Category: Cylinder Head Tips

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The Nissan Frontier is one of the oldest running trucks in the U.S. market right now giving it a rich history. Called the Navara in global markets, it started out in production in Smyrna, Tennessee in 1997. In 2012 Nissan moved its Frontier product from Smyrna, TN to a more modern plant in Canton, Mississippi. With its 4 doors and compact body, it was made to replace the Nissan D21 Hardbody truck which was steadily losing popularity. In 2004, it was treated to a redesign effectively calling it into its second generation.

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There aren’t many cars today that sport the unique shape that defines the Chrysler “Public Transportation” Cruiser. Having a relatively short run of 9 years, the PT Cruiser gained a die-hard following of fans that love it for its hybrid looking design. To the surprise of many who see it, the vehicle is classified as a truck, based on a calculation of fuel economy, even though many assume it is labeled as a car due to its hatchback design.

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2020 marks 35 years since the Hyundai Sonata was first introduced. That period is relatively not a very long history for a nameplate, yet the Hyundai Sonata’s impact on the automotive market is undeniably impressive, considering 7.3 million units sold worldwide. Despite being the youngest, Hyundai Sonata is a significant rival to other legends in the mid-sized sedan competition, namely Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, and Honda Accord.

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When you have a broken cylinder head, options are either to buy a new one which is relatively expensive, rebuild, or get remanufactured cylinder head to replace it. Many car owners find the latter two choices rather attractive due to their low costs, but not all of them know exactly what they are. Rebuilt and remanufactured. These two terms are used interchangeably, sometimes so loosely which makes it so confusing. If you are one of those who wonder what is the difference between them and what you should expect when choosing one or another, this blog post is here to help.