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  • A mechaninc checking a car's disc brake
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    4 Brake Problems You Can Diagnose Just By Listening

    Even if you aren't a mechanic, there are ways you can tell there's something wrong with your vehicle. Here's what to listen for when you have brake problems.

    By Benjamin Gracias 3 months ago Read More
  • A pile of roller and ball bearing wheel bearings
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    How To Tell If Your Wheel Bearings Are Going Bad By Sound

    Faulty wheel bearings is something that shouldn't be ignored as your safety could be at risk. Here's what it means if yours are making these sounds.

    By Paul Stadden 3 months ago Read More
  • A pair of wheel spacers shown with lug nuts and lug bolts
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    Why Did Car Manufacturers Switch From Lug Nuts To Lug Bolts?

    Carmakers constantly tweak designs to cut costs or improve on how a component works. Why have some of them started using lug bolts instead of studs and nuts?

    By Richard Sachek 3 months ago Read More
  • Dirty coolant expansion tank
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    Why Your Car's Radiator Fluid Turns This Color (And What It Means)

    Sometimes it can go unnoticed, but if your car's radiator fluid changes color, it's best not to ignore it. Here's everything you need to know.

    By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago Read More
  • Toyota's 4A-GE engine
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    Toyota Will Build New, Improved Engine Blocks And Heads For Classic AE86 Corolla

    These will be the biggest and most sophisticated parts Toyota has offered to date, with a number of upgrades over the originals.

    By Justin Hughes 3 months ago Read More
  • Nissan GT-R with V6 engine
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    What Makes V6 Engines Sound So Different From V8s?

    The V6 versus V8 debate rages on, but we do know is that each produces enchanting exhaust notes thanks to a complex symphony of engineering.

    By Benjamin Gracias 3 months ago Read More
  • Mechanic drains the automatic transmission fluid from a car
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    Should You Change Your Transmission Fluid Yourself?

    Like changing your vehicle's oil, your transmission fluid shouldn't be ignored. However, should you do it yourself? Here's what you need to know.

    By Abigail Longstreth 3 months ago Read More
  • Hand on automatic shifter
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    5 Signs Your Car's Automatic Transmission Might Be Failing

    While a healthy engine is important, without a transmission, your vehicle isn't going anywhere. Here are the tell-tale signs yours is going out of commission.

    By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago Read More
  • Person holding steering wheel
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    5 Reasons Why Your Steering Wheel Might Vibrate At Highway Speeds

    If your car's steering wheel is vibrating while driving on the highway, it's something that shouldn't be ignored. Here are the most common culprits.

    By Nishant Jayaram 3 months ago Read More
  • The catalytic converter under a modern gas car
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    How To Tell If Your Catalytic Converter Is Clogged (Before It's Too Late)

    Replacing a catalytic converter is an expensive proposition, so keep an eye out for the signs of a clogged or dysfunctional cat to keep your car running right.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago Read More
  • A technician holds a voltage tester above a car battery
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    Do Trickle Chargers Actually Extend A Battery's Life?

    You've probably heard that a trickle charger is great when your vehicle won't be driven for an extended time. But do they make your battery last longer, too?

    By Abigail Longstreth 3 months ago Read More
  • Gloved hand holding a car fuel filter
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    How Often Do You Need To Change Your Car's Fuel Filter?

    It's easy to overlook fuel filter replacements, but depending on your car make and model, it may be due for a new fuel filter to keep it running.

    By B. L. Johnson 3 months ago Read More
  • Ford F150 truck
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    The 5 Things To Know Before Doing An EGR Delete

    Are you thinking about doing an EGR delete on your truck? Before you do, it's important to know the legal and performance aspect of the modification.

