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Jay's Green Garage: Omegasonics Ultrasonic Cleaner (with Video)

Jay's Green Garage: Omegasonics Ultrasonic Cleaner (with Video)

BURBANK, Calif. — Recently, the Green Garage staff had a chance to see Jay's Omegasonics Super Pro ultrasonic parts cleaning system in action. The system uses water, biodegradable soap, heat and ultrasound to remove contaminants from parts. Unlike old-school systems, there are no toxic solvents, chemical smells or skin irrita...


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Jay's Green Garage: Introduction
Like most of us, Jay Leno has been taking a hard look at his footprint on the planet. So in a long-term project with PM, Jay will be upgrading his garage with the latest environmentally friendly shop equipment and products. Step inside for an introduction with video.
Leno's Tank Car Gets an Upgrade: Jay Leno's Garage
The Tonight Show host resorts to modern engine technology to squeeze more power — and gas mileage — out of his M-47 Patton tank-engine car. (Published in the January 2007 issue)
Leno Unveils Jet-Powered, Biodiesel Supercar
Move over, Prius: This custom, GM-designed, carbon-fiber and aluminum rocket proves that you don't need fossil fuel to spin out 650-hp. VIDEO: The car, the unveiling and interviews with the car's designers - and its new owner.
Jay Leno's Garage: Desk Jockey to Jet Jockey
A retired great-grandfather intends to become the next king of speed by going 800 mph. (Published in the November 2006 issue)
Jay Remembers the Three-Wheeled Car
Jay Leno's most recent automotive acquistion is also one of the world's rarest: a car built, registered and driven around the country by a 17-year old in the early 1930's. (Published in the September 2006 issue)
The Dangers of Modern Automotive Conveniences
Jay Leno shares his perspective on an accident he witnessed, determining that the culprit wasn't hazardous conditions, but too much technological distraction in the cabin. (Published in the July 2006 issue)
Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S: An Under-Apprectiated Classic
The Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S was dead before it was rolled onto showroom floors, but, just like the rotary engine, all the Sport needed was an engineer's loving touch to make it a prized possession. (Published in the May 2006 issue)
An Art Form Lost
As someone who likes to work on his own cars and motorcycles, I miss those old-style owner's manuals that told you how to do maintenance and repairs. For example, the 1939 Ford owner's booklet actually explains how the ignition points work and gives the correct points settings--there's a detailed cu... (Published in the March 2006 issue)
Jay Leno's Garage - For The Record
I'm really an ordinary guy who gets to do extraordinary things--like get in somebody else's car and try to go 200 mph. You see, the Porsche people had been to my garage and I took them for a ride in my Stanley Steamer. The next thing you know, they're asking me to take a Carrera GT to Talladega and ... (Published in the January 2006 issue)
Jay Leno's Garage - Nothing Subtle
You know, when you look at certain vehicles, knowing nothing about them, you can just tell their country of origin. When you look at a Mercedes-Benz, it looks German. There's something about a Citroën or a Renault--they just look French. And when you see a 1200-pound motorcycle with a big V8 en... (Published in the November 2005 issue)
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