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This Mid-Engine V8 Geo Metro Is The Ultimate Evolution Of 'LS Swap All The Things'
LS swaps are an accessible and reliable way to get V8 power for just about any car. But you've probably never seen one in a Geo Metro before.
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Why Hypoid Differential Gear Oil Needs To Be Different From Engine Or Transmission Oil
Oil in a car is definitely not one-size-fits-all, and using the wrong oil for either the engine, transmission, or differential can cause massive damage.
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How Used Engine Oil Can Get Re-Refined And Become Usable Again
When engine oil is replaced, the old oil is often collected and discarded, but what happens to that used oil, and how can it be recycled and used again?
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The 5-Second Belt Change On Air-Cooled 4-Cylinder VWs Is Both Impressive And Terrifying
Changing an ancillary belt is a fairly simple task for those with the right tools and know-how, but this 'quick' method has to be seen to be believed.
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DIY Vs Professional Windshield Crack Repair: What To Know About Your Options
Windshields will always end up taking some damage eventually. Whether you go for DIY or professional repair depends on your budget and the damage itself.
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What's The Difference Between Hydraulic Oil And Motor Oil?
Hydraulic oil and engine oil can both be mineral- or synthetic-based, and they even overlap in what they do under the hood. So how exactly do they differ?
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Video Games Can't Fix Your Car, But They Are Getting Better At Teaching You How Cars Are Put Together
"Wrench" is a game that could help visual learners understand how cars are put together and how they work without investing in a pricey project car themselves.
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Why Cars With Cylinder Deactivation Can Experience More Mechanical Problems
More than four decades after its invention, cylinder deactivation tech remains a polarizing fuel-efficiency measure for all the serious issues it can invite.
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6 Of The Most Powerful Crate Engines You Can Buy Ranked By HP
If you can shoehorn any of these engines into the bay of your project car, you'll have the most powerful car in the neighborhood, no matter where you live.
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How To Keep Service Records The Right Way (And 4 Things You're Probably Forgetting)
Your service records don't need to look like evidence for a court case, but they should cover the work done on your car, when it happened, and at what mileage.
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Car Repair Costs Have Risen Twice As Fast As Inflation
It's getting prohibitively expensive to buy a new car these days, but fixing your old one isn't getting any cheaper either.
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Desperate For Cheaper Alternatives, Bolivian Farmer Turns Plastic Waste Into Fuel For Tractors
He hasn't sold any of it, solely using it to fuel his tractors, and the cost of that fuel has run at nearly half of that of market diesel.
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What's The Difference Between Hybrid And Regular Motor Oil?
While you can technically put hybrid motor oil in a standard ICE car and vice versa, brands sell specially formulated oils for hybrid cars for a good reason.
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The Unofficial World Record For Fastest Engine Swap Still Stands Over 40 Years Later
It's the kind of timing you'd expect from the fastest oil change record – not swapping a Ford Escort's inline-4 out and back in and driving the thing 32 feet.
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These Are The Most Annoying Problems The Jalopnik Audience Has Caused By Working On Their Own Cars
"This should be simple" should always set off warning bells.
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What's The Most Annoying Problem You Caused By Working On Your Own Car?
Working on your own car can be an enriching experience, but if you screw something up, it can cause some serious headaches.
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9 Tips To Help Your Car Last 300,000 Miles (Or As Close As It Can Get)
Making it to 300,000 miles on the odometer is certainly doable, but won't happen on its own. It takes more than a tough engine and routine oil changes.
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10 Motorcycle Upgrades That Can Improve Comfort And Performance
You don't necessarily need to compromise on performance to make your motorcycle more comfortable. Some upgrades improve both without forcing major tradeoffs.
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Connecting Car Batteries Backwards Can Have Shockingly Bad Results
What happens when you connect a car battery backwards? The answer is bad things, which you probably know already, but just how bad can it actually get?
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California's Car Culture Is Codified With Passing Of Leno's Law And New Lowrider License Plate Design
These new laws will make it easier for car enthusiasts in California to celebrate their passions, and share them with generations to come.
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What Sort Of Entertaining Damage Happens When You Replace Engine Oil With WD-40?
What happens when you take a beater and replace its engine oil with WD-40? No need to speculate when you can watch a Ford Probe burst into massive flames.
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Why Cheap Engine Oil Filters Could End Up Costing You Dearly
It's just an oil filter, right? Well, not exactly. Here's how replacing your filter with a budget option might end up being a costly mistake.
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7 Rare Engine Issues And The Signs One Of Them Is Happening To You
Some engine issues are common, and most folks can recognize them. But some are so unusual, you may never have seen them. Here's how to tell when they're here.
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What Does It Take To Straighten A Bent Axle?
A bent axle will set your car to wobbling, vibrating, or even not being able to turn. Before it becomes undrivable, what do you need to fix it?
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The Consequences Of Low Engine Oil From Mild To Severe
If the engine oil level gets too low, you're in trouble, but you probably know that already. What you may not know is how quickly your engine can seize up.
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How Often Should You Bleed Brakes (And How Long Does It Take)?
Brake fluid absorbs moisture, which reduces its boiling point and performance and can cause corrosion. Here's how to know it's time to bleed your brakes.
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10 Essential Tools Every Motorcycle Owner Should Have
Working on your motorcycle requires numerous gadgets and tools. Even if you're a novice, here are some critical devices that you should keep in your garage.
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