Does High Octane Fuel Actually Clean Your Engine?
Just about every gas station has a choice of regular, mid-grade, and premium fuels. So what is the benefit of the more expensive octane mixtures?
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Do Concrete Floors Actually Kill Car Batteries?
You may have been given advice that leaving a car battery on a concrete floor would cause it to discharge, but is that still the case? Let's take a look.
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How Lug Nuts Swell And Why It's A Problem
If your lug nuts have started to swell, changing a tire can be a major hassle. Here's why the problem can develop and what you can do to fix it.
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Do You Need To Change Transmission Fluid On A Sealed Transmission?
With the rise of sealed transmissions, it's harder than ever to change your own transmission fluid. But do you even have to change it these days?
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Yes, Your Car Is Burning Oil, But Just How Much Is Normal?
It's normal for your car to use up the oil added to it, but if it is doing so too quickly it could be a cause for concern. Here's what you should look for.
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Dot 3 Vs. Dot 4 Brake Fluid: What's The Difference And Can They Be Mixed?
So just how different are the Dot 4 and Dot 4 formulas for brake fluid? Let's take a look at the chemical composition of these components to find out.
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How Long Should You Leave Your Car Running After A Jump Start?
Sooner or later, just about every driver experiences a dead car battery. Thankfully the jump start process is fairly dependable, but what should you do next?
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You Accidentally Shifted Into Park While Driving. Did You Just Damage Your Transmission?
If you've ever accidentally knocked your gear into Park while driving, you know it doesn't sound good. So how bad is the potential damage? Let's find out.
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How Much Blow-By Is Too Much On A Diesel Engine?
Blow-by can harm an aging engine, but a certain amount is normal for most vehicles. Here is how to tell when there's too much blow-by in your diesel engine.
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Can Hot Weather Drain Your Car Battery?
Summers just keep getting hotter, so what does that mean for the health of the battery of your car? Even more concerning, what does it mean for your EV?
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How To Get Spilled Engine Oil Off Your Garage Floor Or Driveway
Few things are as frustrating as spilling engine oil on the floor of your garage halfway through a DIY maintenance job. Here's how to clean it up.
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How A Shop In The UK Beat The Nürburgring's Van Lap Record In A Diesel Volkswagen
The old van 'Ring record was a time of 9:28 in a 700-hp Ford Transit Super Van. Now, that record has been beaten by over a minute in a diesel Volkswagen Caddy.
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Are Big Brake Kits Worth It For A Daily Driver?
We're going to go through the pros and cons of putting a big brake kit on your street-driven daily driver, so you can make an informed and rational decision.
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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Having A Cold-Air Intake?
There are several good reasons to trade your original-equipment air intake for a cold-air intake. But there are drawbacks, too. Here's the breakdown.
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Which GM 5.3 Vortec Years Have The Most Issues?
General Motors' Vortec engine has powered some of the best cars GM ever made, but it's not without its problems. Which years present the most issues?
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Is Rustproofing Still Worth It For Modern Cars?
Rustproofing cars used to be big business, but automakers upped their games and the rustproofing industry dwindled. Is rustproofing still worth it today?
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How To Remove Moisture From Your Car's Headlights
Uh-oh. There's moisture inside your car's headlights, where no moisture ought to be. How you remove it may depend on the underlying problem.
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Tire Noise Vs. Wheel Bearing Noise: How To Tell The Difference
Whuh-whuh-whuh-whuh-what is that noise?
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Which BMW Inline-6 Is More Reliable, B58 Or M54?
In an age when most automakers opt for the V6 or inline-4, BMW keeps chugging along with its inline-6 engine. Which version is more reliable, B58 or M54?
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Jump-Starting A Hybrid Can Be Risky. Here's The Right Way To Do It
It's easy to make mistakes when you're under pressure, and jump-starting a hybrid the wrong way definitely counts as a mistake. Just how bad is it?
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YouTubers Are Already Restoring 'Barn-Find' BMW E36 M3s, In Case You Wanted To Feel Ancient Today
The folks at StanceWorks dragged this $8,000 decrepit M3 out of its hiding place to set about putting it right again, and the finished result is truly stunning.
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Should You Swap To A Lightweight Flywheel? Here's When It Makes Sense
Changing your steel flywheel to an aluminum one can affect the weight and the power of the vehicle. However, there are times when it isn't worth the job.
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Why Buy A Camper When You Could Build A Stealthier One Out Of Pallets Yourself?
If you want a travel trailer but don't have six figures to throw around, are you out of luck? Nope. Just build your own like our friend Steve Wallis did here.
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This Is What Money Shifting Actually Does To Your Car
They call it a money shift because making this mistake with your manual transmission can cost you big bucks. But what does it actually do to your car?
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These Are Our Favorite NA Miata Pop-Up Headlight Mods
If you love your Mazda NA Miata, but you don't love its '90s-style pop-up headlights, you may want to make a change. Here are our favorite Miata headlight mods.
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These Mods May Look Good, But They'll Just Make Your Car Slower
Most gearheads have considered at least one modification to make their cars quicker. However, don't waste your money on the ones that will only do the opposite.
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What's The Point Of Negative Camber Wheels?
Past a certain point negative camber is just an aesthetic decision, a matter of taste.
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