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Here’s Why Your Car Heater Isn’t Working

Here’s Why Your Car Heater Isn’t Working

By Jonathon Klein
Updated on Feb 21, 2023
White Smoke From Your Exhaust: How To Diagnose and Fix It

White Smoke From Your Exhaust: How To Diagnose and Fix It

By Tony Markovich
Updated on Feb 21, 2023
Here’s Why We Call It a ‘Dashboard’

Here’s Why We Call It a ‘Dashboard’

By Aaron Cole
Posted on Feb 17, 2023
1969 Dodge Charger with torsion bars

What Are Torsion Bars and Where Are They?

By Hank O’Hop
Posted on Feb 16, 2023
How to Rotate Tires

How to Rotate Tires

By Peter Nelson
Updated on Feb 15, 2023
1969 Dodge Charger Leaf Springs

Leaf Springs vs. Coil Springs: Which is Better?

By Hank O’Hop
Posted on Feb 13, 2023
Ryobi leaf blower engine LeMons

Can a Leaf Blower Work as DIY Forced Induction?

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Feb 10, 2023
How to Jump-Start a Car

How to Jump-Start a Car

By Jonathon Klein
Updated on Feb 6, 2023
wheel balancing tires

What is Wheel Balancing?

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Feb 6, 2023
Windshield frit on a Honda Accord

Here’s Why Your Windshield Has Those Little Black Dots Around It

By Rob Stumpf
Posted on Feb 3, 2023
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What is the SFI Foundation?

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Feb 3, 2023
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What is a Brake Booster?

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Jan 27, 2023
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How Do Tire Pressure Sensors Work?

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Jan 26, 2023
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What is the Zipper Maneuver?

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Jan 23, 2023
Powder Coated Wheels

What is Powder Coating?

By Hank O’Hop
Posted on Jan 20, 2023
abs bmw m340i brakes braking

How Does ABS Work?

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Jan 16, 2023
Dual Plane Intake Manifold

Here’s How I Dealt With My Favorite Manifold’s Imperfections

By Hank O’Hop
Posted on Jan 10, 2023
Hydraulic Lifters

How To Clean Flat-Tappet Hydraulic Lifters

By Hank O’Hop
Posted on Jan 6, 2023
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My Wrenching Paid Off In Faster Lap Times With My 2011 BMW 128i

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Jan 5, 2023
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What is Shock Rebound?

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Jan 3, 2023
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How to Change Your Air Filter

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Dec 29, 2022
M12 Right Angle Grinder

Milwaukee M12 Right-Angle Die Grinder: A Mechanic’s Red Right Hand

By Hank O’Hop
Posted on Dec 28, 2022
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What Tools Do You Need to Work on Cars?

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Dec 27, 2022
440 Fixed Rocker Arms

Here’s How To Measure Pushrod Length in a Fixed Rocker Engine

By Hank O’Hop
Posted on Dec 26, 2022
EGR valve

What is an EGR System?

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Dec 23, 2022
1969 Dodge Charger Project Car

My 1969 Dodge Charger Stopped Breaking Down Long Enough for Me To Think About Paint

By Hank O’Hop
Posted on Dec 21, 2022
bmw 128i upgraded brakes

Here’s How I Installed a Factory-Sourced Brake Upgrade on My BMW 128i

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Dec 20, 2022
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Transporting Christmas Tree

How To Transport a Christmas Tree on Your Car

By Robert Bacon
Posted on Dec 15, 2022
Thread Repair tools

Is it Better to Leave Thread Repairs to the Professionals?

By Hank O’Hop
Posted on Dec 14, 2022
How To Change Fog Lamp Bulbs

How To Change Fog Lamp Bulbs

By Jonathon Klein
Posted on Dec 12, 2022
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How To Remove and Install Car Bushings and Bearings

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Dec 5, 2022
Tire Changing Equipment

Can You Swap a Tire at Home?

