5 Underrated Motor Oil Brands That Can Compete With Castrol
Castrol is often considered engine oil royalty. Its products are great, make no mistake, but there are some underrated oil brands that are worth a chance.
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Stories By Tom Clark
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Toyota Once Used Two Different Inline-5 Diesels For The Land Cruiser
The inline-five is not an especially common engine configuration these days, but back in the 1990s multiple Toyota Land Cruisers made regular use of them.
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The Dodge Viper Might Be Dead, But This New Supercar Could Be The Next Best Thing
The Dodge Viper is no more, but some of its components live on. Bristol is building an ultra-limited run of new cars with a familiar V10 under the hood.
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Which Direction Should Solar Panels Face?
Getting solar panels up on your roof can be great for starting to generate some of your home energy needs, but being able to point them south is important.
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Drawbacks Of Using All-Season Tires
All-season tires are often thought of as do-it-all options, and that can be true, but there are lots of situations where more specialized tires will do better.
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Does J-B Weld Work On Plastic?
Working on a project that involves plastic? Before you dig into your stash of J-B Weld, there are some nuances to using it that you should be aware of.
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How To Clean And Defrost A Chest Freezer (And How Often You Should)
Your chest freezer isn't an appliance you can just set and forget. Given enough time, it'll need a good cleaning so it can work properly. Here's how to do it.
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ScreenX Vs. IMAX: What's The Difference?
ScreenX and IMAX can both make a trip to the movies feel like an event, but their approaches to immersion — and potential drawbacks — aren’t the same.
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Why Winter Diesel Is Adjusted Differently Than Winter Gasoline (And Why It Matters)
Diesel and gasoline change with the seasons, and this is especially true in the winter, where they undergo different adjustments to ensure they flow properly.
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Milwaukee's M18 Battery Just Got A Huge Power Upgrade Without Getting Bigger
Power tools are nothing without their batteries. Fortunately, Milwaukee has just given its M18 series of tools a nice boost with a pair of new battery packs.
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How To Clean Your Washing Machine Using Baking Soda
Baking soda is a common household cleaner, but using it in a washing machine comes with an important caveat. Your owner's manual should be your first stop.
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You Should Never Use This Type Of Power Tool On Concrete
You have to use the right power tool when working with concrete. Trying to use just anything you have on hand could put both you and your tools at risk.
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Who Is RadioShack Owned By And How Many Stores Are Left?
The RadioShack of today is far removed from its 20th-century heyday, but the brand is still alive, albeit under new ownership and a different retail strategy.
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Are V6 Engines More Reliable Than Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engines?
Turbocharged 4-cylinder engines are everywhere now, and while they do tend to have similar performance metrics, is one more reliable than the other?
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Texas May Have A Way To Help Roads Last Longer, Especially In Extreme Heat
Over time, roads will need repairs and maintenance, but what if there was a way to make them last longer? Well, Texas researchers may have just figured it out.
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The Telltale Signs The Air Conditioner You Have Is Too Small For Your Home
Air conditioning is pretty much a requirement in the summer heat. There are a few signs that the AC unit that you have might not be suitable for your home.
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Japanese Navy Destroyer Returns Home After US Tomahawk Missile Upgrade
After months of work, the first of several Japanese naval destroyers has been retrofitted with American Tomahawk missiles and is returning home.
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Which Detroit Diesel Engine Was Called The 'Fuel Pincher' & What Made It So Special?
Detroit Diesel, which began life as GM's diesel division, has a reputation for producing standout engines. Its early '80's-era Fuel Pincher is one of them.
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying That Cheap Inkjet Printer
An inkjet printer might have an attractive price tag, especially if you don't plan to print much, but that's not the whole story of what it will cost.
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New Anti-Drone Weapon Fits In A Shipping Container And Fires Faster Than Mach 1
A new anti-drone weapon called the Hermes aims to be a fast, precise, and more practical way of handling large numbers of drones.
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Who Makes 10.3 Liter Big Block Engines Besides Chevy?
Chevrolet's ZZ632 big block engine may be the most recognizable engine in the 10.3-liter displacement class, but it isn't the only 632ci big block available.
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New Mazda Patent Hints At Powerful Future Rotary Engine Possibility
Mazda's new patent isn't an announcement, but this could mean it's revisiting its rotary engine technology for use in future vehicles. Time will tell.
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Why Don't Modern Cars Backfire As Often As Older Models?
While just about any internal combustion engine can backfire, older ones tend to be more susceptible to the phenomenon due to how they were constructed.
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America Drops Experimental Drone Battalion After Less Than A Year In Operation
The U.S. Army is all-in on drones, but that hasn't stopped it from phasing out a drone battalion that's only been operating since November 2025.
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How Much Can It Cost To Repair Or Replace The Turbocharger In A Volkswagen?
It's best to get your Volkswagen's turbocharger fixed or replaced asap, but the cost of doing so can vary by model, year, engine, labor costs, and more.
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Ryobi's Dropping A 30th Anniversary Limited Edition 18V Snow Shovel
Ryobi seems to be readying to release an upgraded model of its 10" power snow shovel (basically a tiny snow blower) and there's a 30th anniversary version, too.
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Are Bosch And Milwaukee 12V Batteries Interchangeable?
If the battery in your Bosch power tool dies, but you have a Milwaukee battery nearby, check to see how compatible the two are before making a decision.
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