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A race official inspects a NASCAR carburetor
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How Do You Adjust a Carburetor?

If you’ve been eyeing a classic car or motorcycle, know that their maintenance schedules are typically shorter than their modern counterparts. Oil changes are more frequent, for example. Plus, even the best-kept vintage vehicles are, well, vintage—and time decays all eventually. And one of the biggest changes is learning to live with and adjust a …
by Matthew Skwarczek
A cutaway ZF dual-mass engine flywheel
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Is a Lightweight Engine Flywheel a Worthwhile Upgrade?

Adding more power via something like a turbocharger is a common-enough idea. But some modifications, rather than increasing raw performance, are about tweaking a car’s character in subtler ways. You can install a short shifter, for example, or swap your transmission’s gear ratios. Or you can give your car a lighter engine flywheel, or a …
by Matthew Skwarczek
2018 Lamborghini Urus carbon-ceramic brakes
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Is Giving Your Car Carbon-Ceramic Brakes Worth It?

Your brake pads, like your rotors, aren’t just maintenance items. As with your tires, wheels, intake, and exhaust, you can swap them out for upgraded versions. And when it comes to high-performance cars, carbon-ceramic brakes are a common feature. But are these ceramic brakes a modification worth pursuing? What’s different about carbon-ceramic brakes? Although a …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Do ‘Odometer Fraud’ Scams Still Happen Today?

Finding the perfect used car can come with a lot of headaches and crossed fingers depending on what kind of shape it’s in. And while we always advise getting a pre-purchase inspection done when you purchase a used car, there could be hidden issues that you might find out about later on. One such issue …
by Joe Santos
Checking the oil level in a vehicle engine using a dipstick
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The Dangers of Putting Too Much Oil in Your Car

Your gas-powered vehicle uses an engine with tons of moving parts. To keep this expensive unit running, you need to change the oil every few thousand miles, whether you do it yourself or have someone else perform the maintenance. If you don’t, you run the risk of ruining the motor. And replacing it isn’t cheap.  …
by Wendy Johnson
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Is Using OEM Parts on Your Car Worth the Extra Cost?

Proper maintenance is important when it comes to keeping your car running well for as long as possible. And while routine oil changes, tire rotations, and coolant flushes throughout your car’s life are imperative, it’s the little details, like using OEM parts, that can make a big difference in the long run. But is using …
by Joe Santos
car battery in the snow especially diesel truck batteries need to be tended to
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Can Cold Weather Damage Your Car’s Battery?

There’s almost nothing worse than being in a rush to get somewhere only to find out that your car won’t start. That dreadful chattering or ticking sound that’s only associated with a drained battery is the last thing you want to hear when you have to get to work on time or make it over …
by Joe Santos
Fixd OBD tool
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Can Fixd Help You Avoid Getting Ripped Off at the Mechanic’s?

We have smartphones, smart buildings, and now smart cars. Because of onboard diagnostic tools such as Fixd, even an older vehicle can tell you what’s wrong with it. Whether the check engine light just flickered on or your car needs scheduled service, this tool can help you know when your vehicle needs maintenance.  Fixd sends …
by Tina Pavlik