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Your car is being towed — so you rush to open the door and sit inside. You're safe now from being towed away, right? Here's what actually happens if you do.
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While you can have a tire with a nail in it repaired, a tire with a bulge is a different story. What causes it, and why is it considered unfixable?
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Muscle cars and animals are a match made in heaven: Mustang, Road Runner, Viper. But why would Chevy's 327 engine be named after a mouse, of all animals?
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Awkwardly shaped gardens often force you to maneuver your lawn mower in different directions, but what are the rules for dragging it backward?
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Have you ever wondered why experienced bikers lean sideways when taking a turn? The answer is a matter of safety, courtesy of some simple physics.
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When it comes to transmissions, words like gear ratio and final drive are thrown around a lot. Can changing gear rations give your car a higher top speed?
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GM owners have found their cars being stolen, allegedly with little effort by thieves exploiting a security flaw in multiple models. Now, it's going to court.
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If you have ever seen a semi-truck idling at a rest stop and wondered just how much money they're wasting, we have the answers for you. Here's what we know.
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Have you ever noticed a big plastic scoop underneath a semi-truck while driving down the highway? It actually serves a very important purpose.
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The tire bead is an essential component of any tire, and any damage to it could be a one-way ticket to needing new tires. Here's how to keep it safe.
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Is oil sheering a cause for concern? Here's everything you need to know about oil sheering and how it can affect your vehicle's engine performance.
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If you're trying to lift something heavy, a jack can be incredibly useful, if not necessary, but do you need a screw jack or a hydraulic jack?
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If you want to make your own sparkling water or soda at home, your two major choices are the SodaStream and Ninja Thirsti. Which should you pick?
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Once you know about it, you'll see it everywhere: The Camry dent, spotted on the corners of the rear bumper of Camrys everywhere. How did it become so famous?
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Duramax diesel engines have been featured in various vehicles, notably GM trucks, for decades. Why do some of these engines have two thermostats?
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Towing on your car or truck over capacity is a very bad thing. To understand why, we've broken down some reasons, and included tips for how to avoid that.
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Everyone loves the chance to add personal touches to their vehicles, but tires only come in one color. Why are tires black, and could we ever see colored tires?
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Here's why it's highly important to buy the right oil filter for your engine and whether getting the wrong one can cause low oil pressure.
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With its release in 2024, the Apple Watch's Vitals app became a centralized place for all of your health stats. Here's how it works and what it's capable of.
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Beginning in 2025, California has instituted "Daylighting" laws, but to people outside of the state, it might be unclear what those laws entail.
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Those boxes you'll find underneath the cab and trailers of larger trucks have a very useful purpose. Here's what they're for and what you'll find in them.
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DeWalt has a number of lines for its bevvy of power tools, and the XR stands out among them for professionals. Here's what to expect from an XR tool.
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Many use Apple Pay as a quick and convenient way to buy what they need. However, there are still some retailers that don't offer it as a payment method.
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Semi-trucks are an integral part of modern-day shipping and logistics, and it's all thanks to one man's problem-solving skills over 100 years ago.
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In 2017, Cummins announced the AEOS, an EV semi-truck. But it's been nearly 10 years since that announcement, with no news from Cummins. What happened?
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If you're in the business of repairing vehicles, you may have heard of Napa PROlink. But what is PROlink exactly, and can you use it for free?
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If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, chances are, it has locking wheel hubs for switching between 2WD and 4WD. How do these hubs actually work?
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