By Hank O’Hop
Posted on Dec 1, 2022
e82 bmw 128i track

A Limited Slip Differential Makes My BMW 128i As God Intended

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Nov 30, 2022
Help, I Got Stuck In a Snowbank At My In-Laws

Help, I Got Stuck In a Snowbank At My In-Laws

By Jonathon Klein
Posted on Nov 24, 2022
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Which Engine Oil Weight Is Best For My Car

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Nov 24, 2022
Adobe Stock External Wastegate

How Does a Turbo Wastegate Work?

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Nov 22, 2022
RealTruck Cyber Monday Black Friday Deals

RealTruck is Currently Having Epic Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Nov 22, 2022
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How to Use a Fluid Transfer Pump

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Nov 21, 2022
bmw m2 cs air water intercooler

What Is An Intercooler?

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Nov 14, 2022
13 Essential Tools and Gear for Your Winter Car Kit

13 Essential Tools and Gear for Your Winter Car Kit

By Jonathon Klein
Updated on Nov 4, 2022
How To Transport Gasoline Safely

How To Transport Gasoline Safely

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Oct 31, 2022
e46 bmw 3 series fall

How Autumn Weather Contributes to Your Car’s Downfall

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Oct 26, 2022
Want To Put a Racing Harness in Your Car? Read This First

Want To Put a Racing Harness in Your Car? Read This First

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Oct 26, 2022
Porsche Panamera

Five Examples of Easy Car Maintenance That’s Annoyingly Complex on Modern Cars

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Oct 20, 2022
What Is GVWR? (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

What Is GVWR? (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

By Jonathon Klein
Updated on Oct 20, 2022
What Exactly Is Your Truck or SUV’s Towing Capacity?

What Exactly Is Your Truck or SUV’s Towing Capacity?

By Jonathon Klein
Updated on Oct 20, 2022
What Is Diesel Exhaust Fluid: Explained

What Is Diesel Exhaust Fluid: Explained

By Chris Rosales
Posted on Oct 18, 2022
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Car Wax Types Explained

By Kevin Williams
Posted on Oct 17, 2022
Understanding The Differences Between A Sway Bar and A Strut Bar

Understanding The Differences Between A Sway Bar and A Strut Bar

By Chris Rosales
Posted on Sep 29, 2022
engine oil weight

Here’s What Oil Weight Means and Why It Matters

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Sep 27, 2022
Here Are the Differences Between Motorcycles, Scooters, Mopeds, Motorized Bicycles, and Trikes

Here Are the Differences Between Motorcycles, Scooters, Mopeds, Motorized Bicycles, and Trikes

By Tony Markovich
Posted on Sep 26, 2022
How To Remove Tree Sap From Your Car

How To Remove Tree Sap From Your Car

By Tony Markovich
Posted on Sep 22, 2022
A tube of white lithium grease.

How and Where To Use Lithium Grease on Your Car

By Tony Markovich
Posted on Sep 21, 2022
A Chevrolet Bolt EUV at a charging station.

How To Keep Your EV Charging Costs Down

By Kevin Williams
Posted on Sep 15, 2022
Two EV pedals.

What Is One-Pedal Driving?

By Kevin Williams
Posted on Sep 14, 2022
RTV on an engine.

PSA: RTV Expires

By Chris Rosales
Posted on Sep 8, 2022
‘VIP Style’ Cars: Explained

‘VIP Style’ Cars: Explained

By Chris Rosales
Posted on Sep 6, 2022
turbo lag lead

What is Turbo Lag?

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Sep 6, 2022
The back of an Opel GT.

What Is Bondo?

By Kevin Williams
Posted on Sep 5, 2022
A rusty Honda CRX.

When Is a Car Too Rusty?

By Kevin Williams
Posted on Sep 1, 2022
How Does a Dual-Clutch Transmission Work?

How Does a Dual-Clutch Transmission Work?

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Aug 31, 2022
What Is Overboost?

What Is Overboost?

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Aug 30, 2022
Driving wearing wayfarers

Here’s the Stuff Every Gearhead Should Carry Daily

By Robert Bacon
Posted on Aug 25, 2022
tire condition blog subaru brz

How Tires Can Tell a Lot About How a Used Car Was Treated

By Peter Nelson
Posted on Aug 23, 2022