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Understanding a Non-Interference Engine vs. an Interference Engine - Don't Delay Replacing Your Timing Belt
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You've no doubt heard mechanics urge you to follow the manufacturer's recommendations for changing the timing belt on your vehicle. So why
What Is Variable Valve Timing?
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For efficiency's sake, your car's engine automatically advances and retards ignition timing according to load and acceleration. At one time,
BRITTANY FORCE NOMINATED FOR THE ESPYS BEST DRIVER AWARD
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YORBA LINDA, CA (June 20, 2018) — Brittany Force, 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel world champion, has been nominated for
From Combat to Consumers: How WWII Revolutionized Automobile Design
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Think for a moment about radar, GPS, microwave ovens, advanced computers, the internet, and jet propulsion. What do these technologies have
The Evolution of Fuel Injection
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Electronic fuel injection (EFI) is interesting tech, critical to the performance of a modern engine. Originally hated as computer-controlled
How to Restore a Classic Car's Interior
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One major reason why people buy classic cars is to get the chance to restore them to their former glory. Working on the mechanical parts
The Big Problem with Chevy's 5.7 LT1 V8
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Go to any dragstrip in America on any given night, and you will see a lot of fourth-generation Camaros and Firebirds. A natural drag racer
The Most Fascinating Post-WWII-Era Concept Cars
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They were weird, wild and bold—and came from a time of wild post-World War II optimism, when it seemed that in America anything was possible
What Happened To The Gas Turbine Car?
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Engineers and designers have tried to come up with alternatives to the tried-and-true internal-combustion engine for automobiles, with
Larry Bisceglia's '67 Ford Falcon
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You don't see too many first-generation Ford Falcons still around. Introduced in the '61 model year, these vans were generally used by
Tucker 48
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In 1948, entrepreneur Preston Tucker saw a need for a radically new automobile design. In the post-World War II climate, drivers were hungry
What is a DOHC?
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You've probably seen the term “DOHC" on vehicle badges or in print.
“OK," you say. “That's all well and good. But what does it mean,
What's the difference between an automatic and a CVT transmission?
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Since the mid-'50s, the automatic transmission has been the preferred driveline for many vehicles and has slowly but surely displaced the
What Is the CAN Bus and How Does It Work?
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Since the mid-'90s, engine and drivetrain systems have relied on a network of sensors that feed information back to the engine's computer,
Anti-Lock Brakes vs. Power Brakes: Know The Difference
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After the '60s, power brakes were the preferred feature on most vehicles and usually came standard on newer cars. Then, starting in the '90s
A Few Common Engine Codes - And What They Mean
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So you go to start your vehicle and all the warning lights light up, as per their usual bulb check. They all go out except one—the "check
What's with those Weird Automotive Part Names?
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There are a bunch of weird automotive names we don't think about just because we're used to them. "Tailgate" makes sense. It's at the tail
Why does oil prolong the life of car parts
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Your vehicle's engine has many moving parts that spin around or slide back and forth, all on extremely tight tolerances with each other.
Josh Hart: The American Dream on Steroids
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Josh Hart went from piloting a 13 sec. Ford Pickup to a 5 sec. A/Fuel dragster in six short years…all the while, creating Burnyzz Speed Shop
How Does Regenerative Braking Work?
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Stop-and-go traffic is arguably one of the main reasons so many people find city driving stressful and annoying. Slowing down and stopping
Benefits of Better Brake Pads
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Like most of the components on your car, there's a straight line between the cost of brake pads and their quality. Yes, you can get budget
Gears and Gasoline: Modifying Your Car With Spark Plugs
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Can you modify your car with spark plugs? What kinds of spark plugs are there to choose from? Ben from YouTube channel Gears & Gasoline
The 10 Best Private Race Tracks in America
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Ah, the private driving track. That James Bondian fantasyland that unites you, the car of your dreams, and unfettered freedom. A place where
Gears and Gasoline: How Much Do Pads and Rotors Help Braking?
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YouTube channel Gears & Gasoline uses Hawk Performance Brake Pads and Disc Brakes Australia (DBA) T3 4000 Series Rotors to test braking