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What’s Different About Car and Motorcycle Maintenance?

Regardless of what motor vehicle you own, whether car or diesel truck, many maintenance tasks will be similar. Oil changes, air filter replacement, checking the brakes, inspecting the tires, and so on. And many of these tasks also apply to motorcycle maintenance. However, if you are considering moving on from DIY car maintenance to motorcycle …
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What Makes a Limited-Slip Differential Desirable?

It’s a technology that’s found in many performance cars, from Mazda Miatas to police-spec Crown Vics. It’s found a place in JDM icons and hot hatches. Some rally SUVs even had multiple ones. It’s the limited-slip differential. But what exactly does it do, and why is it so desirable? What does a differential do? The …
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You May Be Using Your Brakes Incorrectly

Sure, it’s impressive when a car can accelerate quickly, but stopping is just as, if not more important. Inspecting your brakes is a regular part of vehicle maintenance. But all the checkups in the world won’t matter if you’re not using those brakes correctly in the first place. The most effective braking strategy In a recent …
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Three Do-It-Yourself Car Maintenance Projects to Try Next

Taking your car in for minor repairs can be costly and time-consuming, which makes learning how to complete some of your own car maintenance projects even more valuable. While working on your own car can be intimidating, there are plenty of projects you can complete on your own time based on your car’s specific needs. …
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Oil Changes And Car Washes Are Not Enough Maintenance

Half a century ago, if a person purchased a car, they could expect it to last two to three years. As technology has progressed, manufacturers have learned how to make their products more precise in fit, with better quality, and have thereby elongated system life spans. That is true from the suspension and engine systems in a car, all …
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Why “Lifetime Fluids” Aren’t Really Lifetime Fluids

Maintaining your vehicle is easier than ever today, with fluids and parts that provide optimum performance. Though fluids have come a long way in recent decades, many owners get caught up in the hype and lure of “lifetime fluids.” But this name is often more misleading than it appears, and we’re here with the truth …
1999 Mazda RX7

Why the Mazda RX7 Is Admired More Than the Newer RX8

Today, Mazda’s mostly known for stylish SUVs and the beloved MX-5 Miata. But the Japanese automaker has another claim to fame: its use of rotary cars. Up until 2019, Mazda was the only Japanese automaker to ever win Le Mans, and it did it with a rotary-powered car. A rotary engine powered one of the …
A driver uses an emergency roadside kit to repair his car.

9 Roadside Emergency Kit Essentials

Let’s face it—a breakdown by the side of a busy highway or sketchy neighborhood is enough to cause a nervous breakdown. If you haven’t already, it’s statistically inevitable that you’ll eventually be the unwilling recipient of mechanical misfortune. To help alleviate some of the stress that comes along with car troubles, you should have a …
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Basic Things Every Driver Should Know About Cars: Part 2 of 2

Previously we covered a portion of a list of things every driver should know about cars. That installment is found here. In this next installment, a few other basic things every driver should know are discussed such as, filters, tire pressures, what to do if you can’t start your car, and what are good things …
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Basic Things Every Driver Should Know About Cars: Part 1 of 2

Car curious? Don’t know much about cars but want to learn a few things to avoid feeling ignorant about the subject? It doesn’t matter if a vehicle is owned, leased, or borrowed, there are a few things everyone, especially new drivers, should know about them. Follow along in this two-part series as we go over …
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6 Ways to Maximize your Post 200k Mileage

It’s no secret that most people that buy a car want their car to last as long as possible. There are actually a few things you can do to try and ensure that your vehicle runs up to 200,000 miles and beyond. With just a few simple steps and a little extra TLC your car …
1971 Datsun 240Z engine bay

Why an Ultra-Low-Mileage Car Could Be a Maintenance Nightmare

Nowadays, it’s not unusual nowadays to see cars, trucks, and SUVs travel 200,000 miles or more. But, generally speaking, most used buyers look for low-mileage cars, which have seen less wear-and-tear on their components. This is especially true when looking at classic cars. That 1971 Datsun 240Z that recently sold for over $300,000 only had …
A sign indicates that the price per gallon of regular gas is $2.42 at a gas station on June 13, 2019 in Miami, Florida

Why Does My Car Smell Like Gas?

The smell of gas could strike fear in the hearts of many drivers. Gas is a highly-flammable substance and is often the cause of vehicle fires. If your car smells like gas, you should take it to a mechanic as quickly as possible. If you smell raw gasoline around your car, it could indicate a very …
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The History Behind Blinker Fluid

While not everybody enjoys a practical joke or prank, there are a number that make car maintenance novices the butt of the joke. A newbie that doesn’t have their whits about them could very well find themselves off hunting for an imaginary product all for a laugh. Blinker fluid is one of those prank products. …