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U.S. Acura Dealers Are Now Selling 3,000 Factory Reproduction Parts For Your OG NSX

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:25:00 +0000

From center console emblems to entire engine blocks, you can now buy all sorts of brand-new parts for the 30-year-old supercar.

Why I Converted My 1979 Volvo 245 From Fuel Injection To Carburetion

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0000

This Swedish brick's previous owner ditched the original K-Jet carb for a Holley EFI. Here's why that was a bad call, and why I didn't go back to the K-Jet.

This Mid-Engine V8 Geo Metro Is The Ultimate Evolution Of 'LS Swap All The Things'

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000

LS swaps are an accessible and reliable way to get V8 power for just about any car. But you've probably never seen one in a Geo Metro before.

Why Hypoid Differential Gear Oil Needs To Be Different From Engine Or Transmission Oil

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Oil in a car is definitely not one-size-fits-all, and using the wrong oil for either the engine, transmission, or differential can cause massive damage.

How Used Engine Oil Can Get Re-Refined And Become Usable Again

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0000

When engine oil is replaced, the old oil is often collected and discarded, but what happens to that used oil, and how can it be recycled and used again?

The 5-Second Belt Change On Air-Cooled 4-Cylinder VWs Is Both Impressive And Terrifying

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Changing an ancillary belt is a fairly simple task for those with the right tools and know-how, but this 'quick' method has to be seen to be believed.

DIY Vs Professional Windshield Crack Repair: What To Know About Your Options

staff@jalopnik.com (Beverly Braga) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Windshields will always end up taking some damage eventually. Whether you go for DIY or professional repair depends on your budget and the damage itself.

What's The Difference Between Hydraulic Oil And Motor Oil?

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Hydraulic oil and engine oil can both be mineral- or synthetic-based, and they even overlap in what they do under the hood. So how exactly do they differ?

Video Games Can't Fix Your Car, But They Are Getting Better At Teaching You How Cars Are Put Together

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000

"Wrench" is a game that could help visual learners understand how cars are put together and how they work without investing in a pricey project car themselves.

Why Cars With Cylinder Deactivation Can Experience More Mechanical Problems

staff@jalopnik.com (Viraaj Bhatnagar) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:25:00 +0000

More than four decades after its invention, cylinder deactivation tech remains a polarizing fuel-efficiency measure for all the serious issues it can invite.

6 Of The Most Powerful Crate Engines You Can Buy Ranked By HP

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0000

If you can shoehorn any of these engines into the bay of your project car, you'll have the most powerful car in the neighborhood, no matter where you live.

How To Keep Service Records The Right Way (And 4 Things You're Probably Forgetting)

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Your service records don't need to look like evidence for a court case, but they should cover the work done on your car, when it happened, and at what mileage.

Car Repair Costs Have Risen Twice As Fast As Inflation

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

It's getting prohibitively expensive to buy a new car these days, but fixing your old one isn't getting any cheaper either.

Desperate For Cheaper Alternatives, Bolivian Farmer Turns Plastic Waste Into Fuel For Tractors

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000

He hasn't sold any of it, solely using it to fuel his tractors, and the cost of that fuel has run at nearly half of that of market diesel.

What's The Difference Between Hybrid And Regular Motor Oil?

staff@jalopnik.com (Beverly Braga) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0000

While you can technically put hybrid motor oil in a standard ICE car and vice versa, brands sell specially formulated oils for hybrid cars for a good reason.

The Unofficial World Record For Fastest Engine Swap Still Stands Over 40 Years Later

staff@jalopnik.com (Simon Stark) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0000

It's the kind of timing you'd expect from the fastest oil change record – not swapping a Ford Escort's inline-4 out and back in and driving the thing 32 feet.

These Are The Most Annoying Problems The Jalopnik Audience Has Caused By Working On Their Own Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0000

"This should be simple" should always set off warning bells.

What's The Most Annoying Problem You Caused By Working On Your Own Car?

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Working on your own car can be an enriching experience, but if you screw something up, it can cause some serious headaches.

9 Tips To Help Your Car Last 300,000 Miles (Or As Close As It Can Get)

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Making it to 300,000 miles on the odometer is certainly doable, but won't happen on its own. It takes more than a tough engine and routine oil changes.

10 Motorcycle Upgrades That Can Improve Comfort And Performance

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0000

You don't necessarily need to compromise on performance to make your motorcycle more comfortable. Some upgrades improve both without forcing major tradeoffs.