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  • A photo of the dilapidated Citroen in a driveway
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    Once A Bring A Trailer Darling, This Dilapidated 1973 Citroën GS 1220 Club Now Actually Needs A Trailer

    If the current owner happens to find this blog, please know that your car is wildly cool and seeing it brought me immense joy.

    By Logan K. Carter 9 months ago Read More
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    The Most Common Oil Contaminants And What They Do To Your Engine

    Engine oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle, and it needs to remain clean to ensure proper lubrication. However, these contaminants can change that.

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 9 months ago Read More
  • A Phillips-head screw sticks out of a tire tread.
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    Repairing Your Tire Could Void Its Speed Rating

    Your speed-rated tires are expensive, so naturally if there's a leak, you'd want to fix them. But be careful: those repairs may destroy the tire's speed rating.

    By Paul Stadden 9 months ago Read More
  • A person rolling back an analog odometer. It's out of the car and on a workbench with the casing off.
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    How To Tell If An Odometer Has Been Rolled Back

    Don't expect the seller to tell you if they've rolled back a car's odometer. But there are ways to tell if this has happened. Here they are.

    By Benjamin Gracias 9 months ago Read More
  • A Genesis travel trailer being towed by a Pickup truck, overloaded tongue weight - A recreational vehicle traveling on the I-10 freeway that runs between Tucson.
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    Do Suspension Air Bags Increase Towing Capacity?

    If you're not happy with your truck's maximum towing capacity and you're looking for an easy way to bump it up, I've got some bad news.

    By Logan K. Carter 9 months ago Read More
  • An engine oil pan is worked on in a shop
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    Dry Sump Vs. Wet Sump Oil System: What's The Difference?

    How does a dry sump systems support your engine differently than a wet sump system? Let's take a look at the mechanics behind both and when they're used.

    By Paul Stadden 9 months ago Read More
  • A black 2025 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Laramie towing a red front-end loader.
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    Why Dodge & Ram Still Use Iron Engine Blocks In Some Vehicles

    The cast-iron engine block may seem like a relic of the past, but that's not so. Dodge and Ram still use it in some of their vehicles. Here's why.

    By Charles Krome 9 months ago Read More
  • A driver's foot pressing a brake pedal.
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    What Is Engine Braking (And Are You Doing It Wrong)?

    Using your engine to brake isn't complicated, but that doesn't mean you're not doing it wrong. Here's how to do it and make sure it's the right way.

    By Charles Krome 9 months ago Read More
  • Mechanic adjusting a tire on a lifted car
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    Can You Align Your Car's Tires Yourself, Or Is Going To A Shop Better?

    Is it possible to align your car tires yourself, or do you always have to go to a professional mechanic? Here's what you'd need and the steps involved.

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 9 months ago Read More
  • Jay Leno showing off two cars
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    Jay Leno's Most Expensive Cars And The Total Value Of His Collection

    While Jay Leno will always be known as the long-running host of The Tonight Show, he is also famous for his world class car collection. Here are the highlights.

    By Sarah Bloomfield 9 months ago Read More
  • Close up of a removed fuel tank
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    How To Properly Flush A Gas Tank

    If you think there are contaminants in your gas tank, then doing a flush may be necessary. If you want to do it yourself, here's what you need to know.

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 9 months ago Read More
  • The gears in a rebuilt Muncie M22 transmission
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    Why Was The Muncie M22 Nicknamed The Rock Crusher, And What Were Its Weak Points?

    A manual transmission known as The Rock Crusher? What's up with that? And what were the Muncie M22's weak points ... and, lest we forget, its strengths?

    By Paul Stadden 9 months ago Read More
  • Close-up of a tattoo artist wearing black gloves while working on an upper arm tattoo
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    Ink My Ride: The Car Brands People Tattoo The Most

    To get a car tattooed on your body, you have to be in love with it. Really, really in love. Here are the car brands people tattoo onto themselves the most.

