Is It Outdated Advice To Avoid Adding Oil To A Hot Engine?
You're on a long drive, and you decide to check your oil when you pull into a gas station. It's a little low. Is it a bad idea to add oil to a hot engine?
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What Causes Turbo Lag (And Why You Can't Really Fix It)
Ever wondered why your turbocharged engine doesn't kick in right away when you press on the gas? Here's the reason why — and why it's so hard to fix.
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Do Transmission Coolers Really Make A Difference?
Your vehicle is designed to operate whether it's hot or cold out, right? So why in the world should you need a special gadget to cool its transmission?
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What Does Honda's Econ Mode Actually Do?
From the term "Econ" you can probably guess what Honda's Econ mode is meant to do. But what does it do to reach its goal of helping you economize?
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Why 'Flatbed' Semi Trailers Aren't Always Flat
If you've ever looked closely at an empty flatbed semitruck trailer, you might have noticed a pronounced bend in its shape. So why do flat trailers look curved?
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Can A Cat-Back Exhaust Increase HP Without A Tune?
So you've decided to take the leap and add a cat-back exhaust system to your car. Will it work without a tune? Here's what you need to know.
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The Department Of Defense Has Spent Decades Encouraging Americans To Believe In UFOs
The Pentagon wanted to keep its Cold War weapons programs top secret, turning to the oldest trick in the book to distract friend and foes alike: misdirection.
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Why Rats Love Chewing Away Your Car's Wiring
If you've ever had an issue with your car wiring caused by rodents, you know how frustrating it can be. Here's why rodents chew wires and what to do about it.
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Is Steel Or Aluminum More Practical For A Truck Bed?
Steel has long been a trusted choice for building heavy duty vehicles, but advances in aluminum manufacturing have made it a more viable option than ever.
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Thousands In Australia Sue Tesla Over Phantom Braking Problems
About 10,000 Tesla owners have reportedly joined the class-action lawsuit, with some drivers describing the problem as "terrifying."
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Why Does SpaceX's Starship Rocket Keep Exploding?
Why do SpaceX's Starship rockets keep blowing up? The answer is a bit more intentional than you might expect.
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If You're Buying A 5.9 Cummins, Avoid These Years
Cummins diesel engines are terrific ... with a few exceptions. There were a few years when their quality just wasn't up to snuff. Here are the years to avoid.
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How Volkswagen Joined In On 1969's Apollo Fever
If you bought the July 25, 1969 issue of the New York Times, a cheeky ad from Volkswagen celebrated the moon landing by poking fun at itself.
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AI Slop YouTube Channels Are Telling AI Slop Google About AI Slop Motorcycles That Don't Exist
Google, the company once known for finding accurate results as fast as possible, now relies on AI that has no concept of "truth" to feed you false information.
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The Reason French Cars Had Yellow Headlights For Decades
From 1937 to 1993, the French government required all cars sold in the country to feature "selective yellow lights" for all forward-facing roadway illumination.
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NASA Starts Asking Employees To Take Buyouts Or Retire Early
This all comes a few weeks after the Trump administration's 2026 federal government budget proposal writ large, which includes a full 24% funding cut for NASA.
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Oh My God Look At The New Peugeot E-208 GTi's Hole-Inspired Wheels
Peugeot says the E-208 GTi's 18-inch wheels are inspired by "the iconic 'Hole' wheels of the 205 GTi," and yes I did laugh at that.
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Airbus A220 Decides To Try A Little Off-Roading, Shuts Down Air Traffic To Boston Logan Airport
JetBlue flight 312 decided to try being an off-roader after it landed at Boston Logan Airport.
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Teen Speed Demon Who Killed Friend In 105 MPH Crash Could Get No Jail Time
Late in 2023, a 17-year-old driver killed his 18-year-old passenger in a 105 mph collision with a utility pole and a tree.
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Boeing Pulls Request For Safety Exemption, Decides To Make Planes Safer Instead
Washington-based planemaker Boeing has told the Federal Aviation Authority that it no longer needs a safety exemption it was granted back in 2023.
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Virginia Man Facing Vandalism Charge For Drawing Chalk Crosswalk At Deadly Intersection
The potential punishment could reach fire-and-brimstone levels of a disproportionate response.
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BMW Tells Dealers To Raise Prices On Most Gas-Powered 2026 Models Starting July 1
If you're in the market for a new BMW, you might want to pull the trigger on that purchase before the end of the month.
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Vantablack Paint Might Have A Legitimate Use Case In Space
Surrey NanoSystems, Vantablack's creator, announced that it's tackling the reflectivity of satellites that threatens ground-based astronomical research.
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Americans Will Likely Need To Pay Millions To Repair D.C. Streets After Trump's Military Parade
The problem is, of course, that tanks and other military vehicles are heavy. Very heavy.
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British Couple Steal Their Own Jaguar E-Pace From The Thieves Who Stole It
What do you do when your car is stolen? Call the police. What do you do if the police are overextended and can't get to it? You steal back your own car.
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McLaren Officially Announces Hypercar Racing Program, CEO Zak Brown Teams Up With United Autosports Co-Owner Zak Brown To Race At Le Mans
McLaren CEO Zak Brown is a co-founder and co-owner of United Autosports, so it seems like the choice was pretty simple.
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These Are Your Favorite Italian Cars
Like with the French car roundup, I'm picking out your answers that I personally like the most, or at least think are the thought-provoking choices.
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