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Can A Beverage Cooler Be Used As A Refrigerator?

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:45:00 +0000

Small beverage coolers are great for keeping your drinks cold in a room other than your kitchen, but what about keeping food cold? Here's what you need to know.

Should You Get An Oil Change Before Or After A Long Road Trip?

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:45:00 +0000

If you're about to set off driving across the country on a road trip, you might think about getting an oil change first. Here's what to know.

This Car Brand Also Makes Airplanes

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0000

Think this famous automaker only builds reliable commuter cars? Discover the $7 million, 500 mph private jets the company actually manufactures.

5 Of The Best Mini DeWalt Tools You Can Buy In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Cody D. Campbell) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Tired of heavy power tools cramping your tight job site? Discover five compact, ultra-portable power tools from DeWalt that deliver full-sized performance.

12 Harbor Freight Home Improvement Tools Under $100 Worth Adding To Your Collection

staff@slashgear.com (Daniel Feininger) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Power tool collections don't need to break the bank. These Harbor Freight drills, sanders, multitools, and more can help upgrade your home for under $100.

What Do The Square Symbols On Most Ovens Mean?

staff@slashgear.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Modern ovens can do it all, from broiling. defrosting, and often even more - as long as you know which of its square symbols translate to which setting.

How To Know When It's Time To Replace Your Chainsaw Bar

staff@slashgear.com (Ron King) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Does your chainsaw drift sideways or drop its chain no matter how much you tighten it? Discover the hidden signs that your guide bar is finally dead.

12 Of The Most Popular Military Vehicles Civilians Can Actually Own

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Tanks, Humvees, fighter planes and even submarines aren't just for the military -- here's what civilians can store in the garage, hangar, and dock.

These Are The Only 3 Trucks With Better Resale Value Than The Ford Ranger

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Resale value may not be the number one thing you look for when truck shopping, but it's worth considering, especially when some retain this much value.

Odd-Fire Vs. Even-Fire V6 Engines: What's The Difference?

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Why would engineers intentionally design a V6 engine to have a rough, uneven rhythm? Discover the cost-cutting history behind this mechanical quirk.

How Much Does A Drone Pilot Make On Average?

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Drone pilot is becoming a growing career choice, but how much can you reasonably expect to make? The answer can vary, but there is a general range.

How Many Amps Does A Refrigerator Typically Use?

staff@slashgear.com (Eric Hamilton) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Amps, not watts, are the number that matters when wiring a refrigerator or picking a generator, and the running figure on the label is only half of it.

5 Toyota Engines You Should Steer Clear Of

staff@slashgear.com (Aidan Eckhardt) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Toyota is renowned for its reliability, but not even this carmaker gets it right all the time.

Why Do Most Sports Cars Only Have 2 Doors?

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Think sports cars only have two doors because it looks cool? Discover the hidden physics and structural engineering behind the classic coupe layout.

Ruf's New Flat-Eight Engine Is A 1,000 HP Manual Transmission Beast

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0000

German exotic carmaker Ruf Automobile recently unveiled a prototype flat-eight engine fitted to a modified Ruf CTR3 that kicks out more than 1,000 horsepower.

7 Tools To Always Bring On A Road Trip (And 3 To Leave At Home)

staff@slashgear.com (Sagar Naresh) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

When preparing for a trip, some people pack too much and others pack too little. In either case, we're here to help.

Ford Really Messed Up With These Infuriating Oil Filter Locations

staff@slashgear.com (Shane Schmid) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Staying on top of car maintenance is important, especially the oil and filter. Ford decided to make that job a lot more difficult than it needs to be.

Why Do Car Brands Keep Reviving Old Nameplates?

staff@slashgear.com (Shane Schmid) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Have you seen legendary car names slapped onto their electric crossovers? Discover the real reasons automakers keep reviving dead nameplates.

5 Of Our Favorite Costco Kitchen Gadgets In 2026 (So Far)

staff@slashgear.com (Quina Baterna) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0000

Costco sells lots of kitchen gadgets, but the best picks help with cooking, prep, drinks, storage, or small-space needs without wasting counter space.

13 Of The Top Milwaukee Summer Items You Can Buy

staff@slashgear.com (Daniel Feininger) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

These Milwaukee items are not only good buys, but timely buys for summer. Add these to your tool collection this summer.