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Foxwell ST201 vs. ST203: A Quick Comparison

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The Foxwell ST201 vs ST203 comparison is one I knew I had to make immediately after I got the ST203. If you've been following me on TikTok, you'll recall that I have both smoke machines and having had the 201 for some time, was impressed with how the 203 performed.T But, if you're contemplating ...

Konnwei KW850 Review: A Great Size & More

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Iimmediately knew I was going to publish this Konnwei KW850 review as soon as my brother pulled up and I saw him with what looked like a formidable code reader trying to sort out a check engine light. I couldn't hold myself: the DIY spirit in me was instantly activated and I couldn't help but draw c...

Amazon Automotive Prime Day Deals for Mechanics NOW (2025)

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Amazon Automotive Prime Day Deals for Mechanics (2025) features the best deals for mechanics and DIYers, curated by me, Throttle Lan. Deals will be updated in real time as they become available. Be sure to bookmark this post and check back regularly. This post has been updated from 2024 to ...

Can You (Truly) Go 20k Miles Without an Oil Change?

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Can you go 20k miles without an oil change and still have your engine performing optimally in the short and long run? Twenty thousand miles is a long time. For folks who don't drive much, it may take five years (or more) to cover such a distance on a vehicle. For folks who drive religiously,...

How to Reset ‘Maint Reqd’ Light on a Lexus or Toyota

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The 'Maint Reqd' light on a Lexus or Toyota is an indication of an engine oil and filter change becoming due. It's aimed to remind you to change your engine oil and oil filter. Requiring only a reset, the maintenance required indication, illuminating your instrument cluster is not an indication ...

Help Your Car’s Starter Battery Last Longer

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Have you ever been in a tight fix when your starter battery packs up, after just serving for two years and its replacement follows the same pattern of annoyance, leaving you stranded and fed up simultaneously? For many years, this was me: none of my starter batteries ever crossed the two-year ma...

5 Lies You Need to Stop Your Mechanic From Saying

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Most mechanics, especially in the developing world, tackle most vehicle repairs based on a trial-and-error approach. This is a quick guide to making sure that your car isn't their guinea pig Kazeem was as confident as the devil, riding a broomstick. "Madam," he started, brimming with confide...

Ancel BA101: The Battery Tester You Should Own (Right Away)

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The Ancel BA101 review is one review that gives me joy down to my very bones. Why? The answer is quite simple and to the point: buying a used car or a starter battery has always been a tricky business - there's always a degree of uncertainty as you part with your money. As you walk away, you ask...

Automatic Tranny Shift Bushing Replacement on a Lexus

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Failure of the automatic transmission shift cable bushing can leave you stranded...but, it's an easy DIY-friendly fix. If someone had told me that the transmission shift cable bushing would be such a pain in the butt while being such a simple component both in looks and its fixing proced...

Using Vegetable Oil as Engine Oil Replacement

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Will cooking oil (palm or vegetable) serve as engine oil? Turns out you don't need to try - there has been a lot of research in the field already Some time ago, I came across a seemingly 'crazy' video of a bald man, passionately turning cooking palm oil into the crankcase of his motorcycle. ...