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12 Easy First Mods for the F-150 Owner
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Great, you've got an F-150. Too bad it's boring and looks like everyone else's truck. That's the downside to owning the No. 1 best-selling
Why the F-150 Raptor is the Most Capable 4X4 Today
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Why is the Ford F-150 Raptor is the most capable 4X4 pickup today? Gee, where do I start? We could mention the fact that the F-Series has
Test Your Driving Skills at a SCCA Track Night in America Event Near You
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So you think you really know how to drive that fast car in your driveway? Do you want to put yourself and your hot rod to the test but don't
5 Reasons the F-150 Rocks Off-Road (& How to Make it Better)
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So the Ford F-150 is the best-selling truck in America since George Washington was driving. So what? That means Ford has been getting it
Are You Ready For Hurricane Season?
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Summer and fall are hurricane season, and when the forecast calls for extreme weather, the last thing you want is to be among the mob of
Father-Kids Road Trips
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Another Father's Day has come and gone, folks, so I wanted to take some time and reflect on a great tradition in my family: the father
Top 10 Vehicle Accessories for Camping, Fishing, and Hunting Trips
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In many parts of the country, fall is the ideal time to pack up the truck and trailer and head out on a hunting, fishing, or camping
Advance Auto Parts Celebrates 87 Years
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When Henry Ford's Model T hit mass-production phase, it was priced at $950 (a fraction of what competitors' cars sold for), and eventually
What Is An Electronic Throttle Body?
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Since the Model T days, the throttle on a car's engine has been operated by a cable or a mechanical linkage from the accelerator pedal.
How Does a Supercharger Work?
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Dodge Demon. Chevy Corvette ZR1. Shelby GT500. Aston Martin DB7. We've covered how a turbocharger works, so now we're taking a look at the
6 Radical '80s Classic Cars You Should Buy ASAP
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You'd probably expect an original 1967 GT350 to sell at auction for huge money. And you probably wouldn't bat an eye when a mint '69 Z/28
A Classic Volvo Meets Modern Corvette: A Look at Jeff Allen's Incredible V06
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Jeff Allen's automotive roots go back to his childhood, when he helped out in the family auto shop. Now he's a well-known name in car
How the Police Car Evolved & What Makes It Different
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Patrol cars, squad cars, cop cars, police cruisers... They go by several names but have a common set of characteristics: They have to be
Car Acceleration: Why is 0-60 the Gold-Standard Test?
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A roaring engine, squealing tires, and rush of adrenaline—all within seconds—as a race car darts across a straightaway fascinates gearheads
How to Find Those Old Out-of-Production Parts
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You know where to get new parts for your ride—everything from spark plugs to superchargers. But where do you find a hood ornament for your
What Is a Knock Sensor?
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Have you ever stepped on the gas in your vehicle and heard a slight "knock" or "ping," along with engine noise and the exhaust note? What
Double Wishbone vs. MacPherson Strut Suspension: Pros and Cons
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Think about what your suspension does. It insulates the passenger compartment from jolts and road irregularities, works with the steering
What's the Difference Between Shocks and Struts
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Every vehicle has a combination of shock absorbers (or struts) and springs. The two assemblies work together but have different functions.
The Uber Driver's Car Maintenance Schedule
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If you drive for a rideshare service, you rack up a lot of miles, which means extra wear and tear. A vehicle in the shop isn't making you
Courtney Force Goes Pink for YSC
NHRA Funny car driver Courtney Force & Top Fuel driver Brittany Force will both be running their Pink Camo Paint Scheme cars during the
Get to Know Gear Ratios and How They Affect Acceleration and Mileage
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Your vehicle's gear ratio can determine its top speed, how quickly it can get to that top speed, and how hard it has to work doing so. Car
Hurricane Florence Relief In-Store Donations - Triangle Area
Stop by your triangle area Advance Auto Parts to drop off donations for Hurricane Florence victims through Sunday September 30th!