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When EGR Valves Go Bad
There are quite a few things that can cause the engine in your car to run poorly. Most drivers are familiar with failure points such as spark plugs, spark plug wires, fuel pumps, fuel injectors and other items. Not many, however, are familiar with EGR valves, though....
read moreWhen Subaru Made Saabs
Not long ago, I was on Reddit cruising through a few of the automotive sub-reddits and a particular post caught my eye. It mentioned a car called a “Saabaru.” As soon as I saw that, I chuckled and wondered what the author was making fun of; either it’s a car...
read moreThe Advantages of Driver’s Education Classes
A major transition into adulthood for teenagers is when they get their first driver’s license. Aside from the “coolness” effect, a driver’s license also provides teens with a sense of real independence. After all, no longer is it necessary to have a parent involved in...
read moreUltra-efficient Mazda petrol could beat diesels on fuel economy
Due in 2019, the Skyactiv-X engine family will replace today’s Skyactiv-G units. It could make Mazda the first carmaker to use compression ignition on a production car. Gasoline engines typically ignite fuel using a spark within the cylinder. Compression ignition...
read moreHow to Restore the Interior of an Old Camper or RV
Not everyone can afford a brand-new motorhome or travel trailer. In fact, few really can. Let’s face it, new motorhomes and travel trailers are expensive and those on a budget can be left out. That doesn’t mean that those of us with limited means are shut out of the...
read moreHow to Help Your Teen Pass Their Driving Test First Time
Here's some tips from our friends across the pond: Finally reaching the age threshold to be able to learn to drive is an exciting time for many teenagers. Getting a full driving license and then being able to drive their own car is a vital next step for many teens on...
read moreAlternative Fuels
There is a lot of excitement about alternative fuels and here are three reasons why: Most alternative fuels are not derived from rapidly depleting fossil fuel resources Alternative fuels can help America become more energy independent Most alternative fuels create...
read moreCars Are Getting Both Faster & More Efficient
It wasn’t so long ago that the most powerful cars had horsepower ratings in the 375 to 400 HP range. Today, it’s hard to believe that horsepower ratings like this are actually pretty average. Last year, drivers searching for cars with 600+ horsepower on tap, an...
read moreNight Vision Perfected
Driving at night can be dangerous. The main issue is that the headlights on a car can only illuminate so far, and when driving at a good speed, objects in the path can creep up quickly. Add to the equation the blinding glare of oncoming headlights, or soaking wet,...
read moreWhen it comes to vehicle safety, bigger isn’t always better
Desperate to dress up the Trump administration’s possible rollback of fuel economy standards for cars as something other than what it is — a fat prize package for the auto and oil industries — some of the president’s supporters have come up with a doozy. They’re...
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