WICHITA, Kan. – BG recently released a streamlined, user-friendly product that still packs a big punch. Of course, this tiny but mighty can doesn’t offer the same carbon-busting power that an induction service offers. However, it does remove common contaminants that we see over and over again in gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines. BG Aerosol more…
By Tommy Garcia, BG Technical Sales Engineer Read time: 1 minute One of the most overlooked items when it comes to winter car care is your battery. It’s common to check things like oil, coolant, and wipers. And yes, those things are important, but they’re not going to leave you stranded like your battery will. more…
WICHITA, Kan. – Introducing the new BG Rev-It® Automated Throttle Actuator! When we launched the BG Platinum® Fuel System Service, we knew the cleaning capabilities would be groundbreaking. And, extraordinary cleaning power requires valuable technician time. Now, we want to make the service procedure even better. “Without engine revving, there’s a risk of hydro-locking the engine. more…
By Thomas Probus, Automotive Research Specialist Read time: 3.5 minutes Answer: It depends on the color of the cooling system light and the kind of vehicle you’re driving. We’ve just made it through the holiday season. And all of those Christmas lights reminded me of the multi-colored lights that can show up on your dash. more…
BG 44K® has been one of our flagship products for nearly four decades. But, engines have changed a lot over the years. Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines deliver unparalleled power, performance, and fuel economy. What comes with that, however, is a tendency to build carbon deposits rapidly. Not sure if your car is a GDI more…
By Andy Berlin, BG Product Technical Service Representative Read time: 3 minutes Yes, hybrids need oil changes. If you own a hybrid but have never had the oil changed, please heed this advice: hybrid vehicles, while incredibly fuel-efficient, are not low maintenance vehicles. (Low maintenance vehicles don’t really exist by the way. But, instead of more…
By Tommy Garcia, BG Proving Ground–Shop Foreman Read time: 4 minutes The holiday season is filled with family, good food (tamales for me and mine!) and road trips. Oftentimes, we forget the importance of checking our vehicles before hitting the road. The last thing you need is to worry about vehicle repairs halfway between here more…
Read time: 1.5 minutes The BG Technology and Training Center is home to the BG Proving Ground, a facility dedicated to hands-on automotive research, development, testing, and training. The new, larger facility has allowed the BG Proving Ground team to grow and expand, and continue to push the envelope for automotive excellence. Here’s what this more…
By Dale Smith, BG Field Trainer and BGU Instructor Read time: 4.5 minutes I have been fascinated with cars and airplanes and learning how they work from a young age. This interest led to building engines and, eventually, to building strong working relationships centered on maintenance and repair. When working with shops and dealerships, the more…
WICHITA, Kan. – BG has developed a product to target deposits typically seen in High Pressure Common Rail (HPCR) fuel systems: BG Heavy Duty Fuel System Performance Restoration. HPCR fuel system problems HPCR fuel systems see increased Diesel Injector Deposits due to the design of the engine. With small fuel injector ports and high pressures more…
