7 Reasons the Leatherman Signal Is Built for the Backcountry, Not the Workbench
From a 3,315°C fire starter to a hammer forged into the frame, this Oregon-made multitool's design choices are all about wilderness survival.
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Hot Shot’s Secret Expands Engine-Oil Filtration With a Fine-Particle Bypass System
The new Pure Diamond package adds depth-media filtration, vehicle-specific hardware, serviceable elements, and an oil-management program for diesel and custom applications.
Could Contaminated E20 Be Behind Your Car’s Fuel-System Failure?
Chloride and moisture contamination has been linked to rising component failures, while manufacturers and regulators push for tighter fuel-quality controls.
One-Second Shifts Can Create Years of Transmission Trouble
Moving between directions, selecting Park, and leaning on electronic safeguards can all impose avoidable stress on a vehicle's drivetrain.
Nine Cylinder-Head Truths That Debunk the Average Rebuild Advice
The most powerful production six-cylinder is a Porsche flat-six, not a V6—and before you touch a gasket, strip the head completely or risk catastrophic wear. Cast iron and aluminum demand opposite cleaning strategies, degreasers need six to eight hours, and pressure washing is non-negotiable. Flash-rust appears in minutes; hairline cracks hide until you look.
Hot Glue, Pantyhose, and a Hell's Angel: 9 Roadside Saves That Beat the Odds
A brake line sealed with hot glue, a serpentine belt reinvented as pantyhose, and a Hell's Angel who appeared at the perfect moment—these nine tales of improvisation and good fortune prove that the roadside never lacks for drama.