News — automative

by Rescue Tape Team on September 23, 2013    Rescue Tape was once again featured in Boat US Magazine’s feature: Ask the Experts! Any number of things can cause your engine’s temperature to spike. Some are a serious threat, others are not. The worst possibilities include loss of compression because of damaged rings or valves, lubrication issues, main-bearing problems, misfiring, and more. Any of these normally require a good mechanic and can be pricey to fix. But often, a spike in temperature signals a temporary malaise that will have few long-term consequences if quickly remedied. 1. Check for cooling water coming out of...

by Rescue Tape Team on February 10, 2016 Jeep Jamboree is the premier off-road adventure for Jeep owners everywhere. With over 30 Jamborees on the tour, over 7,000 participants from all over the world will take their Jeeps where they were meant to go…off the road and onto the trails. Rescue Tape will be there as well, providing their award-winning emergency repair tape to trail guides and supporting mechanic Jeeps. Rescue Tape will also be contributing hundreds of rolls of free tape to give away as prizes to participants during the Jeep Jamboree Tour. "Rescue Tape is a welcomed member of our sponsorship...

by Rescue Tape Team on June 2, 2011    Silicone Tape – Rescue Tape Rescue tape is a brand name for silicone tape. I’ve been using it (and other brands) on and off for a decade now and if there’s one thing I had to have and couldn’t live without, it’s this. I have a roll in my car, in my laptop bag, and virtually every else. I’ve repaired dozens of pipe leaks with it and have even used it when I badly cut my arm clearing brush miles from a hospital. Supposedly it can even be used as an emergency fan...