You Can Put Diesel Motor Oil In Your Classic Car, But Check This First
If your classic car has a catalytic converter, you run the risk of ruining said cat with a high-zinc oil
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Here's What Can Happen If You Use The Wrong Transmission Fluid
Mixing up your transmission fluids is bad news, and the symptoms mimic those of a dying transmission
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So, You Just Mixed Synthetic And Regular Oil - Did You Screw Up Your Engine?
Conventional oils and synthetics are largely compatible, but in the way that, say, horses and donkeys are compatible
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This Is Every Car Brand Killed By GM
Today, we're going to take a little walk through history and check out all the car companies that General Motors has shuttered over the years.
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Synthetic Oil Lifespan: How Long Does It Really Last?
Modern motor oil, whether it's synthetic or good old fashioned dinosaur squeezins, is leaps and bounds better than it was in the '80s or '90s
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What Is A Tire's Load Index And Why Is It Important?
One part of the string of information on the side of your car's tires is the load index, which is critical for your safety. Here's why it's important.
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When To Use Neutral Gear In An Automatic Car (And How To Do It Right)
Neutral is handy if you need to move a car that otherwise can't move itself, or in the case of a rare emergency
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Does High-Mileage Engine Oil Really Make A Difference?
It all depends on how and where you drive
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How Often Should You Change Your Spark Plugs?
Spark plugs are one of those mechanical components that can easily be forgotten about, but they do need to be changed at some point. Here's how often.
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Why Chevy's 8.1L Vortec Was The Last Of The Big Block Era
Chevrolet's Vortec 8100 was a powerful big block engine that could be found in many GM vehicles. However, it was eventually discontinued. Here's why.
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Here's What Happens When You Forget To Strap A Car To A Flatbed
What do you get when you cross a Lada, a flatbed tow truck, and a bunch of Russian smart alecks with too much time on their hands?
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Wreckage Of SS Western Reserve, Lost In 1892, Discovered In Lake Superior
In 2024, the SS Western Reserve was found in Lake Superior broken in half with the bow section resting on the stern at a roughly 45-degree angle.
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Automotive Folk Remedies: Does Cracking An Egg In Your Radiator Stop Leaks?
When the chips are down and you need to get a busted tractor back in action so you don't lose your crop, you get real good at thinking outside of the box
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Is Using Fuel Injector Cleaner Worth It?
With auto part stores advising you to use a fuel injector cleaner, you may think it's the wise thing to do. However, is it actually worth the time and money?
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McLaren Adapts Space Age Carbon Fiber Tape Process To Car Production
McLaren announced a new frontier in carbon fiber-carbon fiber tape, made using a method called Automated Rapid Tape (ART) production.
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Why Did Automakers Stop Making Cars With Pop-Up Headlights?
It all boils down to one thing: The launch of the original Ford Taurus
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Here's Why New Tires Have All Those Little Tiny Hairs
Those little nubbins are called vent spews, and they're part of the final tire production process
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Why Do Modern Engines Use Lighter Weight Oils?
Thanks to modern regulations and more efficient engines, new cars are able to use thinner oils
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Why Did Chevy Trucks Have Square Wheel Wells?
Have you ever noticed that there is an era of Chevy trucks that had square wheel wells instead of the rounded ones you see today? Here is the reason why.
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How Long Does Automatic Transmission Fluid Last And When Should You Change It?
Compared to changing your engine's oil, transmission fluid can be a bit more tricky. Here's a guide of know how long the fluid can last and when to change it.
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Can You Build A Go-Kart Using Only Parts Bought At Tractor Supply?
The Cars and Cameras guys pose a simple question: Can you build a go-kart out of random parts from Tractor Supply Co.?
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Is Zinc Additive Really Needed For Older Engines?
Before changing the oil in your older car with a newer motor oil, you may be wondering if you should be adding zinc into your engine. Here's what to know.
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Rivian And Ben & Jerry's Team Up For Sweet New Ice Cream Trucks
I scream! You scream! We all scream for... Rivian? Apparently we do, if the latest news out of Vermont is anything to go by.
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You Still Can't Get A Suzuki Jimny In The U.S., But These Might Be Your Next Best Bet
We've rounded up some of the best Suzuki Jimny alternatives that you can actually get in America
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Meet 2CV Cross, Your New Favorite Motorsport
Filmed in July of 1972, Pop Cross is a short feature about a Citroën Cross race in Argenton-sur-Creuse, a commune in central France
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How Rain-Sensing Wipers Know It's Raining Before You Do
While cars like the Citroën SM had early versions of this technology, it was Cadillacs in 1996 that came with the first modern rain-sensing wipers
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What's The Deal With Ford's New Megazilla 2.0 Crate Engine?
Ford Performance's new Megazilla 2.0 crate engine is fiercer than its predecessors in multiple ways. However, what exactly makes it so special?
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