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Top 5 Mods for Your Turbo Subaru

Austin Torvinen|Jun 11, 2018 8:00 AM

So you’re now a part of the worldwide Subaru Community. You wave to other WRX and turbocharged Subaru owners on the road. And you can’t wait to start modifying your car.

8 Car Maintenance To-Dos at 200,000 Miles

Andy Arendt|May 22, 2018 11:56 AM

The average car on the road in the U.S. is 11 years old, and the average owner puts on 13,500 miles per year. If you’re one of these frugal folks – congratulations.

Transmission Flush vs Fluid Change: Which is Better?

John Baker|May 08, 2018 10:56 AM

It depends on what you want to accomplish. But, first of all, check your owner’s manual to see if your vehicle manufacturer recommends one instead of the other.

Should I Warm Up My Motorcycle Before Riding?

John Baker|May 03, 2018 10:10 AM

As soon as you crawl out of bed tomorrow morning, try this experiment: run outside and sprint down the street. Aside from embarrassment over your jammies (or lack thereof), how do you suppose you’ll feel?

8 Hot AMSOIL Products for Your Hot Rod

Jamie Jarvi|Apr 20, 2018 10:52 AM

If you’re anything like us, the highly anticipated sights and sounds of hot rods, muscle cars and restomods returning to the open road makes you a bit giddy. It’s a sure sign of road trips, car shows and all things summer.

Should You Use Diesel Competition Oil?

Mark Nyholm|Apr 10, 2018 11:44 AM

April is here, and for those who love to spend time at the drag strip challenging their reaction time, on a dirt strip hooked to a sled, or tied down on a roller dyno grunting for power, the diesel competition season is upon us.

Why Does My Car’s Engine Burn Oil?

John Baker|Apr 10, 2018 8:10 AM

The simple answer: It’s probably wearing out. Over time, the piston rings have likely become worn or stuck in their grooves, preventing them from sealing tightly against the cylinder wall.

What to Know When Choosing Shock Oil

John Baker|Apr 04, 2018 4:30 PM

A shock oil’s number-one task is to deliver consistency. Consistent dampening despite temperature changes. Consistent rebound despite different terrain. Consistent performance so you can ride or drive confidently.

Making Sense of New Oil Specifications: GM dexos and API SN Plus

Andy Arendt|Mar 29, 2018 9:38 AM

As engine-operating conditions grow more severe, so do the demands placed on your motor oil.

How Do I Switch from Conventional to Synthetic Oil?

John Baker|Mar 14, 2018 9:16 AM

To borrow a famous slogan, just do it. There is still some confusion about changing to a different type of oil in vehicles, particularly older models that have accumulated many miles. A small group of ill-informed individuals in garages and on blogs still cling to old beliefs that synthetic motor oils cause roller followers to