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The Best Car Battery Tester (1 Winner, Several Reasons)

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Selecting the best battery tester out of a sea of competing products is one of the hardest things I've done as a DIY auto mechanic and freelance automotive writer. All the car battery testers I've been blessed to own (or test) have one (or two) things that I like. So, how do I single out one and dec...

Foxwell BT705 Battery Tester Review (12 & 24 Volts)

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Few things in life are as frustrating as having a dead starter battery on your hands - especially if you're not expecting it. Things take a truly bleak dimension when your vehicle is an automatic and must start on its own. That is why this Foxwell BT705 Battery Tester Review is very important: perio...

Here Are the 2 Best Sedans of All Time. Period. End of Story

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I once encountered a fellow who mentioned that the Corolla, the Bettle, and the 504 are some of the best sedans of all time. Not only did I wonder when the Bettle became a 'sedan', but I also wondered how he reached his deeply flawed conclusions. However, around that time, I began thinking of th...

P0442 Code – EVAP System Leak: Common Causes & DIY Fix

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Without mincing words, the P0442 code is one of the most challenging codes to handle, as a DIY mechanic. The code simply reads: "EVAP system leak detected (small leak)". But, don't be fooled: you could easily go a whole month trying to find the leak without making any headway! So, what's the sma...

The Best Holiday Gifts for Mechanics, DIYers & Petrol Heads

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Generally, mechanics, DIYers, and petrolheads are very thoughtful folks. And, as cerebral folks, they generally appreciate it when some thought goes into the gifts that come their way. So, what's the best holiday gifts for mechanics? What will likely excite them and keep you, the giver, lingering in...

I WON’T Be Switching My V6 Daily Driver To CNG. Here’s Why

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Recently, I had the luxury of selling off one of the two vehicles my family owned. When that happened, there were no CNG talks and no one was preaching the gospel of converting vehicles, especially 'gas guzzlers' like my V6 daily driver to CNG. The reason for the sale was simple and to the point...

Nigeria Is Pushing for CNG Adoption – But the Timing’s Wrong

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Necessity, it's said - and rightly too - to be the mother of invention. Pushed to the wall, a man (or beast) will invent options to survive and if possible, thrive. One such action today is the CNG adoption pushed by the Nigerian state in the wake of hyperinflation, dwindling exports, and soaring ga...

Are O2 Spacers a Quick Fix for Bad Catalytic Converters?

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The ECU of a modern vehicle is a wonderful thing: it determines transmission shifts, engine timing, and an array of other things, including monitoring many other modules for consistency. Fortunately (or unfortunately) depending on how you look at it., O2 spacers negate that function - or help it, de...

V8s Are Fast Disappearing but Here’s What Everyone Is Missing

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If it hasn't yet come to your attention that V8s are fast disappearing not only from our roads but also the assembly and showrooms, you're clearly unique - and quite possibly, the last of your kind. Article OutlineWhy V8s Are Fast DisappearingFuel Gains vs. Vehicle LongevityA Tale of Guaranteed ...

5 Best Black Friday Deals for DIY Mechanics & Serious Car Owners

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Two days are very special to the auto DIY mechanic and serious vehicle owner, especially for those interested in buying their favorite tools online (read: Amazon) - Prime Day and Black Friday.   If you're not a fan of Amazon or would rather buy from another online retailer, then, Prime Day'...