3 Summer Oil Tips to Maximize Hot-Weather Protection and Performance
August 15, 2018
BY BENJAMIN HUNTING / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 29, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Is there a difference between summer oil and winter oil for your car or truck? The answer is a little more complicated than simply yes or no. Which oil you should put in your motor depends on the manufacturer specifications, how much ...
ProFlo Performance: Custom & Stainless Steel Fittings, Adapters, and Braided Hoses
August 1, 2018
Want your classic car’s engine compartment to really stand out? Want to improve performance? Proflo Performance Hose and Fittings has just what you need! ProFlo Performance is a Pomona Swap Meet regular (Road 22, Space 13) and they’ve been in business for 21 years, manufacturing and selling stainless steel braided hoses, fittings, adapters, and hose ends ...
Coming to Pomona: The Pink Patch Project
July 30, 2018
We’re pleased to announce that the Pomona Police Department and the Pink Patch Project will be at our show on Sunday, August 12th! The Pink Patch Project is a collaborative effort by law enforcement and public safety agencies to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer and to support cancer research organizations. It’s estimated ...
Do It Big, Do It Right, and Do It With GFK Style
July 29, 2018
We started SoCal VW Week off in style, GFK style, with the Original German Folks Klub Club featured on the Main Aisle at our June 3, 2018 event! Established in 1982, the German Folks have been regulars in Pomona for nearly forty years. What started as a small club in the San Gabriel Valley has ...
The Southlanders: The Thrills Start With the Grilles
July 27, 2018
The dramatic styling of an Edsel isn’t for everyone. It never was! Although Edsels and their horse collar grilles were widely unpopular upon their introduction for the 1958 model year, the fact that only about 100,000 were ever produced over three model years means that they are now unique, rare, and very collectible… which is ...
Engine Overheating? Here’s Why and What To Do About It
July 16, 2018
BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JULY 12, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Engines get so hot under normal driving conditions that there is an entire system dedicated to cooling them down. That’s because an engine overheating will cause problems and even complete engine failure. Instead of shelling out thousands of dollars and enduring a ...
You Have a Blown Head Gasket: Now What?
July 2, 2018
BY ERICH REICHERT / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED APRIL 5, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Regardless of the type of vehicle you own, a blown head gasket ranks toward the top of the list of most-involved car repairs. Because of its complexity, you have to consider whether it’s worth doing or not. We’ve already examined the signs of ...
3 Ways You’re Draining Your Car Battery That You Might Not Realize
June 21, 2018
BY NICOLE WAKELIN / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 20, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / More often than not, batteries die at the most inopportune times. Sometimes you get the usual warning signs for a weak car battery, like an engine that’s slow to turn over or an illuminated check engine light. Sometimes, though, you get ...
#ImGoingToPomona Sweepstakes: Winners List
June 15, 2018
We want to thank everyone who participated in our June 2018 Instagram Shirt Giveaway! Check out #ImGoingToPomona to see all of the entries, and follow @PomonaSwapMeet for fresh content straight from the show! To stay up to date on show news and to find out about future giveaways, make sure you sign up for the Pomona Swap Meet e-Newsletter. Congrats to ...
Recognizing Fuel Pump Failure
June 11, 2018
BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 4, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / The fuel pump is the heart of the fuel injection system. Without it, fuel won’t leave the tank, and your engine won’t run. Although it’s by no means a regular occurrence, fuel pump failure is not unusual in older vehicles. Unfortunately, ...
One Man Brake Bleeding Hacks
May 31, 2018
BY BRYAN WOOD / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 24, 2017 / HAYNES MANUALS / Besides oil changes, brake jobs are one of the other most common jobs of the home DIY mechanic. There are certain aspects of working on the brakes, however, which require bleeding the air out of the system. This typically means you need the help ...
Kick Off SoCal VW Week in (GFK) Style at Pomona on June 3rd
May 22, 2018
The Original German Folks Klub is headlining SoCal VW Week, starting at the June 3rd Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show! That’s right… GFK will be featured on the Main Aisle in our Volkswagen Car Corral. The Klub will be rolling deep, so get ready to see some of the baddest Bugs, Buses, Notchbacks, ...
