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Stanceworks Is The Best Build Show To Ever Happen On YouTube
It took all of the restraint I could muster to refrain from mentioning Stanceworks until the fourteenth installment of this absurd online experiment.
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Reality Check: Your Welder Uses Way More Electricity Than You Think
A welder can use some serious amounts of electricity during an ambitious DIY auto project. And that could add up to an impressive amount of money.
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This May Be The Most Infuriatingly Located Oil Filter In Automotive History
What kind of car has an oil filter located so poorly that you have to use an assortment of extensions and swivels to change it? This kind does.
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3 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Car's Tie Rods
Tie rods are crucial for your car's safety and handling, and they can easily give out after a nasty pothole. These signs will tell you it's time for new ones.
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Why You Might Want To Detune Your Engine (And What Long-Term Effects This Could Have)
While it may seem counterproductive, detuning an engine has many real-world benefits, and car manufacturers regularly release detuned versions of their engines.
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How Often Should You Replace Your Engine's Oxygen Sensors?
While O2 sensors have no fixed replacement schedule, your driving style and the health of other engine components can drastically affect its life span.
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The Owner Of Marathon Gas Stations Is Making Diesel From Soybeans
One of America's largest gas station chains is pouring millions into turning soybeans into renewable biodiesel, and it makes sense once you see the numbers.
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These Symptoms Might Mean Your Car Has A Cracked Engine Block
A cracked engine block is generally considered a bad thing for many reasons, but just how can you tell whether or not your block is broken?
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Compression Testing Vs Leak-Down Testing: What's The Difference?
Making sure your engine has proper compression is vital for its health. You can rely on one of two methods to test this, but they aren't quite equal.
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How To Deal With A Bird Nest In Your Car
What happens when you hear chirping coming from under your hood? Finding a bird nest in your car could potentially be a much bigger problem than you think.
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Why Your Engine Has A Ground Strap (And Yes, It's Important)
Ground straps might seem a bit superfluous, but they do a crucial job for your car's electrics. Neglect this simple but critical part at your peril.
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Tiny Engines Require Tiny Turbos, And This Turbo Might Be The Tiniest
Have you ever wondered how forced induction would work on a tiny 150cc engine? For one, it would need a properly sized turbocharger carefully matched to it.
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These Are The Car Projects You Are Watching Or Subscribed To On YouTube
Whether you're living vicariously, or looking for company for your own project car misery, this list has something for everyone.
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Here's Why Manual And Automatic Transmission Fluid Aren't Interchangeable
Manual and automatic transmission fluids should do roughly the same job, but there are differences between the two. Here's why they aren't interchangeable.
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Why This Rare Engine Wasn't The Formidable Muscle Car V8 Pontiac Had Hoped
Copying a key design component from Ford, this was supposed to be Pontiac's best high-performance V8 of the '70s, but it turned into a disappointment.
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How Drag Racers Are Running In The Sixes With Manual Transmissions
While much of it comes down to the driver's skill, one important component plays a crucial role in allowing manual transmission drag cars to match automatics.
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If You're Working On Japanese Cars, You Should Get A Set Of JIS Screwdrivers
Have you ever been knuckles deep in your Subaru or Mazda, fiddling with some frustrating screw, only to feel it strip beneath your screwdriver?
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9 Old School Automotive Tools That Even Experienced Car People Might Not Recognize
As cars have evolved, so have the tools we use to work on them. While some change very little, others fall out of vogue entirely, like these old-school devices.
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Here's How To Convert A Power Wheels Car To Use A Drill Battery
Even at the higher voltage level of a Dewalt drill battery, you're not working with enough power to injure yourself, so don't be scared of it and dig in.
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Hoonigan Is Going Back To Basics With Project Cars Again
Here we go, it's kill all tires time!
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Here's What Happens When You Blueprint An Engine
If you've heard of racing enthusiasts and drag racers discuss blueprinting, but have no idea what they're talking about, this explainer will be for you.
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What Happens When Your Engine's Crankshaft And Camshaft Sensors Go Bad?
Although crankshaft and camshaft sensors are generally reliable, they can fail. But what should you expect to see if one of your sensors goes bad?
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This 3D-Printed Exhaust Delivers More Engine Horsepower Than X-Pipes, But At A Cost
Independent testing confirms this 3D-printed Z-pipe can deliver more power than an X-pipe. Whether it is actually worth the investment is a different matter.
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The Pros And Cons Of Plastic Adhesives Vs. Plastic Welding For Car Repairs
Should you weld that cracked bumper or use adhesive to fix it instead? Both methods can get the job done, but there are pros and cons you should be aware of.
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Why Synchromesh Transmissions Were So Revolutionary
Replacing old "crash boxes," this cool transmission component is the reason you can granny shift and not double-clutch in every modern manual transmission car.
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Bad Obsession's 13-Year Mini Project Is Worth Watching From The Start
Watching this series I am constantly amazed by the pair's ability to figure out the order of operations in which to build things.
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Here's What It Takes To Make A Truck Handle Like A Sports Car
Trucks and sports cars have fundamentally different designs, but that doesn't mean you can't make a pickup handle like a Miata. Here's what you need to know.
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