Diesel Vs. Conventional Oil: What's The Real Difference?
An oil change is a great starter task for anyone learning about car maintenance, but picking the right oil to is just as important as technique.
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Synthetic Oil Lifespan: How Long Does It Really Last?
Modern motor oil, whether it's synthetic or good old fashioned dinosaur squeezins, is leaps and bounds better than it was in the '80s or '90s
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A Turbo Single-Rotor Miata Looks Like The Most Fun An NA Can Get
Most rotary swaps also add weight but, if this build works out, it could be the holy grail of Miata mods
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These Are The Indispensable Things To Bring On A Cross-Country Road Trip
For this summer I've decided to finally put together a kit of tools and repair components I might need in order to affect roadside repairs and get it home.
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Is Audi TFSI More Than Just A Badge? It's Complicated
Audi made the world's first turbocharged direct injection gasoline engine, a technology that paved the way for the turbo engines that power many cars today
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Does High-Mileage Engine Oil Really Make A Difference?
It all depends on how and where you drive
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A CBR1000RR-Swapped N600 May Be The Perfect Honda
This Honda N600 eschews its traditional little two-cylinder for an inline-four out of a Fireblade with 170 horsepower at 13,000 screaming RPM
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How Often Should You Change Your Spark Plugs?
Spark plugs are one of those mechanical components that can easily be forgotten about, but they do need to be changed at some point. Here's how often.
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Here's Everything Wrong With A $1.8 Million Aston Martin One-77 That Covered 25,000 Miles
The repairs include a $45,000 bill to replace the air conditioning pump and a $10,000 windshield wiper motor replacement
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Automotive Folk Remedies: Does Cracking An Egg In Your Radiator Stop Leaks?
When the chips are down and you need to get a busted tractor back in action so you don't lose your crop, you get real good at thinking outside of the box
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Why Do Modern Engines Use Lighter Weight Oils?
Thanks to modern regulations and more efficient engines, new cars are able to use thinner oils
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Car Companies May Love DCTs, But Dual-Clutch Transmissions Have Disadvantages Too
Dual-clutch transmissions offer greater acceleration, quicker gear changes and better fuel economy, but can be more expensive to repair and jerky in operation
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Watch A De Tomaso Pantera Go For A Paint-Stripping, Rust-Removing Bath
YouTuber minute_of_dangle has been chemical-dipping cars for years, and his latest project is this American V8-powered Italian sports car
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How Long Does Automatic Transmission Fluid Last And When Should You Change It?
Compared to changing your engine's oil, transmission fluid can be a bit more tricky. Here's a guide of know how long the fluid can last and when to change it.
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GM LS And LT Engines: What Sets Them Apart, And Which One Is The Best?
The thing that made the LS so great was its versatility, while the LT brings incredible power and technological marvels to the table.
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What Is Dielectric Grease? More Importantly, Are You Using It Wrong?
Dielectric grease can help extend the life of non-moving components, which will mean fewer headaches down the road
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How The Flathead Ford Became An Icon Of Hot Rod History
Ford's Flathead wasn't the first V8 or the most powerful, but it was simple, lightweight, reliable and cheap
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Is Ceramic Coating Worth It? Here's How It Holds Up In The Real World
While expensive, if you're serious about paint protection a professional ceramic coating is a great solution
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How To Free A Stuck Key From Your Car's Ignition
There are a handful of potential simple fixes if your key gets stuck in the ignition
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How To Know When Your MAF Sensor Goes Bad, And How To Clean It
Cleaning or replacing your mass airflow sensor is easier than you might think, and it'll make a big difference
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What's The Difference Between SOHC, DOHC And OVH Engines?
Don't know the difference between single overhead cam, dual overhead cam and overhead valve engines? We've got you
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Here's How To Make Your Car's Black Plastic Trim Look Like New Again
There are a few solid ways to restore the black plastic trim on the exterior of your car
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How To Check The Transmission Fluid On Your Car (With Or Without A Dipstick)
If your transmission doesn't have anything so convenient as a dipstick for your transmission you may have some options. All is not lost.
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This Real Porsche 997 GT3 Race Car Is Running Lemons Down Under With A Korean Engine And Lots Of Ingenuity
This home-built Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race car has a Ssangyong engine under the hood
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Toyota Is Bringing Back Even More Vintage Parts
Owners of older cars know that sometimes, finding the right replacement part can be the biggest headache. Now, Toyota is promising a reprieve.
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Can You Solve The Mystery Of A Chevy Silverado HD That Kept Blowing Fuse Blocks?
Nothing pulls quite like a Silverado 3500 HD with a Duramax turbodiesel V8 until it breaks down, as in the case of a drift car driver's late model Chevy Dually.
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The Pros And Cons Of Welding A Car's Differential
As with so many things in life, the line between "stupid good fun" and "stupid expensive mistake" is narrow, and worth balancing on.
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