Category: Idle Chatter

As machinologists we need to determine if it is the engineers talking or the lawyers.

Originally published 10/27/2021. When diagnosing an electronic device or the replacement unit does not perform properly,  it may be the…

Fuel economy is impacted by more than your driving style.

Originally published 10/20/2021. Starting an engine when it is at or near ambient temperature requires recognition of not only the…

We walk through many different rites of passage in life.

Originally published 10/13/2021. In years past most if not all chemicals that claimed to work on a certain engine or…

Does racing truly improve the breed?

Originally published 10/6/2021. The torque converter does more to define the performance of an engine than the automatic transmission. This…

My beloved nation turns 250 years old!

Originally published 9/29/2021. Commonly used in the automotive industry, there is either a push or pull protocol in how production…