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  • Silver truck tailgate covered in various bumper stickers

    How To Remove Bumper Stickers From Your Car (Without Damaging The Paint)

    Stuck with an old bumper sticker? With removal methods that use heat, cold, solvents, or straight-edged tools, you won't have to sacrifice your paint job.

    By Charles Krome 4 days ago Read More
  • A differential draining fluid into a drain pan with an oil filter sticking out it, against a backdrop of a garage with silver parked car

    How Often Do You Need To Change Differential Fluid?

    Knowing when to service your differential is essential to getting the best performance out of your vehicle, and the answer may depend on your driving habits.

    By Paul Stadden 4 days ago Read More
  • A photo of the EPA fuel economy rating of my 2017 Mini Cooper S

    Why Is City MPG Usually Worse Than Highway MPG?

    Of course, it all comes down to physics.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 days ago Read More
  • manual-swapped R230 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG

    This Manual-Swapped Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Will Make You Actually Want An R230

    Including the cost of the car, you're looking at about $40,000 all-in for this manual swap.

    By Collin Woodard 6 days ago Read More
  • a front three quarters shot of the green and white Nissan Titan/ International Scout build parked on grass in front of trees

    This Custom Nissan Titan Made To Look Like An International Scout Is An Automotive Abomination

    If you have the time and the know-how, or more realistically the disposable income, you can do virtually anything with a car. That doesn't mean you should.

    By Logan K. Carter 9 days ago Read More
  • A car's camshaft and lifters

    How To Make Noisy Lifters Quiet (And Keep Them That Way)

    Noisy lifters can wreak havoc on your car and annoy you endlessly. Instead of ignoring them, there are ways to keep them quiet without having to replace them.

    By Richard Sachek 11 days ago Read More
  • a blue Land Rover Defender 110 parked on grass with its air suspension lifted

    The Pros And Cons Of Air Suspension

    Air suspension systems have come a long way in recent years, infiltrating the mainstream automotive market after being a niche option on ultra-luxury vehicles.

    By Logan K. Carter 12 days ago Read More
  • A Weiand roots blower/supercharger on top of a Ford flathead V8 with Offenhauser heads and a Holley carburetor

    The Differences Between Centrifugal, Roots, And Twin-Screw Superchargers

    Superchargers can take a vehicle's performance to another level. Here's a breakdown of the differences between centrifugal, roots, and twin-screw superchargers.

    By Paul Stadden 17 days ago Read More
  • A car parked inside a garage

    Can Oil Go Bad Just Sitting In Your Engine?

    You don't drive much, so you don't rack up miles. Or you've been out of town, so your car sat in the garage. Will the oil still be good when you drive again?

    By Chino Ortiz 18 days ago Read More
  • Taillights of a crossover SUV with the brake lights on

    What It Might Mean If Your Brake Lights Stay On When Your Car Is Off

    There are lots of reasons your car's brake lights might stay on even if the car is off. And not all of them are directly related to the brakes.

    By Alvin Reyes 18 days ago Read More
  • Man checking the oil level with the dipstick

    4 Motor Oil Myths That Just Won't Go Away

    These common motor oil myths have persisted for years, confusing drivers and wasting perfectly good oil. We're here to set the record straight.

    By Alvin Reyes 19 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of a 1958

    These Are Some Of The Smallest Big-Block Engines Ever Built

    How small can an engine be and still be considered a big block? Let's take a look at how different manufacturers over the years have tackled this challenge.

    By Paul Stadden 19 days ago Read More
  • Mechanic using pressurized air to clean a dirty air filter from a diesel engine

    Can A Clogged Air Filter Cause Your Diesel Engine To Overheat?

    A clogged air filter can cause all sorts of issues, but can it actually lead to overheating in a diesel engine? Here's what you should know.