    By Greg Poggiali 9 months ago Read More
  • Smog, 15 December 1950. Julius Tannen (picket);Griffin Wheel company;Dar Howell--Manning Inc.). (Sleeve reads: 9593 was 8888)..
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    LA's First Encounter With Smog Happened 82 Years Ago And Was So Bad People Thought It Was Chemical Warfare

    As Los Angeles grew exponentially in the mid-1900s and the car became the apple of capitalism's eye, the smog arose and rapidly overtook the beachside paradise.

    By Logan K. Carter 9 months ago Read More
  • Technician applying ceramic coating to red car
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    How Long Does Ceramic Coating Really Last? Here's What Owners Say

    Giving your car a good wash and wax, is great for protecting the paint from the elements. But is ceramic coating worth it? Here's how long owners say it lasts.

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 9 months ago Read More
  • A pair of feet in women's flats perform a heel-toe technique on a car's pedals.
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    What Is Heel-Toe Shifting (And Should You Even Bother)?

    Shifting your manual-transmisison car is as much an art as it is a science. Heel-toe shifting is part of that art. Here's what it's all about.

    By Paul Stadden 9 months ago Read More
  • Screenshot of a YouTube video showing a motorcyclist being dragged by a car
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    California Motorcyclist Rammed And Dragged Down Road For Legally Lane Splitting

    This certainly doesn't help the reputation of Nissan Altima drivers.

    By Justin Hughes 9 months ago Read More
  • Ina Garten holding a French 75
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    Ina Garten's 'Mini Cooper Ride' Playlist Is The Soundtrack To Your Barefoot Contessa Summer

    The iconic chef says "one of my favorite things to do on a gorgeous summer day is to put down the top of my Mini Cooper and go for a ride."

    By Logan K. Carter 9 months ago Read More
  • Dirty tires with large tread block pattern
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    Mud Terrain Vs. All-Terrain Tires: What's The Difference?

    If you want to do more off-roading, it's important to know the key differences between mud terrain and all-terrain tires. Here's what you need to know.

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 9 months ago Read More
  • conner smith
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    Country Singer Conner Smith Kills 77-Year-Old Woman With His Truck, Only Receives A Misdemeanor Citation

    The incident in Nashville saw a 77-year-old pedestrian killed while walking her dog last month.

    By Collin Woodard 9 months ago Read More
  • Row of pickup hoods at a Ford dealership
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    Ford Just Broke The Annual Safety Recall Record And It's Only July

    Ford sets unwelcome records, Polestar struggles with camera fixes, and Tesla's robotaxi rollout may not be as smooth as Elon Musk promised.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 9 months ago Read More
  • 1987 Mazda RX-7 Mariah
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    At $27,500, Is This 1987 Mazda RX-7 'Mariah' A Fat-Fendered Find?

    Sporting a rare - and wide - bodykit, does this eye-catching RX-7 justify its hefty sticker price?

    By Rob Emslie 9 months ago Read More
  • Person pumps gas into a fuel tank at a filling station
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    You Just Put Gasoline In Your Diesel, Now What?

    If you accidentally put gasoline in your diesel vehicle, it's important to take action right away. Here are the first things you need to do.

    By Paul Stadden 9 months ago Read More
  • Automatic transmission with
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    What The 'L' On Your Gear Shifter Actually Does

    If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, then you probably have noticed the 'L' on the gear shift. Here's what it means and when to use it.

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 9 months ago Read More
  • Smiling motorcyclist pointing at a very close bear
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    Motorcyclist Stops To Feed Bears, Ends Up On The Menu

    A 48-year-old motorcyclist was actively talking selfies with a bear on the side of the Transfagarasan Highway when it attacked and killed him.

    By Justin Hughes 9 months ago Read More
  • Tesla robotaxi
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    Elon Musk Has His Tesla Robotaxi Sights Set On San Francisco

    Self-driving Model Y's, self-rolling Rams, and altogether-halted Nissan production. It's all happening in The Morning Shift.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 9 months ago Read More
  • 1982 Honda CBX Pro-link
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    At $11,500, Is Buying This 1982 Honda CBX Prolink A Pro Move?

    The seller of today's Honda CBX rode the bike more than 10,000 miles last year, let's see if this six-cylinder classic tourer is priced to go the distance.

    By Rob Emslie 9 months ago Read More
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