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Blow it out your carburetor

Carburetor It used to be that you were supposed to "blow out your carburetor" now and again - but with fuel injection, that isn't necessary.

How to flush your radiator

Close-up of an open car radiator. Yellow-green antifreeze is visible through the hole. Knowing how to flush your car's radiator is essential for the engine to beat the summer heat and survive long road trips.

Tips for driving on the beach

Cover from a pulp novel of the 1950s. The book is “Hot Rod,” and the artist's drawing depicts young people in their jalopies, racing down a sandy road. Summertime means beach time. If you are going to drive on loose sand, here are some tips for beach or even desert driving.

Know more about your headlights

A detail shot of the front headlight assembly on the first production model Tesla, owned by Elon Musk. Headlights have come a long way from the days of kerosene and acetylene. Here's a brief primer for those who want to know more about headlights.