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  • A closeup of white smoke pouring from a car's exhaust.
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    White Smoke From Your Exhaust: What It Means And How Serious It Can Be

    You never want to see white smoke coming from your exhaust. However, if it does happen, it's a good idea to get the problem taken care of as soon as possible.

    By Jason Marker 11 months ago Read More
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    If Your Car's Burning Oil, These Are The Potential Reasons We'd Check First

    There isn't a single one reason why your engine is burning oil. Here are a few different explanations to consider and what you should do about it.

    By Jason Marker 11 months ago Read More
  • Someone filling a car with E85
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    What Is E85 Gas, And Is Fuel Economy The Only Downside?

    E85 — AKA Flex Fuel — is a domestically produced, renewable, alternative fuel blend consisting of around 85-percent ethanol and 15-percent gasoline.

    By Jason Marker 11 months ago Read More
  • A gray Jeep Gladiator truck driving on a road at sunset.
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    Can A Tonneau Cover Really Save You Money On Gas, Or Is It Just Another Myth?

    There's more to a tonneau cover on your pickup truck than making it look sleek or protecting items in the bed. Possibly, it can help with your gas mileage.

    By Owen Bellwood 11 months ago Read More
  • A painted sign on the road for electric vehicle charging.
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    Used EV Tax Credit: How To Claim It And Who Can Apply

    If you in the market for a used EV, you may be eligible for a tax credit. However, there are a few stipulations that you should be aware of first.

    By Owen Bellwood 11 months ago Read More
  • RevZilla's Ari Henning pushes brake fluid into a caliper with a syringe
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    You Don't Need A Specialized Tool To Reverse-Bleed Your Brakes

    Reverse-bleeding is a better method for flushing air from fully empty lines, because it works with physics rather than against it

    By Amber DaSilva 11 months ago Read More
  • A bottle of Shell Rotella T diesel oil perched precariously on an engine.
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    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

    By Jason Marker 11 months ago Read More
  • Interior bits of an automatic transmission.
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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

    By Jason Marker 11 months ago Read More
  • Oil being poured from a large jug into a yellow funnel during an oil change.
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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

    By Jason Marker 11 months ago Read More
  • screenshot of a chevy silverado on a dyno engulfed in flames
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    Diesel Engine Runaway Is The Scariest Thing That Can Happen To A Diesel Engine

    Under rare circumstances, diesel engines can experience a phenomenon called runaway, where the engine uncontrollably exceed normal operating speeds.

    By Logan K. Carter 11 months ago Read More
  • The data code on the sidewall of a car tire.
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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.

    By Jason Marker 11 months ago Read More
  • An Audi A1 from the rear showing off its TFSI badge
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    Is Audi TFSI More Than Just A Badge? It's Complicated

    Audi made the world's first turbocharged direct injection gasoline engine, a technology that paved the way for the turbo engines that power many cars today

    By Logan K. Carter 11 months ago Read More
  • A console-mounted shift lever for an automatic transmission
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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

    By Jason Marker 12 months ago Read More
  • A car's instrument panel illuminated with orange backlight
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    Does High-Mileage Engine Oil Really Make A Difference?

    It all depends on how and where you drive

    By Jason Marker 12 months ago Read More
  • Ivan Clementi of Italy on the BMW S1000 RR for HTM Racing picks his bike off the track after a fall during the World Superbikes Practice Session at TT Circuit Assen on April 26, 2013 in Assen, Netherlands.
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    How To Pick Up A Motorcycle, Even A Heavy One

    Have you embarrassingly dropped your motorcycle? Here's the easiest way to get it back on its wheels without hurting yourself, no matter how heavy the bike.

    By Amber DaSilva 12 months ago Read More
  • A Chevy Vortec 8100 on a white background
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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.

    By Jason Marker 12 months ago Read More
  • A mechanic holding a rack of fuel injectors
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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?

    By Jason Marker 12 months ago Read More
  • A vintage photo of a woman sitting on top of a pile of tires drinking tea
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    The Biggest Disadvantages Of All-Season Tires

    If you enjoy performance driving or live somewhere that gets extreme weather, you might want to go for a dedicated summer or winter tire instead of all-seasons.

    By Logan K. Carter 12 months ago Read More
  • A Ferarri 308 showing off its totally rad popup headlights.
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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

    By Jason Marker 12 months ago Read More
  • Closeup of a new car tire showing vent spews.
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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

    By Jason Marker 12 months ago Read More
  • 1989 photo of a congested LA freeway
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    Here's Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Carpool Lanes

    HOV lanes were first implemented in the United States in the 1970s, and they offer benefits to all motorists, even those who don't use them

    By Logan K. Carter 12 months ago Read More
  • The rotating assembly of a V6 engine surrounded by fresh motor oil
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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

    By Jason Marker 12 months ago Read More
  • A '8-Speed Dual Clutch Plug in-Hybrid-Transmission' of the ZF Group pictured at the 2017 Frankfurt Auto Show 'Internationale Automobil Ausstellung' (IAA) on September 13, 2017 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The Frankfurt Auto Show is taking place during a turbulent period for the auto industry. Leading companies have been rocked by the self-inflicted diesel emissions scandal. At the same time the industry is on the verge of a new era as automakers commit themselves more and more to a future that will one day be dominated by electric cars.
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    Car Companies May Love DCTs, But Dual-Clutch Transmissions Have Disadvantages Too

    Dual-clutch transmissions offer greater acceleration, quicker gear changes and better fuel economy, but can be more expensive to repair and jerky in operation

    By Lawrence Hodge 12 months ago Read More
  • Windshield wipers working hard on a stormy night.
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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

    By Jason Marker 12 months ago Read More
  • A photo of a car with its hood up.
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    What Is Dielectric Grease? More Importantly, Are You Using It Wrong?

    Dielectric grease can help extend the life of non-moving components, which will mean fewer headaches down the road

    By Owen Bellwood 12 months ago Read More
  • A Qatar Airways Boeing 777
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    How Airlines Deal With Bodies When Deaths Occur During A Flight

    Two passengers on a Qatar Airways flight were distressed after being seated next to a dead passenger, but the airline followed international guidelines

    By Ryan Erik King 12 months ago Read More
  • The effect shown after applying a ceramic coating on a red car
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    Is Ceramic Coating Worth It? Here's How It Holds Up In The Real World

    While expensive, if you're serious about paint protection a professional ceramic coating is a great solution

    By Logan K. Carter February 28th, 2025 Read More
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