If you own a Lexus IS300 long enough, eventually you end up searching one of three things:
“2JZ torque specs”
“why is my IS300 leaking oil”
If you own a first-generation Lexus IS300 long enough, the timing belt service is coming. It’s not optional. It’s not “probably fine.” And no, turning the radio up does not count as preventative maintenance.
Torque specs are one of those things most people ignore right up until something strips, leaks, snaps, rattles loose, or launches itself into orbit under boost.
Then suddenly everyone becomes very interested in “factory...
If you own a Subaru WRX STI long enough, eventually you’ll pull a spark plug and stare at it like it’s an ancient artifact trying to communicate with you. And honestly? It kind of is.
For years, California enthusiasts have dealt with some of the highest fuel prices in America while simultaneously being told every modification known to mankind might somehow offend the state emissions gods.
Now, a new...
And Then Gave It To Driving Schools
Somewhere in Japan, a 17-year-old student driver is currently stalling a brand-new manual Toyota Corolla while the rest of the automotive world drowns in CVTs, fake...
The GM LS engine family is basically the automotive equivalent of discovering cheat codes in real life.
Need reliable horsepower?LS.
Need a cheap V8 swap?LS.
Need 1,000 horsepower...
If there’s one engine family that completely rewrote the rules for affordable horsepower, reliability, and aftermarket support, it’s the GM LS engine platform. From junkyard turbo builds making 1,000 horsepower to track-focused Corvettes embarrassing six-figure supercars, the...
When Honda announced the return of the Prelude, I honestly thought the whole thing was doomed from the start.
No manual transmission.Front-wheel drive.Hybrid powertrain.A price tag that made people immediately start comparing it to...
There’s something special about a grassroots car show that doesn’t feel like a corporate influencer convention disguised as an “automotive lifestyle experience.” The recent De Anza College car show hosted by @deanza_autotech delivered exactly what Northern California...
