine are also R &... read more
six point vehicle check

Six-Point Vehicle Check: A Gift that Keeps on Giving

Six-Point Vehicle Check: A Gift that Keeps on Giving A six-point vehicle check is a gift that will keep on giving, both in better vehicle performance and fewer unexpected repairs this winter, says the Car Care Council. “Inspecting six key systems ahead of time can save you the headaches and... read more
Chevy Vortec 5.7l stage 2

Chevy’s 1996-2002 OHV, V8, 5.7L Vortec Generation I Engine.

Remanufactured Chevy Vortec 5.7l Chevy Vortec 5.7l is a remanufactured engine build as a long block.  All for just $1695 exchange. Generation I: The Vortec 5700 L31 is a V8 truck engine. Displacement is 5.7 L or 350. It is the last production Generation I small-block from Chevrolet. The cylinder... read more
vehicle dashboard light symbols

VEHICLE DASHBOARD LIGHTS (WARNING AND INFORMATIONAL)

Every time you start your vehicle or turn your ignition key to the on position there are illuminated vehicle dashboard light symbols on the dashboard. These perform a self-test to let you know the bulbs are working. While these lights usually go off right away and are soon forgotten. There... read more
Ford 6.7L most common problems

COMMON FORD 6.7L POWER STROKE PROBLEMS & CONCERNS

Ford 6.7L most common problems The Ford 6.7L most common problems are isolated incidents - failures or faults experienced by a low percentage of owners, particularly on early engines. While issues are expected from a clean-late engine,. Especially one as advanced as the 6.7L Power Stroke, there have been very... read more
car

Warming Up Your Car in the Cold Just Harms the Engine.

The long-held notion that you should let your car idle in the cold is only true for carbureted engines. In the thick of winter, the common wisdom is that when you are gearing up to take your truck out in the cold and snow, you should step outside, start up... read more