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  • Pouring fresh oil into a high-performance Ferrari engine.
    3

    Can An Oil Change Improve Engine Horsepower?

    Automakers recommend oil changes at specific intervals, and there are lots of reasons for that. But is improving engine horsepower one of them?

    By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago Read More
  • Close-up of an engine cylinder head
    1

    5 Signs Your Cylinder Heads Could Be Failing (And What To Do About It)

    Cylinder head failures are very dangerous and very expensive, so it's important to recognize the key signs early. Here's what you should watch out for.

    By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago Read More
  • Audi Q4 E-Tron rear three-quarter view, showing drum brakes
    12

    Why Do Some Cars Still Have Rear Drum Brakes?

    Most modern cars no longer use rear drum brakes, so how come some still rely on them? There are trade-offs in terms of cost, durability, and performance.

    By Kiran Menon 3 months ago Read More
  • Front view of an old green Chevrolet Series AD historic car driving down the street
    1

    Chevy's Original V8 Story Starts In 1917, Not The 1950s

    The first Chevrolet V8 engine to succeed commercially was the 1955 small block. But it wasn't Chevy's first V8. That came three decades earlier.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 3 months ago Read More
  • Hand holds up a spark plug and feeler gauge
    13

    Why Properly Gapping Your Spark Plugs Is So Important

    The requirement to gap spark plugs might not be as common as it once was, but it's still an important bit of maintenance on vintage and modified cars.

    By Paul Stadden 3 months ago Read More
  • The Engine Labs $10,000 Ford Coyote engine.
    6

    What's The Biggest Difference Between Ford's Coyote And GM's LS Engines?

    Ford's Coyote and GM's LS engines are still offered today for anyone interested in performing a swap. But they have some big differences in power and design.

    By Ron King 3 months ago Read More
  • A person with gloves showcasing a winter and a summer tire next to each other.
    6

    Is It Safe To Use Two Different Tire Brands For One Car?

    If you're replacing two tires on your car, do they need to be the same brand as the other two? Or can you get away with two different brands on the same car?

    By Marko Mikulic 3 months ago Read More
  • A 1966 Cadillac DeVille convertible parked in the sun.
    2

    This GM Brand Introduced Heated Seats Years Ahead Of Its Time

    Heated seats might seem like a simple feature today, but they were introduced over half a decade ago. Here's the General Motors brand that introduced them.

    By Chad Kirchner 3 months ago Read More
  • A woman behind the wheel of a car holding her nose.
    21

    Open The Windows All You Want, These Smells Can Still Make Your Car Hard To Sell

    Your car is shiny, drives like a dream, and doesn't have a scratch, but you're still having trouble selling it. How it smells could cost you hundreds.

    By Shane Schmid 3 months ago Read More
  • A crowded highway is backed up with traffic.
    5

    These 10 SUVs Have The Most Occupant Fatalities Per Mile

    SUVs tend toward the big and burly, so you'd think they'd all be safe. But the vehicle with the most occupant deaths per mile is an SUV. Here are the 10 worst.

    By Josh West 3 months ago Read More
  • A person holding a manifold absolute pressure sensor above a vehicle's engine bay.
    5

    What Is A MAP Sensor And How Can You Tell If It's Bad?

    The MAP sensor is an important part of a car's operating system. But lots of things can make it go bad. Here's how you'll know when it's going.

    By Marko Mikulic 3 months ago Read More
  • a driver fills a diesel additive into a car's diesel fuel tank to increase the cetane number and lower the sulfur content of biodiesel
    2

    What Cetane Booster Really Does For Diesel (And The Right Amount To Add)

    Diesel engines use compression to ignite the fuel, which needs to have an even burn, and cetane boosters have an important role to play in this process.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 3 months ago Read More
  • Hungover woman driving
    4

    Drunk Driving Is Bad, But Hungover Driving Can Be Just As Dangerous

    Alcohol's affects linger long after the party is over thanks to its impact on cognitive function, sleep quality and neurochemistry disruption.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • Chevrolet vehicles parked in a formation on a reflective paved surface with mountains in the background
    12

    Which Chevy Vehicles Are Made In Canada?

