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Planes Use Rivets But Cars Have Welds: Here's Why
Rivets hold planes together against high stresses thousands of feet off the ground, but they're not used by automakers, who choose welding instead. Here's why.
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Why Did Corvettes Switch From Fiberglass To SMC Body Materials?
The first Corvettes were built with fiberglass bodies, and the fiberglass stuck around for two decades. Here's why Chevy switched them to sheet molded compound.
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What's The Difference Between Ford's C4 And C6 Automatic Transmissions?
Ford used C4 and C6 automatic transmissions starting in the 1960s. These two transmissions have some notable differences when it comes to their applications.
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The Pros And Cons Of The Chevy Corvette's Carbon Fiber Wheels
A pricey option available on high-performance cars, carbon fiber wheels are now available on the Corvette. But do they change the driving experience at all?
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Peek Behind The Curtain At The 11,000-Acre Arizona Proving Ground Where Toyota Torture Tests Its Trucks And SUVs
More than 60 miles of paved roads and more than 50 miles of off-road and dirt tracks, all in one facility designed to torture test Toyota's trucks and SUVs.
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What Vortec Means On Chevy Engines
Chevy has employed a number of engine series over the years, each intended to improve on its predecessors. What does its "Vortec" series signify?
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What Causes A Spark Plug To Eject (And How To Fix It)
If you've driven a gas-powered car for long enough, you might've had to deal with spark plug ejection at one point or another. Here's why it happens.
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Do Rubber Bushings Need Grease? Here's What You Need To Know
Rubber bushings are easy to overlook due to their size and location. Some owners might not even know how important grease is for their longevity.
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This BMW-Powered Motor Home Was Designed By The Engineer Behind The DeLorean
V8s were standard for motor homes when the designer behind the DeLorean went in a completely different direction for this innovative, aerodynamic model.
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Watch This Madman Spend 2 Years Leaf-Swapping A 1962 Mercury Comet
Even if you have a pretty good idea of what it would take to turn a classic car into a Leaf-powered EV, it's still fun to watch the whole thing come together.
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Parallel Vs. Sequential Twin Turbo: What's The Difference?
Twin turbochargers have their pros and cons, and two main setups try to maximize the pros. Here's the difference between parallel and sequential twin turbos.
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What Happened To Detroit Diesel?
Detroit Diesel was once one of the most prolific engine builders out there. But its success didn't last forever, leaving it in a very different position today.
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Kia EV2 Is A Tiny Little SUV With A Wonderfully Strange Design And Thoughtful Packaging
The EV2 will have up to 278 miles of range in Europe, and it should start at less than €30,000.
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Nissan Pulls At Your Nostalgic Heartstrings Even Harder With Refreshed Fairlady Z
It seems the days of Nissan going a decade between facelifts is over.
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Why Automakers Switched To Glued-On Windshields Instead Of Gaskets
For decades, windshields were attached to cars using rubber gaskets. But it turns out that gluing them on has more than one kind of benefit.
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How To Tell If You Need New Brakes
There are lots of visual signs, sounds, and changes in driving characteristics that can alert you of the need to service, or in some cases, replace your brakes.
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How To Store Your Digital Car Keys On Your iPhone
Storing your digital car keys on your iPhone is a simple process, as long as you have a compatible device and a vehicle that supports this feature.
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What's The Difference Between 4L60E And 4L65E Transmissions?
Despite their similar names, there are some notable differences between the 4L60E and 4L65E. These differences come in their appearance and their performance.
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Do Subaru Boxer Engines Require Any Special Maintenance?
The unique style of Subaru boxer engines might seem like they need unique forms of maintenance. Here's how their maintenance needs differ from other engines.
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What Causes Cylinder Wall Scoring (And How To Prevent It)
Cylinder wall scoring can lead to plenty of problems in an engine. Here are the types of things that can cause scoring, as well as how you can prevent it.
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GM Owners Want Thicker Oil In The Next-Gen V8: Here's Why
Although General Motors has been using thinner oil in its engines for some time now, recent developments have led to its drivers wanting thicker oil.
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How Does The 12V Cummins Diesel Compare To The 24V Version?
The 12V Cummins diesel engine and its 24V version share numerous traits, including displacement. But their differences make the engines quite distinct.
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Here's How To Store Your Digital Car Keys On Your Android Phone
Many modern cars allow you to store digital car keys on your Android phone. But the process can be a bit involved if you aren't already familiar with it.
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BMW's Quad-Turbo Diesel Was Too Complicated (And Expensive) To Survive
BMW began production of a quad-turbo diesel engine in 2016. Unfortunately, it ended production due to complicated engineering and its massive cost.
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Metal Valve Covers Can Last Longer, But Modern Cars Use Plastic: Here's Why
It might seem like a bad move, but there are two major reasons why automakers are fitting their cars with plastic valve covers instead of metal ones.
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The Difference Between Cross-Plane And Flat-Plane Cranks
Cross-plane and flat-plane ranks have some major differences beyond their names. These impact not just their design, but their performance as well.
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What Makes BMW's S58 Straight-6 Powertrain So Popular?
BMW is known for its excellent straight-six engines, including the relatively new S58. Here's what makes the S58, in particular, so popular and powerful.
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