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  • Using a multi-meter to test for parasitic battery drain.
    2

    How To Find A Parasitic Drain Before It Kills Your Car Battery

    Parasitic drains can be extremely annoying, but they're not impossible to identify. Here are some ways to find a parasitic drain in your car.

    By Ron King 5 hours ago Read More
  • A person holding old and new car spark plugs near an engine
    4

    Spark Plug Heat Range: What It Is And Why It Matters

    Spark plugs come in many different types, but they also have many different heat ranges. Here's what that means, as well as why you should care about it.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 2 days ago Read More
  • An V8 engine block with a red painted lifter valley.
    5

    Yes, You Can Paint Your Engine Block's Lifter Valley, It's Fine

    Those who want to fully customize their car might wonder if they can paint their engine block's lifter valley. Are there really no downsides to it?

    By Ron King 2 days ago Read More
  • A senior man standing over a vintage car in a garage while closing its hood.
    7

    The Tough Questions To Ask When Deciding Whether To Repair Or Replace Your Car

    Many drivers might want to keep their car going for as long as possible. But at some point, they'll need to face their fears and go for a full replacement.

    By Marko Mikulic 2 days ago Read More
  • Red automatic transmission fluid draining from a transmission.
    2

    CVT Vs. Automatic Transmission Fluid: What's The Difference

    Although they might share similar purposes, you can't swap or mix CVT fluid and Automatic Transmission Fluid due to their distinct ways of working.

    By Eugene Buono 2 days ago Read More
  • A stack of microfiber towels in different colors and weave types
    1

    No, Not All Microfiber Towels Are Created Equal

    The name "microfiber" applies to many different towels. But if you're washing and detailing your car, the differences between microfiber towels are important.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
  • Cleaning a carburetor
    4

    How To Clean A Carburetor, With Or Without Removing It

    On older vehicles and smaller engines, the carburetor controls the mixture of fuel and air that reaches the engine. Here's how to keep it clean.

    By Derek Fleming 4 days ago Read More
  • Used vehicle being pushed by a mechanic in a workshop
    42

    How Old Is Too Old For Tires? When It's Time To Replace Them

    Do tires ever need replacing before the tread wears out? And how will you know when the time is right to swap your rubber for a fresh set?

    By Nishant Jayaram 5 days ago Read More
  • goonzquad chrysler pacifica hellcat v8 swap
    26

    Hellcat Pacifica? Oh, Hell Yeah!

    These YouTubers already plan to take what they learned with this one and build a second Hellcat-swapped Pacifica that's even better.

    By Collin Woodard 5 days ago Read More
  • Car brake rotor and caliper in a workshop with the wheel removed
    15

    Why Your Brake Caliper Might Be Sticking And What To Do About It

    If you find one of your brakes is sticking, there could be any number of reasons why. We take a look to see what the causes might be, and what to do about them.

    By Kiran Menon 6 days ago Read More
  • A Dodge SRT Hellcat Charger on display at an autoshow.
    5

    What Is The Difference Between The Dodge Charger's 8HP70 And 8HP90 Transmissions?

    You can easily find the automatic 8HP70 and 8HP90 transmissions in Dodge Chargers today, but there are a few differences between them beyond their names.

    By Ron King 6 days ago Read More
  • Front three quarters shot of a Madeira Gold Metallic Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid driving around the corner of a race track
    77

    Changing A Porsche Panamera's Engine Air Filter Practically Requires Disassembling The Entire Nose Of The Car

    Something to bear in mind, next time you see a used German luxury sports sedan with a too-good-to-be-true price tag.

    By Logan K. Carter 6 days ago Read More
  • A person wearing gloves removing a car's battery from the engine bay.
    4

    Parasitic Battery Drain: What It Is And Why It Happens

    If your battery is dying on you, the cause might be what's known as parasitic drain. Here's what it is, how it happens, and what you can do to prevent it.

    By Marko Mikulic 7 days ago Read More
  • Leading and trailing spark plugs in a Mazda 13B rotary engine
    13

    Leading Vs. Trailing: Why Rotary Engines Need Two Different Kinds Of Spark Plugs

    Getting the spark plug tuning right in a rotary-engine application is a whole other level of car nerdy.

