Jim Marotta

Jim Marotta is a freelance writer with more than 17 years experience in automotive publishing. A former drag racer and classic car hobbyist, he has been an associate editor for MACS’ ACtion magazine and a technical editor for Chilton Book Co.
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Coloring your cooling system service

Jan. 1, 2020
The good news is that most manufacturers are moving toward some type of Globalized Engine Coolant formulation in an attempt to fully utilize their engineering resources, lower...
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Refrigerant leak detection

Jan. 1, 2020
The average refrigerant charge in an older A/C system could be three pounds or more. Most passenger cars and light duty trucks today carry less than 20 ounces of refrigerant —...
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Does racing really improve the breed?

Jan. 1, 2020
Henry Ford is quoted as saying, "Auto racing began five minutes after the second car was built." It really is not that hard to imagine this occurring, because the need for speed...
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Top 5 brake complaints

Jan. 1, 2020
What are the most common brake complaints that concern your customers today? According to Rob Backode, product manager for Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Brakes, they have found...