If You're Still Coasting Downhill In Neutral, You Need To Stop
Coasting downhill in neutral may seem like a great idea. But the things you might think you know about fuel savings aren't true. And there's safety to consider.
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Stop Greasing Your Garage Door Track: Here's Why
If you hear what sounds like an agonized scream as your garage door opens, you may be tempted to grease its track. That's the opposite of what you should do.
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Full Frame Vs. Unibody: Which Truck Is Right For Your Needs?
There's lots to consider when choosing between a unibody and full frame truck. Each has its own strengths, and there's also both the cost to buy and to operate.
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Should You Replace Struts When You Replace Shocks?
Shocks and struts often, but not always, go together. So if you're replacing one, do you need to replace the other at the same time, or can you wait?
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America's Top-Selling Motorcycle Brand In 2025 Isn't Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson motorcycles have faced a rough time in recent years. In 2025, the company isn't even America's top-selling motorcycle brand.
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Bore Vs. Stroke: How These Two Specs Decide An Engine's Power
Bore and stroke are two important measurements that help determine an engine's power. Here's what they mean and why they're so important to know.
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Why Do Some High Performance Cars Need Forged Pistons?
Forging and casting are two different methods of making pistons for engines. However, some high performance cars rely only on forged pistons.
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Ford 428 Vs. Pontiac 428: Here's How The Engines Compare
The Pontiac and Ford 428 cubic-inch engines ruled the late '60s and early '70s, but they also share a dirty little secret you need to know about.
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What's The Difference Between The Chevy LT4 And LT5 Engines?
Chevy's LT4 and LT5 engines were used in a wide variety of different car models. Despite the similar names, they're actually quite different from each other.
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Owners Say These Are The Best Dually Trucks For Heavy-Duty Jobs
Dually trucks are made to excel at heavy-duty jobs. According to owners, three brands in particular make some of the best models for those jobs.
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Why Amazon Trucks Make That Annoying Sound Backing Up
You've probably heard Amazon trucks making an especially annoying type of beeping noise when they back up. There's a reason why they make that noise.
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What Causes Spark Plug Fouling?
What are the causes of spark plug fouling in your car? What other issues can lead to it, and how can you work to remedy or prevent it altogether?
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Chevy 400 Vs. Ford 400: Here's How The Small Blocks Compare
Chevy and Ford might both have 400 cubic-inch small-block engines. They might seem similar at first, but just how well do these two engines really compare?
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GM And Allison Transmission Are Breaking Up After A Decades Long Partnership
General Motors and Allison Transmission share a long history, but that's all going to change at the end of this year. Here's what to know.
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When Did Harley-Davidson Start Using Rubber-Mounted Engines?
Many modern Harley-Davidson motorcycles use rubber mounts for their engine. Let's explore when this started and how these rubber mounts affect riders.
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Do Modern Hemi Engines Need Premium Gas?
Modern Hemi engines have some unique features that might leave owners wondering if they need to fill their car with the highest-grade premium gas.
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Chevy 307 Vs. Oldsmobile 307: How Are They Different?
Despite being under the same General Motors umbrella, Chevy and Oldsmobile developed their own versions of the 307. How are these two versions different?
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How To Remove A Stuck Or Broken Oil Dipstick
You should check your engine's oil level regularly, but how can you do that if the dipstick is stuck or broken? There are lots of ways to fix the problem.
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Porsche Is Quietly Designing A Monster W Engine With 18 Cylinders And 3 Turbos
Each cylinder bank has intake and exhaust ports and is capable of supporting an exhaust gas turbocharger, allowing a total of three turbos.
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CFMoto Motorcycles' Cheap Prices Get Attention: What Do Riders Need To Know?
CFMoto’s motorcycles have been getting attention for their competitive pricing, and the 2026 lineup continues that momentum with new additions.
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A Manual C8 Corvette Might Finally Be Within Reach, Thanks To Tremec
Tremec says its new manual 6-speed transaxle is similar in many ways to the C8's DCT.
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Here's What Makes Spark Plug Sockets Different From Standard Deep Sockets
Replacing spark plugs is an essential and moderately simple task. However, to make the process even smoother, you'll want the benefits of a spark plug socket.
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License Plate Flippers Let Drivers Get Past Cops And Tolls – And States Are Cracking Down
Skipping out on paying to drive on toll roads may seem akin to the story of Robin Hood, but hardened criminals use flippers to hide their identities.
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New Study Says Plug-In Hybrids Are Almost As Dirty As Gas Cars
Once again, plug-in hybrids may not be a great step towards EV adoption after all.
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Kia EV6 Owners Are Fixing Its Lousy Bass With A Simple Rewiring
Somewhere between design and execution, some wires got crossed, resulting in an out-of-phase rear subwoofer.
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Mario Kart Made You The Driver You Are Today, And Researchers Think It Could Do The Same For Self-Driving Cars
While the winner in Mario Kart isn't always the safest driver, this simulation has no access to turtle shells or banana peels
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