Ethanol and Our Vehicles, The Good and the Not So Good.
We live in the land of corn, and it’s a great place to be, but is it really a vegetable? Answer: probably not. As much as we all love corn-on-the-cob and popcorn, we have to admit, corn is as sweet as candy and has about as much nutritional value, which is why so much...
What You Need to Know About Carbon and Fuel Ratios
Every time the accelerator is pressed, you control how much fuel and air the engine takes in. These are mixed together and drawn into the combustion chamber of an engine cylinder. At idle, the scientific community would say a perfect air/fuel ratio would be 14.6:1;...
Expect the Best – Prepare for the Storm
Our team here at BG Nebraska are a group of very positive thinkers. We are upbeat and we work hard for positive outcomes in any business situation. However, as people operating a business, we need to be aware of business trends and indicators of where our...
Your Automatic Transmission – How to Make it Last!
Transmission fluid is a lubricant for all of the moving parts inside your transmission. In an automatic transmission, this fluid also serves as a coolant and a viscous fluid that transmits power from the engine to the transmission. A variety of fluids are used for...
Diesel Engine Cleanliness
Technological advances in modern diesel engines are changing how we think about driving a diesel vehicle. Diesels and their emissions have traditionally been associated with negative health and environmental pollutants, such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen...
Cutting Edge, New Product from BG!
They’re coming….cutting edge new product from the brilliant minds in research and development at BG. We are excited to announce new Extended Life BG MOA and BG 245 Premium Diesel Fuel System Cleaner. NEW PRODUCT, EXTENDED LIFE BG MOA New BG MOA Extended Life has been...
Is Oil Consumption the New “Normal”?
Because of wear, engines are more likely to consume oil as they age, but some manufactures are telling consumers that even on newer engines, oil consumption is normal. Common culprits of oil consumption can include worn valve stems, guides and seals, or piston rings....
What You Haven’t Been Told About GDI
Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines are not new technology. The first automotive direct injection system was created by Bosch and then developed in 1952, It was placed in the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL. From the early 2000’s until now, more automotive manufactures...
When Old Man Diesel and Winter Don’t Play Well Together
WHAT HAPPENS TO DIESEL FUEL WHEN COLD WEATHER HITS? For a variety of reasons, diesel fuel degrades rapidly and will oxidize when stored even for a short period of time. This causes gums and varnish to form in the fuel system causing fouled injector nozzles and...