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By Tony Markovich Nov 28, 2020

Short Block vs. Long Block Engines: Know the Differences

This is different from small vs. big blocks.
By Tony Markovich Nov 24, 2020

How To Insulate a Garage

A warm garage makes for a happy mechanic
By Chris Teague Nov 20, 2020

How Far Can You Drive On a Donut?

And by donut, we mean spare tire.
By Tony Markovich Nov 19, 2020

What Is a Boxer Engine?

Don’t worry, it’s not here to start a fight.
By Jonathon Klein Nov 18, 2020

What Is a Hemi?

It’s an engine, a creed, a way of life. At least for some.
By Jonathon Klein Nov 17, 2020

Car Seats: Everything You Want and Need To Know To Keep Your Kids Safe

We were expectant parents too, let’s get through this together
By Tony Markovich Nov 16, 2020

What Is Vehicle Registration?

It’s that thing you need to legally drive your car.
By Chris Teague Nov 15, 2020

Six Must-Know Things About Cars With Rebuilt Titles

We know you like to live on the edge, so let us take you through the ins and outs of buying vehicles with rebuilt titles
By Tony Markovich Nov 14, 2020

What Is an AGM Battery?

This alternative to flooded lead-acid batteries touts many advantages.
By Chris Teague Nov 13, 2020

What Is a Branded Title And How Is It Different Than a Salvage Title?

Vehicles with branded titles just want to be loved.
By Jonathon Klein Nov 12, 2020

What Are Paddle Shifters and How Do They Work?

No, most of them aren’t on manual transmissions
By Jonathon Klein Nov 11, 2020

Five Of the Most Reliable Hybrid Cars From the Past 10 Years

The planet is burning, it’s time to lessen your impact.
By Chris Teague, Jonathon Klein and Tony Markovich Nov 10, 2020

The Drive Editors’ Favorite Mechanic's Tools and Garage Gear

After decades of broken knuckles, singed eyebrows, and snapped bolts, this is the gear we keep close by.
By Tony Markovich Oct 29, 2020

Torque Converter: What Is It and How Do I Fix It?

An automatic transmission wouldn’t work without it.
By Jonathon Klein Oct 28, 2020

Horsepower vs Torque: They Aren’t What You Think They Are

One makes your neck hurt. The other makes you hit 88 mph and see some serious shit.
By Jonathon Klein Oct 26, 2020

What Transmission Do You Have? Let's Break It Down

Look down, what does it look like?
By Jonathon Klein Oct 22, 2020

Self-Driving Cars: Everything You Need To Know About the Future’s Most-Hyped Tech

No, Stans, your Teslas aren’t autonomous.
By Jonathon Klein Oct 19, 2020

Synthetic vs Conventional Oil: Everything You Want and Need to Know

Like pulp versus no pulp orange juice, there are some real differences between synthetic and conventional oil
By Chris Teague Oct 16, 2020

Four Steps to Take When Your Car is Stuck in Snow

It’s easy to find yourself stuck in the snow, even when things don’t seem so bad outside. Swallow your pride and read these tips to get unstuck in a hurry.
By Jonathon Klein Oct 15, 2020

Black Ice: Everything You Need To Know This Winter

No, it’s not Mountain Dew’s latest flavor.
By Tony Markovich Oct 14, 2020

What Is a Scat Pack?

Shout out to The Rat Pack.
By Mike Bumbeck Oct 13, 2020

How I Made The Ultimate Windshield Wiper Testing Rig In My Garage

And how a gaggle of Pekin ducks made me better appreciate wiper design.
By Tony Markovich Oct 8, 2020

What Is Flex Fuel?

It’s all about renewable options.
By Tony Markovich Oct 7, 2020

The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars in 2020

Dump the pump, chump.
By Jonathon Klein Oct 1, 2020

Why Your Next Pickup Should Be an Electric Truck

All. The. Torque.