Exploring the engines that power cruise ships
Scott Ekas Closest thing to a cruise I’ve been on is that cigarette boat my buddy sank in the Ohio River. Cruise ships, with their majestic presence and unparalleled luxury, rely on…
April 2024
Cummins makes really cool engines, here’s a rundown.
You’re pretty cool, right? Got a tuned-up truck, good hunting spot and you won your girl that stuffed lizard at the farm show..but you ain’t no Cummins QSK, cowboy. Cummins…
Your F-150 has sensors..lots of them!
Remember all those ticks you plucked off your body last spring turkey season? If sensors were ticks, the F-150 would need some antibiotics, stat! The modern Ford F-150 is equipped…
Understanding the difference between engines and motors.
Lots of things are different in this world! Like how some people think it’s ok to shoot road signs with shotguns, but the police see it differently. Engines and motors…
We consume how much gasoline per day?
We’re talking about the gasoline used in vehicles, not all the gas you threw on the bonfire last Friday night. Gasoline consumption in the United States is staggering, reflecting the…
Gun Oil – you should get some and use it. Here’s why.
You shine that Snap-on toolbox like it’s the ark of the covenant, but the 30-06 you drug through the snow last deer season is still dirty. You don’t want that…
Converting Engine Hours to Miles – How it Works
We know.. your favorite conversion is converting whitetail deer into sausage and jerky..but you should know this one as well. In the world of vehicle maintenance and operation, understanding how…
Trout season opens soon, got your gear ready?
Before you and your buddies pitch your tents down by Thorn Creek, get drunk, and act like hillbillies, you better make sure your rod and reel are ready to go…
Grease facts
Sometimes life offers up awkward, silent moments, like when you’re in an elevator with strangers. Now you have something to talk about! Here are four mega-interesting facts about grease: There’s…