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A customer examines a bottle of oil in an auto parts store

Cars By Mark Roy 6 months ago

Is Diesel Engine Oil Any Different From Regular Oil?

Oil is a crucial part of every internal combustion engine. Diesel and gasoline engines work differently, so is diesel engine oil any different from regular oil?

SUVs and Crossovers By Tauseef Zia 6 months ago

Do Any Modern SUVs Have Split Tailgates?

Split tailgates offer a lot of convenience and functionality, but modern SVUs are embracing the trend with a luxury twist.

A close-up of the propeller on a single-engine plane

Aviation By Samyak Goswami 6 months ago

Why Single-Engine Propeller Planes Have Slightly Angled Engines

Single-engine propeller planes are a common type of smaller aircraft. One of their unique characteristics is that the engines are slightly angled. Why is that?

DJI Avata 2 drone being held in hand beside the sea

Drones By Bob Sharp 6 months ago

Is The DJI Avata 2 A Good Drone For Beginners?

FPV drones are very fun, but they can sometimes be intimidating for newbies. Has DJI changed that with the Avata 2 FPV drone? Here's the lowdown.

Underhood view of a Mitsubishi CRDI diesel engine, branded as Commonrail DI-D

Cars By Alvin Reyes 6 months ago

What Does DI-D Stand For On Mitsubishi Engines, And How Does The Engine Tech Work?

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?

Car getting pulled over by police officer

Cars By Mikael Trench 6 months ago

Why Do Cops Touch Your Tail Lights If You Get Pulled Over?

Have you ever noticed a police officer tapping our touching a tail light before approaching a pulled over driver? There's a remarkable reason for the act.

A U.S. Navy F-4B from VF-111 dropping bombs over Vietnam

Aviation By Jonathan H. Kantor 6 months ago

America's Deadliest Aircraft From Every Aerial War

The United States has been a part of multiple major conflicts throughout history and in each one there was a clear MVP in the air. These are them.

A white GMC Sierra parked outside a warehouse in the snow, front 3/4 view

Cars By Alvin Reyes 6 months ago

Can A Cold Start Hurt A Diesel Engine? Here's What You Should Know

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?

A banner depicting various IRGC missiles hangs from a Tehran building in April 2024

Military By Alec Hively 6 months ago

How Many Missiles Does Iran Have?

The conflict between Iran and Israel doesn't seem to be coming to an end anytime soon, and both are preparing for the worst. Here's how many missiles Iran has.

Various Wankel-powered Mazda vehicles including Series I Cosmo Sport, 787B race car, RX-3 race car, Familia R100, and Luce parked together with Cosmo right-side fender in focus

Classic Cars By Madeline Cuccio 6 months ago

Mazda Owes Its First Appearance In The US To This American Aircraft Company

Mazda vehicles were sold around the world for decades, but it took an American aircraft company interested in the Mazda Cosmo engines to bring them to the U.S.

Gemini and OpenAI ChatGPT app icons on phone screens

Artificial Intelligence By Max Miller 6 months ago

This Easy Trick Can Help Avoid The Most Annoying Issue With ChatGPT And Gemini

One of the biggest annoyances about AI is the way it speaks to the user, but you can use one built-in feature of ChatGPT and Gemini to fix this.

Subaru STI S209 on the move, white exterior, front 3/4 view

Cars By Travis Langness 6 months ago

5 Subaru Models With The Most Horsepower, Ranked

Subaru has never really been about chasing outright performance numbers, but there have been a few highlights. Which Subaru model has the most horsepower?

Smartphones By UmmeAimon Shabbir 6 months ago

How Is AT&T's 55+ Discounted Plan Different From Its Standard Phone Plans?

AT&T offers a plan aimed at subscribers who are 55 years of age or older, but it does have some limitations. Here's everything you need to know.

Front 3/4 view of a blue Ford Mustang Convertible with the side marker lights on

Cars By Tauseef Zia 6 months ago

Why American Cars Have Side Markers (But European Cars Don't)

American cars and European cars have some pretty major differences, with a notable one being side marker lights. Why don't European cars have them?

Four new white Kenworth T680 trucks parked in a row

Trucks By Casey Cooper 6 months ago

Is The Kenworth T680 A Good Truck To Buy? Here's What Long-Haul Drivers Have To Say

Kenworth is one of the most popular semi truck manufacturers in America, with one of its notable models being the T680. What do long-haul drivers say about it?

Front 3/4 view of Koenigsegg Gemera with doors open, high angle

Cars By Stephen Fogel 6 months ago

Koenigsegg Gemera: How Much HP Does The 'Light Speed' Supercar Have?

Koenigsegg has ventured into the world of four-seat supercars, in its own way, with the Gemera. How much horsepower does this incredible machine actually have?

A monitor and a gaming PC, showing an AIO cooler inside

Desktops By Monica J. White 6 months ago

Signs It's Time To Replace Your PC's AIO Cooler

Water cooling your PC with an AIO cooler is effective, but it can be a little stressful. Here's how to know if it's time to replace your AIO cooler.

A blue Toyota Stout with some paint imperfections parked in front of an old building, front 3/4 view

Trucks By Tolu Akinshete 6 months ago

Why Was The Toyota Stout Discontinued & Which Pickup Truck Replaced It?

The Toyota Stout was one of the automotive giant's first attempts at a pickup truck for North America. Why was it discontinued? Which model replaced it?

3D printed connector feet for a Milwaukee Packout panel

Milwaukee By Daniel Trock 6 months ago

These Third-Party Feet Make The Veto Pro Pac Compatible With Milwaukee Packout

Looking to make your Veto Pro Pac compatible with your Milwaukee Packout? The two aren't natively compatible, but these third-party feet will solve the problem.

Dual-overhead camshaft-equipped V8 engine with timing cover removed showing timing gears and chains

Cars By Madeline Cuccio 6 months ago

Do V8 Engines Use More Gas Than V6s?

The amount of fuel an engine uses is determined by a lot of different factors, including the cylinder count. Do V8 engines generally use more gas than V6s?

Cars By Mark Cowley 6 months ago

Does A New Air Filter Improve Your Car's Performance?

Car enthusiasts are always looking for new upgrades for their cars. One common option is a new air filter, but does it actually improve performance?

Technology By Nadeem Sarwar 6 months ago

How Does A Fridge's Icemaker Work? A Look At The Tech Behind It All

We may take the icemaker in our refrigerator for granted, but there's some wild science and history behind the technology that reaches hundreds of years back.

Painting showing every Blue Angels jet from Grumman F9F Panther through F/A-18 Hornet

Aviation By Michael Sullivan 6 months ago

Every Fighter Jet Flown By The Blue Angels, From 1946 To Present

The Navy's world-famous flight team has showcased the limits of military aviation for decades. These are the jets the Blue Angels have taken to the air.

iPhone By Patrick Phillips 6 months ago

You Can Charge Your iPhone With An iPad - Here's How

Stuck somewhere away from home without a means of charging your iPhone? If you also have an iPad, there's a workaround to use your tablet to charge your phone.