    By Nishant Jayaram 3 months ago Read More
  • A white Ford Falcon station wagon with its hood open and wires coming out of its driver's window
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    The World's Simplest EV Conversion Takes Less Than A Day

    The mad geniuses over at Garbage Time have done it again, welding a garage door motor to the differential of a Ford Falcon.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago Read More
  • Silver truck tailgate covered in various bumper stickers
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    How To Remove Bumper Stickers From Your Car (Without Damaging The Paint)

    Stuck with an old bumper sticker? With removal methods that use heat, cold, solvents, or straight-edged tools, you won't have to sacrifice your paint job.

    By Charles Krome 3 months ago Read More
  • A differential draining fluid into a drain pan with an oil filter sticking out it, against a backdrop of a garage with silver parked car

    How Often Do You Need To Change Differential Fluid?

    Knowing when to service your differential is essential to getting the best performance out of your vehicle, and the answer may depend on your driving habits.

    By Paul Stadden 3 months ago Read More
  • A photo of the EPA fuel economy rating of my 2017 Mini Cooper S
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    Why Is City MPG Usually Worse Than Highway MPG?

    Of course, it all comes down to physics.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago Read More
  • manual-swapped R230 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG
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    This Manual-Swapped Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Will Make You Actually Want An R230

    Including the cost of the car, you're looking at about $40,000 all-in for this manual swap.

    By Collin Woodard 4 months ago Read More
  • a front three quarters shot of the green and white Nissan Titan/ International Scout build parked on grass in front of trees
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    This Custom Nissan Titan Made To Look Like An International Scout Is An Automotive Abomination

    If you have the time and the know-how, or more realistically the disposable income, you can do virtually anything with a car. That doesn't mean you should.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 months ago Read More
  • A car's camshaft and lifters
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    How To Make Noisy Lifters Quiet (And Keep Them That Way)

    Noisy lifters can wreak havoc on your car and annoy you endlessly. Instead of ignoring them, there are ways to keep them quiet without having to replace them.

    By Richard Sachek 4 months ago Read More
  • a blue Land Rover Defender 110 parked on grass with its air suspension lifted
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    The Pros And Cons Of Air Suspension

    Air suspension systems have come a long way in recent years, infiltrating the mainstream automotive market after being a niche option on ultra-luxury vehicles.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 months ago Read More
  • A Weiand roots blower/supercharger on top of a Ford flathead V8 with Offenhauser heads and a Holley carburetor
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    The Differences Between Centrifugal, Roots, And Twin-Screw Superchargers

    Superchargers can take a vehicle's performance to another level. Here's a breakdown of the differences between centrifugal, roots, and twin-screw superchargers.

    By Paul Stadden 4 months ago Read More
  • A car parked inside a garage
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    Can Oil Go Bad Just Sitting In Your Engine?

    You don't drive much, so you don't rack up miles. Or you've been out of town, so your car sat in the garage. Will the oil still be good when you drive again?

    By Chino Ortiz 4 months ago Read More
  • Taillights of a crossover SUV with the brake lights on
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    What It Might Mean If Your Brake Lights Stay On When Your Car Is Off

    There are lots of reasons your car's brake lights might stay on even if the car is off. And not all of them are directly related to the brakes.

    By Alvin Reyes 4 months ago Read More
  • Man checking the oil level with the dipstick
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    4 Motor Oil Myths That Just Won't Go Away

    These common motor oil myths have persisted for years, confusing drivers and wasting perfectly good oil. We're here to set the record straight.

    By Alvin Reyes 4 months ago Read More
  • A closeup of a 1958
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    These Are Some Of The Smallest Big-Block Engines Ever Built

    How small can an engine be and still be considered a big block? Let's take a look at how different manufacturers over the years have tackled this challenge.

    By Paul Stadden 4 months ago Read More
  • Mechanic using pressurized air to clean a dirty air filter from a diesel engine
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    Can A Clogged Air Filter Cause Your Diesel Engine To Overheat?

    A clogged air filter can cause all sorts of issues, but can it actually lead to overheating in a diesel engine? Here's what you should know.

    By Alvin Reyes 4 months ago Read More
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