    Chevrolet is a popular automaker in the United States, but the brand has manufactured plenty of models in Canada. Some are still made there today.

    By Monday Goma 3 months ago Read More
  • A 3.0L Duramax diesel powered Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck in a parking lot.
    12

    How Did Chevy's 3.0L Diesel Compare To Ford's 3.0L Diesel Truck Engine?

    Chevy and Ford have both produced 3.0L diesel engines, but they have some noteworthy differences. Here's how the two engines compare to each other.

    By Ron King 3 months ago Read More
  • Profile beauty shot of 2026 Harley-Davidson Street Glide 3 Limited
    6

    5 Three-Wheeled Motorcycles That Are Cheaper Than A Harley-Davidson

    Trikes are more stable, offer more storage, and can even be more comfortable than two-wheelers. But if budget matters, Harleys aren’t the best choice.

    By Charles Krome 3 months ago Read More
  • Max Rockatansky sitting in the driver's seat of his XB Falcon Pursuit Special, with a supercharger visible in the foreground
    27

    Can You Really Use A Switch To Turn On A Supercharger, 'Mad Max' Style?

    "Mad Max" features an iconic car with a supercharger that can be turned on and off. But how well could something like that work in real life?

    By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago Read More
  • A rear three-quarter image of a black 1997 Corvette, set in a futuristic garage background.
    15

    Every Chevy Corvette Generation, Ranked By Horsepower

    The Chevrolet Corvette has seen its power levels increase dramatically during its eight-generations. Here's every 'Vette generation ranked by horsepower.

    By Max Larsen 3 months ago Read More
  • A red 2021 Chevrolet Camaro coupe and 2021 Chevrolet Camaro convertible in front of a building.
    5

    Here's How Much A 2021 Chevy Camaro Has Depreciated In 5 Years

    Getting a used 2021 Chevrolet Camaro can seem like a worthwhile investment. But how well was it able to hold onto its value after five years?

    By Dave Goldberg 3 months ago Read More
  • Wilwood brakes on display at a show
    14

    Brembo Vs. Wilwood Brakes: Here's How They Compare

    Brembo and Wilwood are two of the best brands known for manufacturing brakes. Here are the benefits they offer, as well as which ones are best for you.

    By Benjamin Gracias 3 months ago Read More
  • Porsche Carrera RS side decals
    16

    5 Of Our Favorite Factory-Offered Graphics Packages

    There's nothing quite like the audacity of a memorable factory graphics package. Here are five of our favorites.

    By Brad Brownell 3 months ago Read More
  • Four e-bikes parked outside a shop in the city
    77

    New Jersey Passes Law Requiring License, Registration, And Insurance For E-Bikes

    On his last day in office, outgoing Governor Phil Murphy signed the law in response to an increasing number of e-bike crashes and fatalities.

    By Justin Hughes 3 months ago Read More
  • Closeup shot of tires on a fifth-wheel RV trailer.
    6

    The Differences Between RV, Motorhome, And Camper Tires

    RV, motor home, and camper tires are not interchangeable, although some people apparently think they are. Here's why using the wrong ones can be dangerous.

    By B. L. Johnson 3 months ago Read More
  • Windshield wipers placed in the up position during a snow storm
    38

    The Risk With Leaving Your Windshield Wipers Up In The Snow

    As with all things, both sides of this debate have their argument ammunition.

    By Brad Brownell 3 months ago Read More
  • one battle after another filiming
    22

    How 'One Battle After Another' Shot One Of The Best Car Chase Scenes We've Seen In Years

    Since they chose to shoot the chase on an actual road, they also had to deal with traffic and could only shoot in short intervals.

    By Collin Woodard 3 months ago Read More
  • Ram 3500 rolling coal
    117

    Rolling-Coal And Emissions Cheating Devices Are No Longer A Criminal Offenses In Donald Trump's America

    You can now pretty much roll coal with impunity in the United States, Tesla has launched robotaxis without safety monitors years later, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • The Harbor Freight booth at the 2025 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas.
    45

    5 Exciting Harbor Freight Tools & Accessories Coming In 2026

    Harbor Freight tools usually aren't fancy or expensive, but they generally get the job done. Here are five especially good entries coming this year.

    By Charles Krome 3 months ago Read More
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