How To Tell You Have Bad Gas In Your Tank
The symptoms of bad gas are often confused with those of mechanical issues, but it's worth ruling out gross gas first of all. The question is, how do you do it?
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These Tires May Have Long Warranties, But Do They Have Long Lifespans, Too?
These are some of the top-rated tires on the market, and each comes with a long-lasting warranty. However, here's how long they actually last in the real world.
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This Classic Plymouth Isn't Known As The 'Holy Grail' Of Muscle Cars For Nothing
Muscle cars have always been desirable, but classic muscle is commanding crazy money today. And few cars are selling for as much as this muscle-car legend.
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Can An Active Fuel Management (AFM) Disabler Cause Engine Damage?
If your car has Active Fuel Management, you've probably already considered disabling it. But are AFM disablers even safe and do they actually save your engine?
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When Talking About Corvettes, Is It Stingray Or Sting Ray?
The Corvette Stingray name is famous around the world, but should you spell it Stingray or Sting Ray? Or should it be something else entirely?
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The Difference Between Projector And Reflector Headlights Is Illuminating
If you're thinking about upgrading your lights, you've probably seen a lot about reflector and projector systems, but what are they? And which is best?
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Why Being Last On Consumer Reports' List Of Safest Cars Doesn't Mean A Car's Unsafe
Consumer Reports' ranks cars on the basis of safety, but that doesn't necessarily mean the cars toward the bottom of the list won't protect you in a crash.
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Is It True That Low Profile Tires Go Flat More Easily?
Low-profile tires may have their advantages when it comes to handling, but is it true to say they puncture more easily than tires with chunkier sidewalls?
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Why The Datsun 510 Earned The Poor Man's BMW Title
The two-door sedan might be a thing of the past, but one Japanese creation has becomes something of a cult hero. Calling it the Poor Man's BMW is no insult.
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Is One-Pedal Driving Really More Efficient?
One-pedal driving is a feature used in many modern vehicles to regenerate power. But how much efficiency does it actually provide in the long run?
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Michelin's Longest Lasting Tire Has Its Fans, But There's No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
A limited 80,000-mile warranty shows off its biggest plus. But that impressive longevity comes with significant trade-offs in other key areas.
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The Science Behind Voorhees Law
The Vorhees law proves driving times in cities is all about luck and stoplights, rather than speed, but where are the numbers to prove it? Ireland.
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Why F1 Engines Have Better Thermal Efficiency Than Regular Car Engines
Formula 1 cars have some excellent thermal efficiency, with even the best mainstream cars just scraping under their potential. But why is that?
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How Japan's Production Culture Helped Toyota Build A Reputation For 300,000-Mile Cars
A company that builds cars able to travel as far as the moon has more going on than just factories and machines. For Toyota, it was rooted in its home society.
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What Does A Compensator Do On A Harley-Davidson?
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What SUVs Are Most Like The Jeep Wrangler Without Having To Be A Jeep Wrangler?
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How Honda Pioneered Pre-Chamber Ignition Long Before Formula 1
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Is There A Difference Between Stealth And Satin Paint Protection Film?
You've heard that there are satin, matte, and stealth paint protection films. But is there really a difference, or do brands use these terms interchangeably?
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Jay Leno's Backing Another Bill To Exempt Classic Cars From Smog Checks
Leno's Law may have been axed last year, but another attempt is being mounted to save classic cars from California's environmental smog checks.
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Ford's 6.0L Power Stroke Has A Reputation: Here's What's Actually True
The Ford 6.0-liter Power Stroke gets a bad rap in the diesel sphere, but is it really that terrible? Here's the truth about this particular engine.
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You're Not Prepared For How Cool A V14 Engine Would Sound
While you won't find V14 engines in cars today, you can still theorize on how they would sound. And that's exactly what a particular YouTuber did.
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How Spark Plugs Can Improve (Or Devastate) Your Fuel Economy
Spark plugs are pretty crucial to internal combustion engines, but can swapping old plugs for new ones really improve your car's fuel economy?
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You've probably heard about pollution from cruise ships' engines, but why do they usually run on diesel, and how are they cleaning up their act?
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Why This One-Off Steel-Bodied Corvette Looks Suspiciously Ferrari-Esque
This 1963 Corvette had a pedigree far different from its fiberglass-bodied brethren: American at its heart, but with a background of Italian design influences.
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What's The Difference Between Bias Ply And Radial Tires?
There are technological differences between radial and bias ply tires, but the more imporant ones come in performance, on the road, off-road, and on the track.
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That Air-Cooled Porsche Engine Isn't Just Cooled By Air, You Know
"Air cooling" is a bit of a misnomer, since air alone couldn't cool the Porsche 911. A variety of supplementary devices worked to keep those engines running.
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Most Drivers Don't Know The 7-7 Rule For Tires: Here's Why It Matters
If you've been looking into winter tires, you might have heard of the 7-7 rule. But what is it, and why is it important for drivers in chilly climates?
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