Glow plugs help trucks and other diesel vehicles start in cooler weather. These plugs promote faster combustion for faster starts in cold temperatures since compression alone works well enough to start the engine during normal temperatures. What Are Glow Plugs? Glow plugs resemble spark plugs found in the engine manifold or cylinders. They are …
Can You Mix Synthetic Oil With Regular Oil? The short answer is yes, you can mix synthetic oil with regular oil. However, you should only use this combination as a temporary solution until you can receive a professional oil change. While mixing motor oils is safe, doing so will limit your oil’s performance. Mixing Motor …
The guys welcome Kyle Fischer of Hot Shot’s Secret back to the podcast to talk not about diesel, but gasoline additives. Gasoline is a more highly refined product than diesel, so are additives really necessary, and are they effective? With so many available options on the market, Kevin asks, “Is that really a secret sauce …
Are fuel additives just expensive snake oil? We’ve heard people say they are, and invited Kyle from Hot Shot’s Secret to answer the question. Are they worth the money or is money wasted?
What Is DPF Regen and How to Reduce It Most diesel trucks and engines from 2007 and later have a Diesel Particulate Filter system that particles eventually accumulate in. A regen cycle cleans the filter. If you’ve ever turned the heat up on a grill to clean burnt-on food off the grates, you’ll understand the …
The stock (OEM) oil filter on any car or truck will catch damaging particles anywhere from 15-20 microns, which are actually pretty small. For a size reference, the average human hair is about 72 microns in diameter, so 20 microns equals roughly .0008 inches. Pretty small right? But we can do better. Engine bearings and …
Tips for keeping your lawn and garden equipment running great for years to come. Spring has sprung, and with the birds chirping from dawn to dusk breaking the silence of winter gone by, so too returns the outdoor chores like mowing the lawn, tilling up the garden and a variety of other outdoor projects. Much …
Two-stroke and four-stroke engines are different types of internal combustion engines categorized by the number of strokes or piston movements they perform to complete the combustion process. Accordingly, a two-stroke engine needs two piston strokes to complete the process, while a four-stroke engine requires four strokes. While both engines convert fuel into mechanical energy, they …
Here at Hot Shot’s Secret, we know fuel additives are a controversial topic. Some people are diehard additive fans, while others believe they’re a gimmick. J.C. Counts, owner and operator at TD Diesel in Newberry, South Carolina, says customers frequently ask him to use specific additives even though they’re not sure what those products are …