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Gas line antifreeze 101
Ethanol is blended into most fuel in the United States, to some extent. Image: Flickr / astrogrl / CC-BY With…
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The basics of an overheating engine
Depending on the cause of your overheating engine, ignoring it could lead to a car fire. Image from Flickr. Running…
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What’s the difference between 4WD and AWD?
So is that a 4WD or AWD? And are you Superman? (Photo: Flickr) Whether you’re in the market for a…
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Step-by-step instructions on how to replace side view mirrors
(Photo: Adam Jarmon Brown/Flickr/CC BY-SA) You shattered your side view mirror and now you need a replacement. First, stay off…
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Stocking stuffers for the car lovers on your Christmas list
Make car lovers happy with these Christmas stocking stuffer ideas. (Photo Credit: CC BY-ND/Catherine Bond/Cyber Law Centre) It’s that time…
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How to get cigarette smoke smell out of a car
How to get cigarette smoke smell out of a car Ever bought a used car from a smoker? Then you…
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Can a vehicle’s computer system be remotely car hacked?
Can a vehicle’s computer system be remotely car hacked? Unscrupulous car hackers have found ways to make vehicles brake and…
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Are fuel additives worth your time and money?
Are fuel additives worth your time and money? Are fuel additives magic elixirs for your car's MPG, or are they…
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Learn the right way to de-ice your car
Learn the right way to de-ice your car De-icing your car usually won't be this hard. (Photo Credit: CC BY-ND/NAME/I…
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Reporting vehicle malfunctions to the NHTSA
Reporting vehicle malfunctions to the NHTSA Airbags are there for safety, but if they deploy incorrectly, it can be a…
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When to swap out your car battery
When to swap out your car battery A new car battery is an often-overlooked, but very important part of vehicle…
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The safety of a locked car door
A locked door makes your vehicle safer than an unlocked door. Image: Flickr / born1945 / CC-BY-SA Vehicles are designed…
