Drive any older car long enough, and you’re sure to hear and feel signs of wear. Maybe that’s a clunking over bumps, or a vibration at speed, or even a vague feel from the steering wheel; nothing...
All-wheel and four-wheel drive have become increasingly popular in the last few decades, and while they’ve provided better traction in inclement weather, they’ve also added complexity. At the center of all that complexity in many European cars and SUVs is a transfer case, which sends power to...
The topic of brake fluid is often overlooked when it comes to street-driven cars; it's not sexy, doesn't make your car any faster, and it just quietly goes about its business. This article covers some of the questions we're asked the most, such as which brake fluid is best for your car, how often...
Modifying your car is one of the more satisfying things you can do with it. Adding power can be tricky as it changes your car, but your vehicle's ride height is much less critical. Lowering a car and installing a cool set of wheels is a straightforward way to make your car your own without...
Do you like to live dangerously? Are you the kind who's up for anything, at any time? Well, I have a few cars you’re going to love.There are lots of European cars out there that’ll give you good style and performance, with reliability; these are not those cars. No-no, these here will give you...
For almost two decades, the Audi S5 has been one of the best purchases for a sporty everyday coupe. Whether you’re after the older B8 or the current B9, speed, comfort, and practicality are at your fingertips, but the two go about it differently. One stands as a beloved model with a future...
Brake rotors are by far the most straightforward component within the brake system. At their core, they’re nothing more than metal plates stuck behind the wheels for the brake pads to grab onto. But in reality, their size, shape, weight, and composition play a massive factor in braking...
Today’s performance SUVs and sedans have become a bit shouty about their purpose. Whether brightly colored accents, enormous calipers, or aerodynamic elements, they’re not very “under the radar.” But if you look beyond those models, or rather, below them, you can find a surprising crop of...
What separates the best tuners from the rest? Any quick Google search will show you that “performance” upgrades aren’t hard to find, with lots of parts made overseas promising all the benefits you’re after. They exist because of inexpensive manufacturing, but no cost or lack thereof could account...
A healthy running engine is all about balance. Fuel, air, and spark combine to create combustion, and each of those catalysts needs to sit at a certain level relative to the others for easy motoring. Many common engine issues throw that balance out of whack, and no area of the engine has more...