    By Brad Brownell 7 days ago Read More
  • Check engine light illuminated
    19

    Limp Mode: What It Is, Why It Happens, And What You Can Do About It

    You might have heard of cars going into "limp mode," but what exactly is it? And how do you get a car in limp mode functioning normally again?

    By Nishant Jayaram 8 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot from a youtube video showing a white man in a red hoodie and black cap holding a quick release steering wheel in front of a stanced white 350Z
    46

    Installing A Racing Wheel In Your Daily Could Land You In Jail

    If your car came from the factory with a driver's airbag, you might want to reconsider that aftermarket wheel, no matter how cute it might look.

    By Logan K. Carter 8 days ago Read More
  • A four-cylinder engine with blue aftermarket spark plug wires
    8

    Are Spark Plug Wires Universal?

    You have to be careful about swapping spark plugs around, but some wrenching enthusiasts might wonder if spark plug wires are important keep track of, too.

    By Alvin Reyes 8 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of an engine cylinder head
    1

    5 Signs Your Cylinder Heads Could Be Failing (And What To Do About It)

    Cylinder head failures are very dangerous and very expensive, so it's important to recognize the key signs early. Here's what you should watch out for.

    By Chloe Clougher 8 days ago Read More
  • Hand holds up a spark plug and feeler gauge
    13

    Why Properly Gapping Your Spark Plugs Is So Important

    The requirement to gap spark plugs might not be as common as it once was, but it's still an important bit of maintenance on vintage and modified cars.

    By Paul Stadden 9 days ago Read More
  • The Engine Labs $10,000 Ford Coyote engine.
    6

    What's The Biggest Difference Between Ford's Coyote And GM's LS Engines?

    Ford's Coyote and GM's LS engines are still offered today for anyone interested in performing a swap. But they have some big differences in power and design.

    By Ron King 9 days ago Read More
  • A person with gloves showcasing a winter and a summer tire next to each other.
    6

    Is It Safe To Use Two Different Tire Brands For One Car?

    If you're replacing two tires on your car, do they need to be the same brand as the other two? Or can you get away with two different brands on the same car?

    By Marko Mikulic 9 days ago Read More
  • A person holding a manifold absolute pressure sensor above a vehicle's engine bay.
    5

    What Is A MAP Sensor And How Can You Tell If It's Bad?

    The MAP sensor is an important part of a car's operating system. But lots of things can make it go bad. Here's how you'll know when it's going.

    By Marko Mikulic 9 days ago Read More
  • Max Rockatansky sitting in the driver's seat of his XB Falcon Pursuit Special, with a supercharger visible in the foreground
    27

    Can You Really Use A Switch To Turn On A Supercharger, 'Mad Max' Style?

    "Mad Max" features an iconic car with a supercharger that can be turned on and off. But how well could something like that work in real life?

    By Amber DaSilva 9 days ago Read More
  • Wilwood brakes on display at a show
    14

    Brembo Vs. Wilwood Brakes: Here's How They Compare

    Brembo and Wilwood are two of the best brands known for manufacturing brakes. Here are the benefits they offer, as well as which ones are best for you.

    By Benjamin Gracias 9 days ago Read More
  • The Harbor Freight booth at the 2025 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas.
    45

    5 Exciting Harbor Freight Tools & Accessories Coming In 2026

    Harbor Freight tools usually aren't fancy or expensive, but they generally get the job done. Here are five especially good entries coming this year.

    By Charles Krome 10 days ago Read More
  • An illustration of an automotive piston
    13

    Should You Worry About Piston Slap? Here's What Experts Say

    Piston slap can create a knocking noise from your engine that seems very concerning at first. But you should listen to expert advice before trying to fix it.

    By B. L. Johnson 11 days ago Read More
  • A man inflating the tires on a car with a pressure gauge
    11

    Why Your Tire Keeps Losing Air – Even Without A Puncture

    Ever find your tire pressures are low, but there's no sign of a puncture? Here are the main reasons why it happens, and what you need to know about them.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 13 days ago Read More
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