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Posted January 14, 2020 Know How

How Does an Engine Lubrication System Work?

Everyone knows regular oil changes are vital for keeping your engine in tip-top shape, but why? Here’s how the engine lubrication system actually works.

Cars covered in snow parked on the side of a street

Posted January 13, 2020 Know How

5 Tips for Cleaning Snow off a Car

Cleaning snow off a car isn’t anyone’s favorite winter activity. Here’s how to get the job done without scratching your vehicle’s paint.

South Carolina National Guard members prepare to transport road salt to affected areas in the Palmetto State.

Posted January 12, 2020 Know How

Reality Check: What Road Salt Is Really Doing to Your Car

Most of us eagerly welcome the transition from winter’s chill to spring’s warmth. As you begin tending to your garden and yard, your car will also need some tender, loving … Continue Reading Reality Check: What Road Salt Is Really Doing to Your Car

A red canoe loaded onto a truck trailer by a river

Posted January 11, 2020 Know How

9 Utility Trailer Upgrades to Get You Through Winter

Check out these DIY utility trailer upgrades you can make during your downtime this winter.

Posted January 9, 2020 Know How

Build Your Advanced Mechanic Toolkit With These 4 Must-Haves

An advanced mechanic toolkit can turn roadblocks into finished projects. Check out these must-have tools to get the job done.

Posted January 6, 2020 Know How

How to Remove a Seized Bolt

A rusted or corroded bolt can seriously halt your progress on a project. Learn how to remove a seized bolt to simplify your future DIY projects.

Posted January 4, 2020 Featured

Energy Efficient LED Garage Lights: Are They Worth the Hype?

A garage is often a work space, parking spot and storage unit all wrapped into one. But despite its many uses, it’s often given less thought than other rooms of the house. As such, it deserves the occasional upgrade…