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Here's How To Decipher The Different Grades Of Motor Oil
If you're in the auto parts store wondering what all the codes mean on bottles, then you are not alone. Here's our handy guide to deciphering the digits.
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Avoid Cheap Amazon Dashcams, Consumer Reports Says These Are Better Options
When it's your word against theirs, dashcam footage makes all the difference. Don't settle for a basic model — get a dashcam recommended by Consumer Reports.
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The 90-Degree Torque Problem: How Engineering Bent Power Around Corners
Torque naturally prefers to move in a straight line. So how does the engine manages to overcome 90-degree bends to deliver that torque to the wheels?
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Traffic Safety Expo Is Like SEMA For Safety Equipment, And It's Filled With Cool Tech That Keep Roads And Workers Safe
Go ahead, nerd out on roadway safety a bit. You never know, it may be a category at your next bar trivia night.
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The Clever Engineering Of Shipping The Chevy Vega By Train
GM hoped the Chevy Vega would reinvent the American car, but it was too expensive to ship — until engineers found a genius way to fit 30 cars per railcar.
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Callaway's Sledgehammer Corvette Was Faster Than The Veyron 17 Years Earlier
To many enthusiasts, the Bugatti Veyron was a mighty leap forward when it neared 254 mph in 2005. But it never matched the speed of the Sledgehammer Corvette.
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'Clanker Balls' Provide A Unique Solution To Truck-Eating Bridge
Hanging big orange boat-fender balls over a roadway is a low-tech solution, but hopefully it'll keep big trucks from running into this low bridge in Delaware.
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Oliver Bearman's 50G Crash Could Force Changes To F1's Divisive New Cars
A big speed differential that was a part of Sunday's Formula 1 crash could be a tipping point for the rules and regulations regarding this year's cars.
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Smokey Yunick's Hot Vapor Engine Was Equally Genius And Horribly Unsafe
While engines can be inefficient with burning fuel, Smokey Yunick created a Hot Vapor design that could have solved this issue if it wasn't also dangerous.
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Ultra-Luxury Automakers Are The Real Victims Of The U.S.-Israeli War With Iran
Won't someone please think about what is really being hurt by the U.S. and Israeli's war with Iran?
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At $22,500, Would You Laugh At High Gas Prices In This 2017 Tesla Model S 75D?
What's your take on this tidy and clean Tesla and that $22,500 asking price? Does that seem like a deal to stop suckling at OPEC's greasy teat?
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Why The Porsche 930 Is Known As The Widowmaker
In the 1970s, the Porsche 930 started a long line of turbo-powered beasts. But it gained the "Widowmaker" nickname for reasons that weren't so positive.
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This Is The Essential Tool Every Hybrid And EV Auto Mechanic Needs
What’s the one tool every EV and hybrid mechanic should own because it literally saves lives? The answer is, of course, the good ol' high-voltage multimeter.
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The Difference Between California-Produced Gas And The Other 49 States
California gas prices are higher than the prices in most of the rest of the United States, but taxes are only a small part of the gas-price equation.
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Here's What Can Happen If You Park At A Broken Parking Meter
Ah, a broken meter! A rare chance to park in that crowded shopping area for free. Or is it? Just what can happen if you park in that tempting space?
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How To Prevent Engine Block Hot Spots
If your engine is showing signs of overheating, it might have developed hot spots. Here's how to identify and prevent them so you extend your engine's lifespan.
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Yes, Size Affects Performance (We're Talking About Spark Plugs)
Fitting bigger spark plugs might sound like a recipe for improving power output, but it can have catastrophic consequences for your engine.
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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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How Bridgestone Tires Stack Up Against Michelin According To Consumer Reports
Bridgestone used to be a top contender in the world of tires, but can its modern incarnation stand up to Michelin? Consumer Reports has the answer.
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Chevy Introduced Turbocharging To The Masses With A Car Ralph Nader Hated
General Motors tried to bring turbocharging to the mainstream in 1962, introducing the the rear-engined Chevrolet Corvair. But Ralph Nader had other ideas.
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What's The Difference Between An Idler Pulley And A Tensioner Pulley?
If you're even remotely interested in wrenching, you've probably heard of idler and tensioner pulleys, but if you're unsure which is which, step right this way.
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Why Toyota Only Built Two Convertible 2000GTs
The Toyota 2000GT was rare, even when it was new, but the convertibles were so scarce just two were ever made. We decided to find out exactly why.
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Dodge Charger Vs. Challenger: Which Muscle Car Depreciates Faster?
The Dodge Charger and Challenger are very close in terms of performance. But how much can you expect to pay for a used model, and which one will be cheaper?
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How Bosch's Magneto Ignition Device Made Spark Plugs Possible
Bosch managed to create a timeless design when it introduced spark plugs to the masses. But it would have never come to pass if not for another invention.
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The Biggest Pros And Cons Of GM's Vortec Engines
Vortec engines have lasted for over three decades. There are reasons as to why they lasted so long, but there are also reasons as to why they fell out of favor.
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Here's How Dyno Tests Actually Work
Dynamometer tests are used to measure a car's torque and rpm response. But how do they get that information? And how reliable is what they get?
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How Complaints From The British Led To Harley-Davidson Creating The XR-750
The Brits complained that American Motorcyclist Association rules were keeping them from winning races. The fallout led to the birth of a great racing bike.
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