Category: Tutorials
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Horsepower vs. Torque: A No Numbers Explanation
First of all, we’re not going to do any math. Or science. No math or science. This is a numbers-free space. We’re just not going to do it, and you can’t make us. We will apply a Seinfeldian linguistic analysis, however (don’t worry, it will only take a moment). Ahem: What’s the deal with torque?…
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How to Calculate MPG: How Fuel Efficient Are You?
You’ve probably noticed the long, laborious disclaimer that shows up any time someone mentions a car’s MPG. You know, the whole spiel about how these numbers are based on EPA regulated testing and actual mileage depends on your personal driving habits and you might not achieve the listed numbers in practice and so on. That…
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What Is a Crossover?
If you’ve been researching a car lately, you might have come across the term “crossover.” It’s used to describe types of vehicles just like fellow descriptors sedan, truck, coupe, van, convertible, etc. We’ve been seeing crossover used in a lot of different ways so we thought that we’d define what exactly a crossover is. The…
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How To Take Your Pet On A Road Trip With You
Many people will be taking road trips over the next few months, even those of us with pets. Whether birds, lizards, hamsters, cats, dogs, or anything else you feel attached to, hitting the road with your buddy can be a fun thing to do. Many people, however, wonder about the best way to bring their…
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Cold Temperatures Lead to Low Tire Pressure: What Should You Do?
So you’re on the way out to your car, dressed for work, briefcase in one hand, coffee in the other. It’s been a rough morning and you’re leaving five minutes late, so you’re thinking about possible shortcuts you could take. It’s also been getting progressively colder, and today you can see your breath as you…
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Best in Class: Jeep’s Longstanding Tradition
We have a peculiar love of traditions in America. Some are familial while others find their roots in national pride. Italian-American families eat “the seven fish” at Christmas and unwaveringly love Joe DiMaggio and Frank Sinatra. Sports fans at live events stand in solidarity during the national anthem. Whatever the tradition may be, we often…
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Best in Class: How to Get Your Car Unstuck from the Snow in 10 Steps
In light of the weather this week, we posted this 10 step guide to getting your car unstuck on several of our blogs. Now as the snow and ice are melting away, we’re reposting it here for posterity as part of Friday’s Best in Class. BIG BOLD ALL CAPS DISCLAIMER: DO NOT DRIVE IN THE…