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Best Junkyard Turbos and How to Find them

Putting together a homemade turbo kit from junkyard turbos is one of the oldest tricks in the book. Most aftermarket turbochargers can cost you...

How To Test a Ford Explorer Blower Motor Switch

It's never a good time when the climate control unit in your Ford Explorer stops working. When your Explorer air vents don't blow air,...
Volkswagen Mission Efficiency electric prototype demonstrating its aerodynamic 0.158-drag-coefficient body.

Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency EV Sets a 0.158 Aerodynamic Record

Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency prototype pairs a record-setting 0.158 drag coefficient with a modest 54.9-kWh battery and production-derived ID. Polo hardware.

How To Wire a 2G MAF in a 1G

The first generation of DSM's included the Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon as well as the Plymouth Laser. These vehicles were quite a bit ahead...
California replacement tire efficiency rules beginning in 2029 with passenger, performance and winter tire categories

California’s New Tire Law Explained: No, Your Current Tires Are Not Banned

California has approved the nation's first efficiency standards for replacement tires, but the new rules do not ban the tires already on...
LS1 powdered-metal cracked-cap connecting rod showing the fractured cap mating surface

What Are LS1 Cracked-Cap Connecting Rods? How GM’s Fractured Rod Design Works

Factory LS1 connecting rods use a **powdered-metal cracked-cap design** with uniquely matched fracture surfaces. Learn why rod caps must stay with their original rods, how the design works, and what to inspect before reusing factory LS1 rods.
Synthetic vs Conventional Oil: Which Wins?

Synthetic vs Conventional Oil: Which Wins?

Synthetic vs conventional oil affects engine protection, change intervals, and cost. Learn which oil fits a daily driver, tow rig, or performance build.

How To Change your Ford Taurus Spark Plugs

The spark plugs in your Ford Taurus are there to ignite the air fuel mixture in your combustion chamber. This creates the kinetic energy...