Identify a flood damaged vehicle.

How to Identify A Flood Damaged Vehicle.

Identify a flood damaged vehicle. Following one of the worst hurricane seasons in years and record-setting rainfall in many areas of the country, flooding has taken its toll on vehicles. Furthermore, it is important for those considering the purchase of a used vehicle to be car care aware and check... read more
auto mechanic

“How Auto Mechanics Can Rip You Off” Report By ABC

Have you ever gone to an auto repair shop for an oil change, only to have the auto mechanic say your car needs a new transmission? Has the “check engine” light come on, and suddenly the mechanic says you need expensive new engine parts? Auto Mechanic Rip Offs One seasoned... read more
Don't drink and drive

Don’t Drink And Drive

Roadmaster Engine wishes you a safe and happy holiday. Don't Drink and Drive How are you getting home? What is your plan? Here are some useful tools to help you Make a Plan and Stick to the Plan. Use and share these tactics to prevent yourself and others from driving... read more
Chevy Duramax 6.6l engine

6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine, Also Known As The Duramax 6600.

Chevy Duramax 6.6l Engine The Chevy Duramax 6.6l engine, also known as the Duramax 6600, displaces 6.6 liters and has been made available in several different versions. Between 2001 - present, 6 versions of the 6.6L Duramax have been produced; The LB7 was introduced in 2001, and was later replaced... read more
gas prices

Motorists To Pay Highest Memorial Day Gas Prices Since 2014

Gas prices jumped 12 cents over the past 14 days, and six-cents since last Monday, landing the national average at $2.93. The highest price point going into the Memorial Day weekend since 2014. “AAA forecasts nearly 37 million travelers will hit the road for the holiday weekend. Compared to an... read more
sweltering summer heat

Protect Your Parked Car From Sweltering Summer Heat

Sweltering summer heat is almost here, which means it’s driving season. But while you’re frolicking on the beach, seeing the sights on vacation or even just catching a movie. Your car is sitting there in the sun, baking. Sweltering Summer Heat The temperature inside a car left sitting in the... read more
short block engine

Difference Between A Short Block Engine And A Long Block Engine.

Short Block Engine A short block is an engine sub-assembly comprising the portion of the cylinder block below the head gasket but above the oil pan. Short blocks are falling into disfavor because by the time you buy the short block and the mandatory lifters, gaskets, oil pump and such you end up spending more money than you... read more
Duramax 6.6L injectors

Selecting the Correct Duramax 6.6L Injectors

The 2004.5 – 2010 GM Duramax 6.6L injectors applications with engine RPO codes LLY, LBZ, and LMM. Since the injectors are visually nearly identical, and more than one engine RPO is used in some model years, care must be used in selecting the correct injector to purchase. Duramax 6.6L Injectors... read more
Pothole

Potholes and How to Protect Your Car

If you’re lucky, you’ll see a pothole looming ahead and have time to change lanes. But if it’s dark or you’re distracted, it gets a lot harder to miss. No matter where you live, this is the reality of potholes. These road hazards are more than just annoying — they’re... read more
4R70W Automatic Transmissions

1997-2003 Ford 4R70W Automatic Transmissions For $1495 Exchange At Roadmaster.

1997-2003 Ford 4.2L, 4.6L and 5.4L, 4R70W automatic transmissions, are now available at Roadmaster Engine World. 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS The 4R70W  automatic transmissions are used extensively in such popular applications as the following: Ford (F-150 Series pick-up trucks, E-150 Series vans, E-250 Series vans) Ford Expedition Also every Roadmaster remanufactured... read more
Ford 4.6l rebuilt engine

1997-2004 Rebuilt Ford 4.6L Windsor (VIN 6) Long Block Engine.

The VIN 6 1997-2004 Ford 4.6L Windsor engine is rebuilt with the front cover and oil pan installed. 1997-2004 Ford 4.6L Windsor Engine The Ford F-series, Ford Expedition and Ford Econoline were powered by this Windsor 4.6L VIN 6 engine.  The engine code, found on the valve cover drivers side, is... read more
remanufactured engine schematic

What Is A Remanufactured Engine?

A remanufactured engine uses a combination of new and recycled parts. Customers are faced with many challenges in today’s car market. Insurance rates are through the roof and car payments are no better. So if you have a vehicle break down and you are forced to either buy a new... read more
car seat

Properly Securing Your Toddler in a Forward-Facing Car Seat

Before you buckle your toddler up in that forward-facing car seat, double check to see if he or she could still be riding safely rear-facing. The current best practice is to keep your baby rear-facing for as long as possible. Toddlers should remain rear-facing until age two at a minimum.... read more
transfer case

What Is A Transfer Case?

A transfer case is a specialized component that is used on four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. It is essential on vehicles that use both front and rear axles to drive. And in the case of 4x4s, each of the four wheels need to be powered. In the simplest of... read more