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Using your daytime running lights may seem like an extra step between headlights on and off, but they're actually an important part of daily driving safety.
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Projector headlights are more common in modern cars, implementing a far more focused beam of light on to the road compared to older reflector lamps.
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Transmission faults, depending on the car, will display a specific warning light or message in the dashboard. Here's what you should do for this error code.
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If you've ridden in a Bentley, you may have seen some beautiful, real wood veneer panels. What kind of wood are the panels in a Bentley, and how are they made?
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Rolling resistance is the force that tires experience while moving on a surface. High rolling resistance tires are not very beneficial for EVs. Why is that?
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Sea Foam fuel additive is pretty well-known, but what's different about Sea Foam spray? How is it used and can it hurt your vehicle to use it?
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Manual transmission cars are more common in Europe and Japan than the United States, but knowing how to safely use neutral with a stick shift is important.
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Chevrolet pickup trucks haven't used square wheel wells for a while. Why did the old Chevrolet trucks have square wells? Why do newer models have rounded ones?
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Oil change costs can vary depending on the type of engine, oil requirements, and more, so you can probably imagine what the prices are like for high-end cars.
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Every automatic transmission car has a neutral gear, but you won't find yourself using it very often. Here's when you should (and shouldn't) shift to neutral.
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There are many car features that have fallen by the wayside in recent years, and one of them is that blue tint at the top. But what purpose did it serve?
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Honda's mid-sized Ridgeline pickup is a solid offering, but every car has its problems; what are owners saying about the Ridgeline's issues?
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Your car's brake rotors need to be replaced every so often. We'll tell you what the rotors do, why they need replacing, and how to tell when it's time.
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Tires are a crucial piece of the automotive puzzle, and a set of tires can make or break a car. How long can they last if you don't do a lot of miles?
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While cleaning the gunk off your engine isn't a bad idea, should you get out your power washer and go to town? The answer depends on a few different things.
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Easily one of the most talked about modern vehicles, the Tesla Cybertruck is quite the attraction. How much does each trim cost if you pay cash?
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Replacing your vehicle's halogen bulbs with cheap LED headlights you found on sale may sound like a good idea, but you probably should avoid it.
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WD-40 is a miracle liquid, famous for its pretty much endless uses around the garage, workshop, or the house. Is it safe to use WD-40 on rubber?
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A car's engine bay tends to get dirty fairly quickly and easily. It's a good idea to clean it every once in a while. How do you do that properly?
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Most know of the name RAV4 for being Toyota's best-selling car, but the abbreviation actually spells out exactly what features to expect from the vehicle, too.
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Car enthusiasts always prefer manual transmissions, but they come with a few caveats. One of those is lugging the engine. Why should you avoid doing this?
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Kenworth is synonymous with American trucking, and all of its machines are very capable. What's the largest Kenworth truck? How much can it pull?
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Pirelli has been partially owned by Chinese state-run company Sinochem since 2015. Now the Italian government wants to prevent China from owning it outright.
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A car is comprised of many parts, and a lot of them have different names between UK English and U.S. English. Why are car hoods called bonnets in England?
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Every engine requires oil to function, though oil itself has changed a lot over the decades. Can you actually use synthetic oil in an older engine?
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Mitsubishi Motors is a pioneer of many things in the automotive industry, including the company's line of DI-D engines. How do they actually work?
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Diesel engines are pretty different to gas engines, and that extends to cold starts. Can a cold start actually hurt or damage a diesel engine?
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