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Looking at your gear shifter in your car, you may have noticed an "S" on there. Here's what that means, and when you should (and shouldn't) use it.

What Does The 'S' Stand For On Your Car's Gear Shift And When Should You Use It?

An Octane Booster might help to balance out your car, but you should know what they do before determining whether to add one to your vehicle's routine.

What Does Octane Booster Do For Your Engine And Is It Worth Using?

Not all car tires are designed to handle the same amount of weight or the same terrain. If you drive a Large SUV or pickup truck, you may have a few options.

What Does LT Mean On A Tire And How Is It Different From A Passenger Tire?

With changing tastes and most major automakers making the switch over to EVs, these once-popular models are headed to the chopping block.

12 Top Brand Cars And Trucks Being Discontinued In 2025

As with any engine problem, vapor lock can be a headache to diagnose and fix. Here's why engines get vapor locked, how to avoid it, and how to fix it.

Why Engines Get Vapor Locked (And How To Avoid It)

You may have driven a Honda CR-V for decades at this point without knowing what those three little letters mean. Here's what CR-V stands for.

What Does CR-V Mean For Honda Cars?

WD-40 is pretty ubiquitous in garages and workshops all over, so it's worth finding out if it's safe to use on a regular basis. Here's what the company says.

Does WD-40 Have Any Serious Side Effects? Here's What The Company Has To Say

Samsung is a much wider company than many people realize, which means it products span many different fields. Here are the most unexpected Samsung creations.

10 Of The Weirdest Samsung Products Of All Time

If your car has a throwout bearing, you might be wondering what it is and what it does. Here's everything you need to know, including how to fix it.

What's A Throwout Bearing & What Happens If One Goes Bad?

The flat-four boxer engine design is well over 100 years old, but it's still going strong, with applications in a number of major modern models.

What Are H4 Engines & Which Notable Car Brands Have Them Under The Hood?

Restoring a classic car is a rewarding experience, but before you start the project, here are five tools from Harbor Freight you are going to need.

5 Harbor Freight Tools You'll Want For Your Next Classic Car Restoration Project

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His 23-year-old son died by suicide in February. What he saw on his son's phone was horrifying: “If he hadn't seen this, he would be alive today."

His son died by suicide. He wants every parent to know what he found on his kid's phone.

The United States has one of the most active markets for trucks in the world, but that doesn't mean they aren't making cool pickups in the rest of the world.

10 Of The Coolest Pickup Trucks You Can't Get In The U.S.

The Japanese manufacturer's tool is well-regarded by owners, who've found it helpful combatting mosquitos and other backyard pests. Here's everything to know.

What Is Ryobi's Fogger Used For And How Much Does The Tool Cost?

No matter how much you'd like to keep track of which Raspberry Pi models you own, it can be quite a challenge to do so. Here's a few methods you can try.

How To Tell Which Raspberry Pi You Have

Cars with pop-up headlights hearken back to an iconic era of design where every sports car seemed like a boxy wedge. Here are some of the coolest ones, ranked.

The Coolest Cars With Pop-Up Headlights Ever Built, Ranked

Plans to provide temporary beds for homeless people in overnight pods have been submitted to a local authority. Sunderland City Council is looking to open four emergency temporary rooms as part of its planned homeless hub in the city alongside the Salvation Army. The flats would be housed in a...

Overnight pods for homeless people planned

In what could be a major development in the e-commerce community, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a landmark decision and order deeming that online retail giant Amazon is, according to federal safety laws, responsible for hazardous products sold on its platform by third-party sellers. The decision resulted from a unanimous 5-0 vote from the CPSC, who determined that Amazon has acted as a distributor of both defective products and those failing to meet federal safety standards for consumer products, and therefore bears responsibility for their recall.

Amazon Just Got Hit With A Recall Rule That Could Seriously Change The Products It Delivers

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Having survival supplies on hand before a disaster strikes will keep you out of the frantic ranks of the unprepared. I don't think I need to remind you all of the toilet paper crisis of 2020, or all the bread and milk that go first during large storms. With the current presidential situation, now is the time to start stocking up if you haven't already.

Prepare Now: Things That Will Disappear First From Store Shelves

Motorcycle engines are exposed to the elements and naturally accrue grime. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to clean your bike's engine to get rid of it.

Are Truck Running Boards Worth It And How Much Do They Cost To Install?

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