Only kooks allow surfboards to fly off the roof at speed.This brings up a comment someone made on a piece I wrote last month about the Camaro 2.0T. I had strapped a surfboard to the roof of the car, and a commenter who called himself Dr_Ribs_Revere... >>>

Only kooks allow surfboards to fly off the roof at speed.This brings up a comment someone made on a piece I wrote last month about the Camaro 2.0T. I had strapped a surfboard to the roof of the car, and a commenter who called himself Dr_Ribs_Revere... >>>

It can be as loud as standing alongside a Boeing 767 at takeoff.It can be as loud as standing alongside a Boeing 767 at takeoff. And it’s about as irritating as having someone thumping on a bass drum in the back seat. Whether you call it wind throb... >>>

It can be as loud as standing alongside a Boeing 767 at takeoff.It can be as loud as standing alongside a Boeing 767 at takeoff. And it’s about as irritating as having someone thumping on a bass drum in the back seat. Whether you call it wind throb... >>>

This time of year, many drivers debate whether or not it is worth investing in a dedicated set of winter/snow tires. With advances in all-season tires and mild winters in some areas, it is a fair decision to wrestle with. Before committing, do know... >>>

The long-held notion that you should let your car idle in the cold is only true for carbureted engines.In a nutshell, an internal combustion engine works by using pistons to compress a mixture of air and vaporized fuel within a cylinder. The... >>>

It can be. But it isn't always.A close look at the ticket issued to Nick Taylor reveals that he was cited for violating a local ordinance, not a state law. In fact, a quick internet search of the terms associated with this story will dig up... >>>

The Carter AFB carburetor was introduced in 1957, and the same basic design lives on to this day as the Edelbrock manufactured variant. For any mechanical device to remain in production for nearly 60 years is testimony to fine design work and... >>>

Smoke analysis can help you figure out exactly what's wrong with your car. Here's what your tailpipe is trying to tell you.But if the smoke is coming from your exhaust, it will generally be one of three colors. Correctly identify the color... >>>

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Staying on top of routine maintenance will help yourKeep your car clean: Washing your car makes it look great, and helps increase it's lifespan,... >>>

Just like you wouldn't wait until the hottest day of the year to test your air conditioning systemWhile this might seem like an obvious preventative step, many drivers will focus on their heating system and fail to realize that the health of... >>>

You not plowing into the back of that Chrysler starts with your brake pedal and ends with its pads, but that's not the whole story.One of the most important things going on with that hooptie of yours happens in between its brake pads and its... >>>

Because unreliable brakes are the last thing you want.Wide-open acceleration might fun, but slowing down that speeding hunk of metal is much more important. Any driver's safety depends on consistent, reliable deceleration, or in other words, working >>>

An oil change shop employee isn't necessarily a mechanic, so be skeptical of the advice they give."Really? How was the oil level when you checked it before you drained... >>>