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The 5 Approaches to Vehicle Maintenance

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September 16, 2022

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How to Recover a Vehicle After Flood Damage

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September 15, 2022

How Does a Turbocharger or Supercharger Work?

How Does a Turbocharger or Supercharger Work?

September 12, 2022

What Do Spark Plugs Do?

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What Do Spark Plugs Do?

September 7, 2022

Why is My Engine Overheating?

Why is My Engine Overheating?

If your car or truck is overheating, pull over and let it cool before checking the coolant.

August 23, 2022

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Fix Windshield Wiper Chatter

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Fix Windshield Wiper Chatter

Windshield wiper chatter is not only annoying, but it can leave your windshield with smears and streaks that compromise your...

August 2, 2022

How motor oil color affects performance. (Hint: It doesn’t).

How motor oil color affects performance. (Hint: It doesn’t).

Oil color is not an indication of the lubricant's condition. Oil analysis is the only accurate way to know a...

July 21, 2022

Do Older Engines Need Oil With ZDDP Additives?

Do Older Engines Need Oil With ZDDP Additives?

Using a high-zinc oil with a high dose of ZDDP additives helps protect classic car and hot rod engines. AMSOIL...

July 13, 2022

How to Increase Horsepower for Under $500

How to Increase Horsepower for Under $500

Getting more air into and out of the engine are two relatively cheap ways to increase horsepower.

July 7, 2022

The Difference Between GL-4 and GL-5 Gear Oil

The Difference Between GL-4 and GL-5 Gear Oil

The main difference between GL-4 and GL-5 gear oils is in the level of extreme-pressure (EP) additives.

July 5, 2022

How Often Should I Change Transmission Fluid?

How Often Should I Change Transmission Fluid?

How often to change transmission fluid depends on several factors we outline in this post.

June 21, 2022

How to Check Power Steering Fluid (and When to Change it)

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How to Check Power Steering Fluid (and When to Change it)

There are a couple ways to change power steering fluid, depending on your technical know-how.

June 14, 2022

Prep Your Vehicle Now for Your Summer Road Trip

Prep Your Vehicle Now for Your Summer Road Trip

A summer road trip should bring good memories, not car trouble.

May 18, 2022

How Do I Switch from Conventional to Synthetic Oil?

How Do I Switch from Conventional to Synthetic Oil?

You don't need to do anything special before you switch to synthetic oil after having used conventional oil.

May 11, 2022

Gear Oil vs. Engine Oil: What’s The Difference?

Gear Oil vs. Engine Oil: What’s The Difference?

Gear oil uses a different viscosity classification and different additives.

May 9, 2022

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