Does Brake Fluid Go Bad? How do I know? Josh Kimmes | Sep 18, 2017 4:35 PM Here is the short answer: Yes, brake fluid can go bad. Brake fluid absorbs moisture, which reduces its performance. For that reason, it’s best practice to change brake fluid every two years. The AAA published a study, stating that brake […]
How Engine Wear & Deposits Kill Horsepower John Baker | Oct 25 Most people equate engine wear and deposits with a sudden, catastrophic engine failure that leaves you stranded alongside the road. In reality, wear and deposits are more likely to erode engine power and efficiency over time. Here’s how it works and what you […]
How Do I Switch from Conventional to Synthetic Oil? John Baker|Mar 14, 2018 9:16 AM To borrow a famous slogan, just do it. There is still some confusion about changing to a different type of oil in vehicles, particularly older models that have accumulated many miles. A small group of ill-informed individuals in garages and […]
What’s the Best Hearing Protection for the Gun Range? Mark Nyholm|Jun 28, 2018 11:28 AM Summer weather is finally here, at least for us in the northern half of the U.S. and Canada. The longest day of the year, June 21 – the summer solstice – has come and gone. As someone pointed out to me, […]
Top 5 Mods for Your Turbo Subaru (Editor #2 – I looked over it and it is indeed pretty good advice!) Austin Torvinen|Jun 11, 2018 8:00 AM So you’re now a part of the worldwide Subaru Community. You wave to other WRX and turbocharged Subaru owners on the road. And you can’t wait to start modifying your […]
The 8 Most Useful Skidsteer Attachments Josh Kimmes|Jul 25, 2017 10:50 AM As a young farm kid, before I could operate the tractors, I had to pick rocks and sticks in the farm fields. I sometimes unearthed boulders that would have broken the blades on the tiller immediately. I remember always thinking, “This can’t be the […]
Keep Your Engines Clean With AMSOIL Power Foam Ed Newman|Jul 06, 2016 9:29 AM My first car was a 1961 Mercury Meteor, which I got for $125 and drove for four years. I have a lot memories associated with that car. One memory has to do with a problem butterfly valve in my carburetor. Sometimes […]
What Causes Motor Oil Consumption? Ed Newman|Oct 14, 2016 9:37 AM Everyone who owns a vehicle knows you need to regularly check the oil level. (Note: If you do not know this, you’d better go check your oil.) A certain amount of oil loss is normal due to motor oil volatility – that is, boil-off […]
