Deciphering the Da-VIN-ci Code
Making heads or tails of the all-too-important 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number.
Real World: The Secret to Mastering Three-Stage Paints
Some painters dread three-stage paints and pearls, but there is a secret and a method of matching that works every time..and will reduce your comebacks.
Under the Hood: Solving Subaru Sealing Problems
Head gasket failure has been something Subaru has struggled with to some extent since the 1980s.
Report Card: Evolution Revolution — Acura’s Next-Gen NSX Concept
Acura’s NSX Concept is highlighted by clean, modern and simple surfacing and edgy details that communicate a supercar attitude into a high-tech feel.
Report Card: ‘Atlas Shrugs’ off the Competition
According to designers, the Ford Atlas Concept is inspired by decades of listening to customers at the places they work and play.
Crossword Puzzle: April 2013
Across 1. Helical fastener formations 5. With 13-Across, Michelin or Goodyear products 8. Palindromic disc-brake item 9. Pre-owned vehicle (4,3) 10. Oil-cartel acronym 11. Cold-start engine speed (4,4) 13. See 5-Across clue 14. Circular-rubber sealing devices (1,5) 17. Auto assembly-plant need (3,5) 19. Dipstick marking 22. Stopwatch-monitored Indy interval (3,4) 23. Electric or air-powered noise
Real World: Great Motorcycle Racing Events For Those on a Budget
There are few places left in motorsports where the backyard mechanic with virtually no budget can still compete and earn a national or even a world record.
Industry Insight – Ready for a Diesel Resurgence?
Crackdown on emissions bypassing could lead to increased engine work
Crossword Puzzle: March 2013
Across 1. Reciprocating engine components 5. Windshield adjunct 8. Unexpected engine stoppage 9. Drive-shaft parts, briefly (1,6) 10. Flat ____ labor-charge system 11. Bonneville racing surface (4,4) 13. Auto-electric current type 14. Texas petroleum source (3,3) 18. Engine-block material, maybe (4,4) 20. Burn fuel pointlessly 22. Carburetor venturis, in other words 23. Interstate offramps 24.
Undercover: Solutions to Stopping Brake-Related Comebacks
The following are 10 tips that can help you more efficiently and effectively solve a brake comeback due to noise.