How Ford's Small-Block V8 Helped Shape The Muscle Car Era
In the 1960s, Ford introduced a number of small-block engine designs. How exactly did these V8s manage to shape the era of high-performance muscle cars?
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Wet Clutch Vs. Dry Clutch: The Differences Explained
Wet or dry clutch -- which suits your driving style? From track use to daily commuting, each setup manages heat, torque, and noise differently.
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It's been a rule of thumb for decades: Change your car's oil every 3,000 miles. But there are reasons why that's outdated ... and why shops still push it.
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America's Highway Numbering System Is Hiding A Giant Math Puzzle
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When Did Harley-Davidson Start Using 6-Speed Transmissions?
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These Are The Oldest Highways In The U.S. Still Being Used Today
A road trip is a great way to see the country and rediscover your freedom, especially when that trip leads you down one of the oldest highways in the U.S.
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These Are The Oldest Roads In The U.S. Still Being Used Today
The United States has a fascinating history, and that even includes its roads. Here are some of the oldest roads in the States that are still in use today.
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How Boeing Tests Aircraft Structural Fatigue
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Tires have a confusing way of categorizing themselves. All-season and all-weather tires sound like they'd do the same thing, but you'd be wrong.
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The Jeep Wrangler aux buttons allow you to customize your ride in numerous ways. Here are four of the coolest and handiest uses for these switches.
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Honda Super Cub: All About The History-Making Motorcycle
The Honda Super Cub changed the game when it comes to motorcycles. Here's what you need to know about this little bike's incredible history.
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Who Invented The V8 Engine? (And No, It Didn't Come From America)
When you think V8, you may be thinking about Ford, Chevy, and their inconic muscle cars. But the engine has European origins, decades earlier.
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Every Formula 1 Team Runs Brembo Brakes, But Not All Are Alike
Brembo is far from a secret when it comes to performance brakes. Here's every Formula 1 team that currently has them equipped. However, they aren't all alike.
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This Internal Combustion Engine Didn't Need Oil, At Least On Paper
It would have been revolutionary: an internal combustion engine without oil. And it might have worked. But lots of real-world issues got in the way.
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What Happens To Used Motor Oil?
You've just done a fresh oil change on your car, and now you have a nice pan of the stuff. What exactly happens to motor oil, and what should you do with yours?
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When you hear the name Jeep, you can probably conjure up an image of it in your mind immediately. But do the letters in the name actually stand for anything?
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For those who are interested in having a motorcycle, you may have seen crash guards or frame sliders on them. Here's the purpose behind each one.
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How To Haul A Motorcycle With Your RV (The Right Way)
There's a lot to consider when figuring out how to haul a motorcycle to your RV's destination. There are two main ways to do it, and one is clearly better.
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How Cylinder Deactivation Saves You Gas (And Sometimes Doesn't)
Automakers call it by different names, but many have a system to deactivate some of an engine's cylinders and save you gas. Yet this can bring its own problems.
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