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Ask the ExpertSuction vs. gravity | What is the best way to change your oil?
Getting your oil changed, or changing your own oil, seems like a pretty basic process. Drain out the oil, replace the filter, put everything back together, and add new oil. In some mechanics’ garages and quick-lube shops, though, “suction” or “siphon” oil changing methods are gaining popularity. What are the basic differences between suction oil [...]
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Auto NewsEuropean Union changes car maintenance laws
On June 1, car maintenance in the European Union will see significant changes. Carmakers and “authorized dealerships” will be required to both share technical data and to remove conditional warranty limitations. This change will end the exemption from antitrust rules that car makers have had.
New rules end car maker / authorized dealer monopoly
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Buyer BewareFactors to consider before buying electric
Electric cars are great for the environment, there is no doubt about it. They create no pollution at all, unlike hybrids. They don’t require any fuel, but they do require recharging every few hundred miles.
Right now, the only U.S. car company that sells completely electric vehicles in serial production is Tesla Motors. Other companies have [...]