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GEAR GUIDE April 2014 | Overdrive | 73 Myth: The injector is exclusively part of your truck's fuel system. Truth: The injectors are part of the fuel AND the oil system and requires both to function. Myth: Only FUEL additives will improve engine performance. Truth: Because the injector's performance is impacted by both the fuel and oil system, appropriate OIL additives can improve engine performance. Myth: Once the failure code is triggered, your injectors need to be replaced. Truth: Mechanics will claim that is true. A replacement will solve the problem of an injector not performing correctly due to stiction. And a replacement may cost thousands of dollars and require downtime, however, it is unnecessary in nine out of 10 cases. The stiction that causes an injection failure requires an oil additive to clean it up. Hot Shot's Secret Stiction Eliminator is a problem-specifi c, high-concentrate oil additive made of detergents and dispersants designed to remove the stiction and restore the injector to its original factory performance. Myth: Injectors never last for the 1 million miles they are supposed to. Truth: They will if you take care of the stiction build-up. Most injectors fail because of stiction (old caramelized oil that creates a stickiness inside the engine with each passing mile). It's important to treat your oil system with an oil additive that will clean out the stiction. A product such as Hot Shot's Secret Stiction Eliminator, was developed to specif- ically clean the injectors and restore them to their original function. One annual treatment removes 250K miles of stiction build-up. You can prevent future problems by using Stiction Eliminator as part of your maintenance routine. It doesn't make economic sense to consider replacing an injector that is designed to go 1 million miles and can often perform for the life of the engine. When stiction causes the failure, a specifi c, high-concentrate oil additive can remove the build-up and restore it to its original factory performance. At the very least, it's worth a try before spending thousands on replacement costs. Do the Math Hot Shot Advertorial_OVD0414_PG.indd 1 3/21/14 9:56 AM Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit www.ovdinfo.com Jump starter Clore's JNCAIR 1,700-amp jump starter from Jump-N-Carry features a re- placeable Clore Proformer battery designed to deliver high peak amps, extended cranking power and numerous jumps per charge. Its extra heavy-duty polyethylene case helps withstand tough work environments, while its industrial-grade Hot Jaw clamps help penetrate corroded battery terminals. The JNCAIR also features an integrated air delivery system equipped with a 12-foot air hose, a built-in air pres- sure gauge, a built-in charger and 68-inch cables. Clore Automotive, cloreautomotive.com, 800-328-2921. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com Lift, trailer axles Watson & Chalin's SL-2065 Tru-Track 20K self-steering axle and lift suspension system weighs 1,327 pounds and provides added maneuverability with a 25-degree wheel cut. The lift axle, compatible with 445/65R22.5 tires and air-disc brakes, has a parallelogram design that provides a 27-inch pack- aging space to allow for easier confi gurations and is offered in ride heights from 8 to 13 inches featuring a quick-change ride height system. The company's trailer axles are available in capacities up to 25,000 pounds and N or P spindles, drum or disc brakes, 12¼- to 18-inch brakes, various wall thicknesses and fully dressed wheel-end packages. Watson & Chalin, watsonsuspensions.com, 800-445-0736. Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit ovdinfo.com Gear_Guide_0414.indd 73 4/1/14 8:11 AM