Tech Tip: Fix your Mower’s Fuel Flow
Not again! My mower wouldn’t stay running recently, so I had to break out my tools and fix it! This is a trick I learned […]
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Owner’s Log: 2010 Mini Cooper S Hardtop (11/2014 – 2/2015)
One year of ownership! While it wasn’t all smooth sailing, it’s been a lot of fun. The Mini needed some TLC, and continues to light […]
2010 Mini Cooper S (R56) Engine Air Filter Replacement – DIY
The R56 Mini Cooper S was sold in America for the 2007-2012 model years. It featured a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine, producing over 170 horses and […]
Ford Announces Recall of 89,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Fire Risk
It’s been a rough start for the 2013 Ford Escape and Fusion models. Both are complete redesigns that focus on technology, fuel economy, styling and […]
Ford Releases Fuel Economy Numbers for 2011 Ford F-150: 3.7-liter V6 Gets 23 MPG!
Pending final EPA certification, the 3.7-liter V6 in the upcoming 2011 Ford F-150 will get you a stellar (for a truck, anyway) 23 mpg on […]
GM Recalling 2010 Cadillac SRX Over Fire Concerns
The 2010 Cadillac SRX has already had one safety recall, and now it has another. A total of 3,996 SRX crossovers, built in December of […]
2011 Ford F-150 Followup – 20% Increase in Fuel Economy?
According to a press release published by Ford today, the four engines available on its upcoming 2011 F-150 pickup should yield 20% gains in fuel […]
2011 Ford F-150 to get 3 new engine choices
Automotive News is reporting that Ford will be giving buyers of its F-150 pickup truck 3 new engine choices for the 2011 model year. Those […]
Official: Lexus Engine Recall affects 138,000 vehicles
Following on the footsteps of earlier announcements, a clarifying announcement was made by Toyota regarding faulty engines in some of their Lexus vehicles. Today, Toyota officially […]
Another Toyota Recall: 270,000 Faulty Engines
In a report that came out this morning from The Wall Street Journal, Toyota has a bad batch of engines. Some faulty internal parts, valve […]