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Can You Use Non-Detergent Motor Oil In Your Car?

staff@slashgear.com (Alan Bradley) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000

The answer is less should you use non-detergent oil on your car, but can you? There might be a couple examples where it would be okay.

Why Do Cops Use UV Flashlights?

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0000

UV flashlights have everyday uses, but they serve a bigger purpose for law enforcement. Here's how they're often used during investigations.

How Old Is The Dyson V6 & Has It Been Discontinued?

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000

The Dyson V6 cordless stick vacuum is a venerable product in the company's lineup, but finding new ones - or replacement parts - might be difficult.

One-Of-1,255 1968 BMW 1600 GT Heads To Auction As A Certified Classic

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:38:12 +0000

Here's something you don't see very often: a BMW 1600 GT on U.S. soil. This one is heading to auction with enough provenance to secure a big price.

How Much Does The Arcan 3 Ton Floor Jack Cost At Costco & Can You Buy It In-Store?

staff@slashgear.com (Quina Baterna) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:45:00 +0000

Costco has a nice deal on a 3-ton Arcan floor jack, and you might be wondering how much it is and where you can buy it. Here's what you need to know.

4 Ryobi Tools With Deep Discounts In August 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Cody D. Campbell) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:34:44 +0000

Ryobi's tools generally offer great value to begin with, but big discounts like these August 2026 specials can make them even more compelling.

Why Consumer Reports Says You Should Skip This Luxury Compact Car In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Patrick Phillips) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:45:00 +0000

Consumer Reports has nearly a century of history providing insight for shoppers, and this extends well into the luxury compact car category for 2026.

The Warning Signs It's Time To Replace Your Circular Saw Blade

staff@slashgear.com (Joe Oliveto) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0000

Circular saws are powerful cutting tools, but they're dependent on a sharp blade. Circular saw blades inevitably wear down over time, needing replacement.

7 Pieces Of Camping Gear Worth Buying From Costco (And 5 To Skip)

staff@slashgear.com (Cassidy Ward) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Heading out for a weekend in the outdoors? Take a look at the Costco camping gear that's worth bringing along and what you're better off skipping.

Do Portable Air Conditioners Need To Be Drained?

staff@slashgear.com (Patrick Phillips) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Dreading the summer heatwaves to come? A portable air conditioning unit can quickly bring relief to your home, but some units need more upkeep than others.

5 Car Brands Bringing Back Boxy SUVs

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000

SUVs went through a design era that was all curves, but several automakers are bringing back old-school, boxy SUVs, often with off-road capability to boot.

What Does Dexos Mean In Motor Oil?

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0000

When you go shopping for oil, you might encounter a Dexos certification on some brands. What does this certification actually mean? What's it for?

Harbor Freight Just Dropped A New Color For Its US General Mini Toolbox

staff@slashgear.com (Alan Bradley) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0000

For all of the Harbor Freight shoppers out there who enjoy the store's various product color options or its US General mini toolboxes, we have good news.

3 Harbor Freight Daytona Floor Jacks & Accessories You Can Only Buy In-Store

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Harbor Freight's Daytona line of floor jacks and accessories is well-regarded by consumers, but some Daytona products are only available in-store.

What Distinguishes Fleetlines From Other Classic Chevy Sedans?

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Chevrolet is one of the premier names in classic cars, and chiefly classic sedans. One of those is the Chevy Fleetline, but what separates it from the rest?

How Often Should An Air Conditioner Be Serviced & Can You Do The Maintenance Yourself?

staff@slashgear.com (Ron King) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0000

With most air conditioners, you can just set them to your desired temp and then ignore them, but that doesn't mean they don't need maintenance.

The Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Is Quicker Than These 4 Sports Cars

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0000

The Toyota Rav4 Plug-In hybrid SUV is by no means a sports car, but thanks to its electric assistance it's actually lightning in the 0-60 mph sprint.

5 Signs You're Using The Wrong Motor Oil For Your Car

staff@slashgear.com (Patrick Phillips) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Motor oil is a vital element in a well functioning automobile, but not all oils suit all engines, and it can be very easy to put the wrong stuff in yours.

4 Settings Every New Galaxy Watch 9 Owner Needs To Enable Immediately

staff@slashgear.com (Sagar Naresh) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy Watch9 offers lots of incremental upgrades over its predecessors, but its more arcane settings options have been floating around for awhile.

Harbor Freight Claims Its New Bauer 20V Cordless Pruner Can Cut Branches Over An Inch Thick

staff@slashgear.com (Quina Baterna) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Harbor Freight makes some big claims for its new Bauer 20V Cordless Pruner, but early positive customer feedback says it's got the advertised cutting power.