Royal Purple’s Upgrade
and Expansion
Marti Auto Works Service Center
Museum Grand Opening
There’s no shortage of motor oil brands these days.
So why use Royal Purple instead of one of the bigger
name brands? Because Royal Purple is formulated as a
super premium oil with a racing background. It includes
protective compounds that older (designed before
1996) engines need but don’t get from today’s major
brands. It’s all about preventing cam and lifter wear, and
bearing failure. Royal Purple is formulated with its own
proprietary additive package to protect older engines
and high-performance engines.
Royal Purple is now widely available at retailers like
Pep Boys, O’Reilly’s, and more.
Talk about a good day at the office. Kevin Marti, columnist for this magazine and
the man behind Marti Auto Works, recently unveiled his company’s new Service
Center Museum and corporate offices — a replica of a Ford dealership’s Parts and
Service Department, 1960s’ style.
“The idea for a Ford dealership service and part museum started when I was 17
and collected my first Ford banner,” Kevin says. “Through the years, I have traveled
the country collecting Philco-Ford, Rotunda, Autolite, and FoMoCo products, parts,
parts counters, equipment, signage, and literature from the 1960-1970 years.”
Also featured is a 1960s’ Coke machine that, like all the other equipment, is in
working order. For the grand opening, Kevin and Shelli Marti invited guests from all
over the country for a tour and luncheon.
The Marti Service Center Museum is part of a new home for Marti Auto Works
that will eventually house all departments of the company.
More info: (888) 382-6300; www.royalpurple.com
More info: www.martiauto.com
Meet Motorcraft Mike
Motorcraft Mike is the name of the new guy who will be representing Ford
online in web vids, Facebook pages, and DIY appearances. Mike Sanom is
his real name, and he’s Ford’s technical training manager. Motorcraft Mike
will appear in monthly videos aimed at do-it-yourselfers via the FordParts.
com Facebook page. He will use his extensive experience and educational
methods to inform consumers of things they should watch out for, how to
handle certain situations, and educate them on the benefits of using genuine
Ford and Motorcraft parts on their vehicles.
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