Fuel additive. What exactly is that and what does it mean? Well if you are like most of us at BG, anything labeled fuel additive should at least clean fuel injectors, remove engine deposits, and maybe lubricate the upper cylinders (maybe). Hmm, sounds simple enough, but is it true for all fuel additives? That is more…
by Clinton J. Meyer, Technical Service Representative The word synthetic has morphed into one of today’s trending adjectives often used to describe a quality aspect of a material or product. Along with “nano,” “hybrid,” and more, “synthetic” sound scientific and intriguing but what does it really mean? The debate between conventional and synthetic engine oil more…
WICHITA, Kan. – Thursday, April 12, 2018 – BG Products will be featured on Designing Spaces airing on Lifetime TV Thursday, April 19 at 7:30 a.m. ET/PT (6:30 a.m. CT), with an encore showing on April 26 at 7:30 a.m. ET/PT (6:30 a.m. CT). Designing Spaces is an award-winning home improvement show that travels the country more…
I have a 2010 Mercury Milan with 205,000 miles. I recently purchased this vehicle as a daily driver to go back and forth from work. The EPA combined rating says it should get about 26 MPG. I commute about 20 miles per day, driving eight of those miles on the highway and the rest on more…
WICHITA, Kan. – Tuesday, April 10, 2018 – BG Full Synthetic Electric Power Steering Fluid effectively combats corrosion, oxidation, and unnecessary internal wear within today’s electric-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) systems. Electric-hydraulic power steering systems operate at high temperatures that can increase fluid deterioration. Over time, this deterioration causes friction, accelerates system wear, and promotes the accumulation more…
Have you ever been right in the middle of the most amazing story you’ve ever told and someone walks up and starts a new conversation right before your punchline? Of course you have. We all have. And… it’s so frustrating! That’s exactly what’s going on with GDI (gasoline direct injection) engines today. Engine oil is more…
The answer is no. But, does a transmission fluid exchange really need to be done? Of course I would say yes. I work for a company that manufactures the BEST tools and equipment to perform a transmission service. Here are the unbiased facts: Your standard automatic transmission uses transmission fluid to activate hydraulic pistons, lubricates more…
Dear Michael – my friend and automotive expert, I have some car care questions for you. But so you get the full picture, I’ll paint you a picture. To prove that Monday can always get worse, I wound up trapped in the drive-thru at a coffee shop on what was, up to that point, the more…
For many, owning a diesel-powered vehicle is not just a point of pride, but also a means to a living. Diesel vehicle owners count on these powerful workhorses to provide the necessary torque in heavy-duty applications. The higher energy content of diesel fuel provides more power and fuel economy in most vehicles compared to their more…
WICHITA, Kan. – January 19, 2018- BG Products, Inc., is a proud supporter of the new Ronald McDonald House at Wesley Children’s Hospital, set to open in early 2019. Ronald McDonald House Charities ® Wichita allows for family-centered care and the close proximity of the much larger Ronald McDonald House to Wesley Children’s Hospital means more…
