Diesel Stiction — What it Is and What You Can Do About It
Stiction. It’s kind of a funny word that seems almost made up. But for many diesel owners stiction is a very real thing and it’s no laughing matter. Stiction — a combination of static and friction — occurs in the injectors of certain engines and causes hard starts, poor idle, and loss of throttle response. Although it’s most
Video: Understanding Towing Terminology for Towing Calculations
Watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video for an easy-to-understand explanation of common towing terms and abbreviations you should know to tow safely and effectively. You will learn important tow rating terms such as: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) which is the maximum tow rating of your specific make and model of vehicle, which includes
Video: A Closer Look at Tanks Inc. Fuel Tank Kits
If you are interested in replacing or retrofitting a fuel tank, there are a variety of issues you’re likely to encounter. In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will hear and see how fuel tank kits from Tanks Inc. eliminate many of those issues and might make a smart choice for your project. Aftermarket fuel
Video: Frequently Asked Questions About Motor Oil
If you’re interested in learning more about how motor oil really works and how to maximize the performance and longevity of your engine parts, then this video is probably for you. Scott from Driven Racing Oil spent time with our friends at Summit Racing answering frequently asked questions about various oil types and how to
Video: An Introduction to Flywheel Design and Materials
In this video from the gang at Centerforce, Will Baty with Centerforce University walks you through the three main types of flywheels—cast iron, billet steel, and billet aluminum—and explains the key differences between each while explaining which type is best for a particular application. Baty also dives into the various technologies introduced in premium, high-performance
Our Top 10 Automotive YouTube Channels
Do you love watching automotive-oriented videos all day like us? Of course you do. But where’s the best content? As always, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but we have no qualms about giving these 10 automotive YouTube channels our stamp of approval. They’re awesome. And if you don’t already know about them? You’re welcome.




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