prepare for a long trip

How Do I prepare for a long trip?

A week or so before you prepare for a long trip and leave, have regular maintenance done, like oil and filter change. Specifically, ask the shop to check the air filter and change it if necessary. Changing the air filter is an inexpensive way to enhance fuel economy and performance.... read more
Ford 1997-2010 5.4L 2 valve engine

1997-2010 Ford 2 Valve 5.4L Light Truck Remanufactured Long Block Engine.

Roadmaster Engine remanufactured Ford 1997-2010 5.4L 2 valve engine with front cover and oil pan installed. Ford 1997-2010 5.4L 2 valve engine 5.4 Liter 2V Applications Engine Code Light Truck 97-98 F-Series 4X2 Automatic 7G-620-** 97-98 Expedition 4X2 Automatic 7G-624-** 97-98 F-Series 4X4 Automatic 7G-622-** 97-98 Expediton 4X4 Auto W/Oil Cooler... read more
changing a car engine

Changing a Car Engine Can Be A Difficult Task

Changing a car engine is one of the more difficult tasks a home mechanic may ever face. Replacing the engine requires different approaches for every year, make and model. So it’s important to utilize a service manual specific to your vehicle when taking on such a big project. While the... read more

2003-2015 Dodge 5.7L HEMI Cylinder Heads For Only $401.69 With No Exchange!

Roadmaster has been remanufacturing Domestic, Import and Diesel engine since 1953.  We’ve also been remanufacturing cylinder heads. 03-07  LH. Reman. Includes valves & springs. All new valve seats. 03-07  RH. Reman. Engines with EGR valve. For engines without EGR valve use Chrysler EGR cover plate P/N 53032739AA. Includes valves & springs. All... read more
shady car dealers

5 Things Shady Car Dealers Try To Sneak Past You

Shady car dealers are becoming quite adept at sneaking things into purchase documents. To the point where car buyers today have no idea that they signed away many of their legal rights – until it is too late. Here are the top five things most car buyers miss in the... read more
chevy 4.2l engine

2002-2009 Chevy 4.2L Straight-6 Vortec 4200 Engine.

The Chevy 4.2l engine, LL8 (or Vortec 4200), is a straight-6 truck engine. It was the first Atlas engine, and was designed for GM's new SUV line. It displaces 4.2L, with a 93mm (3.7 in) bore and 102mm (4.0 in) stroke. When introduced, this Chevy 4.2l engine's power was 270... read more
marine engines

Marine Engines Available at Roadmaster Engine.

Remanufactured marine engines are a fraction of the cost of a new marine engine with the same high quality. Roadmaster Engines remanufactured marine engines are assembled in a state of the art facility using only the highest quality parts. Our remanufactured engines use only the highest quality Marine Grade parts... read more
sick cooling system

Four Symptoms of a Sick Cooling System

With the hot summer temperatures on the rise, knowing the symptoms of a sick cooling system are critical to your summer driving plans. Since cooling system failure is a leading cause of vehicle breakdowns. Sick Cooling System The most noticeable sick cooling system symptoms are overheating, leaks, a sweet smell of antifreeze and repeatedly needing... read more
4R100 Automatic Transmissions

Ford’s 4R100 Automatic Transmissions Are Available At Roadmaster

Ford 4R100 automatic transmissions are available at Roadmaster Engine World.  As well as being the best price you'll find on the web for only $1995 exchange, our automatic transmissions come with a 3 year/100,000 mile warranty. Ford 4R100 automatic transmissions Ford 4R100 automatic transmissions is a heavy duty four speed used... read more
Dodge 5.9L engine

Dodge 5.9L Cummins Engines At Roadmaster.

Remanufactured Dodge 5.9L engine can repower the Dodge 5.9L engine with the Roadmaster rebuilt engine program. Warranty is 18 months unlimited miles honored anywhere in the USA. Roadmaster provides diesel engines to professional shops nationwide and to the military world-wide. Dodge 5.9l engine have been an option in RAM pickups since 1989.... read more
Repair or buy

Should I repair my car or buy a new one?

Something goes wrong with your car and you're faced with a high repair bill. It would be nice to get a new car, but is that the smartest decision? Would you be better off fixing your current ride, or is it really time to buy a new one? The answers... read more
Ford 6.2L engine

The Ford 6.2L Engine Is Available At Roadmaster

Ford 6.2L Engine Ford 6.2L engine, Boss, is the internal name for a family of large-displacement V8 engines from Ford Motor Company.  Ford intended to compete with Chrysler Hemi engines and General Motors' 6.2L Vortec engines. The V8 shares design similarities with the modular engine family.  Such as a deep-skirt block with cross-bolted main caps, crankshaft-driven gerotor oil pump, overhead cam valve train... read more
Chevy 5.3L Vortec Remanufactured Engine

1999-2014 Chevy 5.3L Reman Engine.

Chevy 5.3L Vortec Remanufactured Engine is readily available at Roadmaster. Generation III: The Vortec 5300, or LM7/L59/LM4/L33, is a V8 truck engine. While it is a stroked (by 9 mm) version of the Vortec 4800. In addition it replaced the 5700 L31. L59 denoted a flexible fuel version of the... read more
Ford engines on sale

Ford Engines On Sale At Roadmaster.

Ford engines on sale now at Roadmaster Engine. FORD ENGINES ON SALE Ford 4.0L SOHC Engine The difference between a SOHC 4.0L and OHV 4.0L is that in a SOHC engine there is a camshaft sitting on the top of each cylinder head with the valves running directly off the... read more
saving gas

13 Must-Know Tricks to Max Out Your Road-Trip MPGs

Saving gas. The traditional tune-up at the shop is a thing of the past. Here's what you need to know about getting better MPG before you start driving. Saving Gas A generation ago, you could drop the car off at the corner gas station and ask for a tuneup. Times... read more
Automotive abbreviations

SOHC, AFM, EGR, VVT??? What Is This?

Automotive abbreviations can be confusing at times.  Many times acronyms and abbreviations are used when buying an engine. Don’t know your SOHC from your socks? Here is a quick lookup and reference guide for all those acronyms and abbreviations that you’ll find around the car industry. Some of these will be very important to... read more
Duramax 6.6L engine

2001-2016 Chevy 6.6L Duramax Remanufactured Diesel Engine.

Duramax 6.6L Engine Upgrades implemented in 2006 enhanced the efficiency, smoothness and quietness of the Duramax  6.6L engine. Which was already known as one of the industries quietest and strongest diesels. The original Duramax was a vast improvement over GM’s previous indirect-injection diesel. And it beat both Dodge and Ford... read more
Prepare for a summer road trip.

Simple Vehicle Check Helps Avoid Road Trip Fireworks.

A simple vehicle inspection before a family vacation can help avoid the short fuses, inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down many miles away from home, says the Car Care Council.  “It’s easy to keep the sparks from flying from car trouble on a road trip,” said Rich White,... read more