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Does the Ecotune OBD2 Fuel-Saver actually work?
The Ecotune OBD2 fuel-saver promises 35% fuel savings. It sounds too good to be true...because it probably is!
Earlier this week I was browsing my...
Is it legal to drive around lowered malfunctioning railroad crossing arms if I can’t...
It sounds logical to drive around lowered railroad crossing arms when your senses say it's safe, but the law says otherwise.
Imagine this scenario. Rushing...
Does the EcoBox fuel saver work?
The device claims to save you 30-35 percent on fuel costs, but here's why it's a scam and doesn't actually work.
Update: 8/24/2022 - I'm...
Why do people wear face masks even if they’re alone in their own car?
Face masks are a great tool to stop the spread of infectious disease so, why wear one alone in your own car?
If you've driven...
Why do drivers leave a car lengths gap or more with the car in...
Some drivers even leave a space when they're at the front with no car in front of them
Drive around long enough and you'll notice...
Here’s how they get cars into shopping malls from someone who actually did it
Getting cars into and out of shopping malls is a lot easier than it sounds
If you've ever been in a large shopping mall you've...
How to get strangers to stop parking in front of your house
This advice works for neighbors parking in front of your house, too
There are unwritten rules of courtesy in American neighborhoods where you don't park...
Is mounting your front plate in your windshield any better than no front plate...
Why you're better off running no plate and the reason is not what you think.
With new cars costing, on average, upwards of $40,000, you...
What is NitroFill and is it actually worth the price?
NitroFill is a dealership exclusive Nitrogen refill tire program often tacked on as a new car purchase add-on
Shopping for a new car, you might...
Top 5 cheaper & capable alternatives to the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W
If you're in the market for Falken Wildpeak A/T3W's, these cheaper alternatives are worth a second look.
When it comes to an off and on-road...
Why does the gas station sign read $8.88 or $9.99?
If you see a gas station advertising $8.88 a gallon, find another place to fill up.
As gas deliveries to the left half of the...
What can I store gas in temporarily if I don’t have a gas can?
I've got bad news, besides DOT/OSHA approved safety gas cans, there are none.
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Definitive guide: How to prepare your Honda Pilot to tow travel trailers & boats
Your Honda Pilot can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. Here's how to prepare your Pilot for maximum towing.
Ever since Honda introduced...
Who makes Americus tires and are they any good?
Here's why Americus tires are the smart, value-priced choice shopping for your car, CUV & off-road vehicle.
Americus Tires is a sub-brand of tire of...
If you have stinky Hyundai Palisade headrests, here’s why you shouldn’t use regular Febreze...
If you're a service advisor, maybe advise...your techs to not use regular Febreze dealing with stinky headrests
Earlier last year, as thousands of Hyundai Palisades...
Can a California smog shop charge extra on my smog test to verify additional...
You make sure your aftermarket parts are CARB compliant, and now a smog shop wants to charge you extra?
While it's harder to modify your...
What is an ugga dugga?
While crude, it's a universally understood method of how hard it's going to take to get a bolt or lug nut off.
You've probably heard...
Where can I buy a USPS Grumman LLV Mail Truck?
With a new postal truck rolling out, here's how to get yourself a Grumman LLV
Earlier this week (Feb 23,2021) the United States Postal Service...
Does NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover use zip ties aka cable ties?
NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover does use zip ties and they're shockingly similar to the ones you buy at Lowes.
NASA's Mars Rover is getting...
Are Mashimoto ZX tires real?
If you're modding your Honda Civic for a grand heist, these are the tires you want
A humorous Twitter exchange went down earlier this week...