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How far can I drive with 1 gallon too much oil?

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Does the amount of fuel in the tank matter?

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Running with straight water as coolant in the summer. Is it fine?

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Need I press clutch pedal while starting my car in neutral?

35 votes

HOW urgently should I replace this tire? Is it safe to drive on at all?

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Do I really need to wash the outside of my car?

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Static vs. Effective compression: Why does higher effective compression not require higher octane gas?

24 votes

Will engine braking damage my transmission? How can I tell?

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Engine power specification at different rpm?

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Does giving gas while releasing the clutch cause unnecessary wear?

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What possible causes for the "check engine" light can I check for myself?

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Why do 5 and 6-speed transmissions typically need different gear ratios?

22 votes

What are the benefits of premium (high octane) petrol?

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How do I loosen stuck lug nuts in order to change a tire?

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Hit a curb; chewed up rim and took a chunk out of tire. Will they need replacement?

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What is overboost?

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When is a cold air intake system beneficial?

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What is regenerative braking and why don't we use it?

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How long can I drive on a donut spare?

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Why does a Turbocharger only produce boost when the engine is under load?

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How does an automatic gearbox know when to change gear?

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How to fix leaky tires after 2 shops couldn't

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My car's coolant temperature reaches almost 100 C / 212 F in a fast pace

17 votes

Car enthusiast beginner tool kit

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Is this what is making my car sound like a racecar?

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What is the difference between a 180° V4 and a true boxer motor?

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why do engines have so much unused horsepower?

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Will higher octane fuel improve gas mileage?

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What are the benefits of low profile tires?

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Why use a car battery charger?

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