    By Alvin Reyes 21 days ago Read More
  • Most of a Mazda RX-3

    This Tri-Rotor Mazda RX-3 Could Be The Perfect Car — If You Can Finish Building It

    The seller says its built three-rotor engine was professionally assembled before living life a quarter-mile at a time, sending an RX-2 to 9-second quarter-miles

    By Amber DaSilva 22 days ago Read More
  • A tow hitch ball

    Should You Grease Your Trailer Hitch Ball? Pros And Cons Explained

    Keeping the ball of your trailer hitch ready to go means introducing some sort of lubrication, but is grease the right answer for the issue?

    By B. L. Johnson 24 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of the shift lever in a 1993 Chevrolet Corvette with a 4L60E automatic transmission

    Why Does The 4L60E Have Such A Bad Reputation?

    The 4L60E engine can be found under the hood of quite a few models, but it doesn't have the best reputation. Here's what the auto community has to say about it.

    By Paul Stadden 25 days ago Read More
  • Engine cylinder honing on a CNC machine

    Why Proper Crosshatching Can Make Or Break Your Engine

    While the crosshatching work performed on the cylinders of your engine may be largely out of your control, it can still have a big impact on performance.

    By Richard Sachek 25 days ago Read More
  • Analog oil pressure gauge.

    What Is Considered Normal Engine Oil Pressure? (& How To Know If It's Too Low Or High)

    Keeping your car's oil pressure within the correct range is an important part of vehicle maintenance — but what exactly is that range? Let's take a look.

    By Abhik Das 25 days ago Read More
  • tow hitch mount flipped upside down

    Yes, You Can Flip Your Tow Hitch Upside Down. Here's Why You Might Want To

    Your tow hitches is likely designed to be used in different configurations, and switching it upside down may help you haul your trailer more securely.

    By B. L. Johnson 26 days ago Read More
  • mechanic applying rtv to oil pan

    Why Do People Use RTV On Gaskets, Is It Necessary, And What Can Go Wrong?

    RTV sealant can solve a lot of problems, but is it safe to use on a fitting normally secured by a gasket? Here's a guide to using RTV the right way.

    By B. L. Johnson 26 days ago Read More
  • front three-quarters view of a green and white ID Buzz parked on the beach in front of palm trees

    Volkswagen ID Buzz Cabin Air Filter Replacement Basically Requires Disassembling The Whole Front End

    This process is infuriatingly overcomplicated, and it leaves massive margins for error.

    By Logan K. Carter 28 days ago Read More
  • A yellow truck driving downhill

    How Do Exhaust Brakes Work On A Diesel Engine?

    Not all braking systems on semis have to be loud to be effective. Exhaust brakes make a fraction of the noise that compression brakes do, here's how they work.

    By Chino Ortiz 1 month ago Read More
  • Multiple solar panels are mounted on the roof of an RV

    Want To Add Solar Power To Your RV? Here's What You Should Know First

    Adding solar power to your RV frees you up from hookups and opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Here's what you need to know before you invest.

    By B. L. Johnson 1 month ago Read More
  • A mechanic replacing a car's brake pads.

    Do You Need To Bleed Brakes After Changing Pads?

    After you change your brake pads, do you need to bleed the brakes? The answer's less straightforward than you may think. Here's how to know what to do.

    By Benjamin Gracias 1 month ago Read More
  • Engine oil is poured to the engine

    Diesel Oil Vs. Gasoline Oil: What's The Difference?

    If YouTubers can put diesel oil in an old classic car, why can't you? Let's take a look at why these two formulas are different and why they shouldn't be mixed.

    By Chino Ortiz 1 month ago Read More
  • A Porsche Surface Coated Brake rotor and caliper, as a display stand.

    Are Porsche's PSCB Brakes Just A Compromise Or A Clever Middle Ground?

    Porsche's Surface Coated Brakes are the middle child with a tungsten-carbide twist.

    By Greg Poggiali 1 month ago Read More
  • Woman checking oil

    How To Read The Oil Level On A Dipstick Correctly, And The 3 Big Reasons It Might Be Dropping Fast

    Unsure of what you're looking for when you pull the dipstick out of your engine? Worried about oil consumption? Here's our guide to monitoring oil levels.

    By Josh West 1 month ago Read More
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