Can You Repair Rust On Your Car's Frame? (And Is It Worth The Work?)
Rust is a serious concern for a car, and can in some instances result in major damage to the car's frame. But is it possible to even repair that kind of damage?
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How Are Heavy Semi-Trucks Jacked To Change Tires?
You may carry a jack in your car's trunk in case of a flat tire, but your car is many times smaller than a semi-truck. How do their drivers jack them up?
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5 Of The Most Fun And Practical Easter Eggs Ever Put In A Ram Truck
Easter eggs are a fun way for automotive manufacturers to market their product. If you've never noticed, here are five ways they've been put in Ram trucks.
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When And Why Mazda Stopped Making Pickup Trucks In The US
Mazda used to sell pickup trucks in the U.S., but that ended a while back. Here's when the company stopped selling pickups in the U.S. and the reasons why.
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What Are The Stripes On Racing Car Steering Wheels For?
The stripe on a race car's steering wheel may seem like just another of the fashion statements that surround the sport. But it has a serious purpose.
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Why Do Some Trucks Have Extra-Long Antennas On The Roof?
If a little fin antenna is good enough for today's cars, why isn't it good enough for a truck? What's the deal with the extra-long antennas on truck roofs?
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What Is Milwaukee's Most Expensive Tool? (And What Makes It So Pricey?)
Milwaukee makes a lot of quality tools across a plethora of price ranges, but which of its tools is the most expensive one you can buy?
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The Smallest Ship In The U.S. Navy May Just Be The 'Boomin Beaver' - Here's What It's Used For
The adorable Boomin' Beaver appears to be the smallest boat in the U.S. Navy. Here's where the tugboat came from, where you'll find it, and what it's used for.
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5 Of The Rarest Engines Ever Built By Chevrolet
While Chevy turns out well over a million cars a year, some of its engines are made only in the hundreds. In fact, one was produced only twice.
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Tugboat Vs. Towboat: What's The Difference?
Tugboats and towboats may seem similar, but they serve different roles. Learn the key differences between these two powerful vessels.
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How Many Ford Model Ts Were Made And What's One Worth Today?
The Ford Model T is an icon of automotive history, and the way it was made changed the industry. How many Model Ts were made, and how much do they cost now?
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Why Do Some Semi-Truck Trailers Have Side Skirts?
You may have noticed semi trucks with long pieces of metal hanging down toward the ground -- this is a side skirt, and here's what they're meant for.
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How Do Submarines Find Other Ships Underwater?
Submarines are meant to be stealthy, silent weapons of destruction, but how do they navigate and engage targets? In more ways than you might think.
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What Does It Mean When A Biker Raises Their Left Fist At 90-Degrees?
Motorcyclists use a number of hand gestures to communicate with others while driving for safety. Here's what one of those hand gestures really means.
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How Fast Do Cruise Ships Go? A Look At Their Top Speed
Cruise ships are designed be a luxurious journey on the oceans, but that doesn't mean they're the fastest vehicles on the open seas.
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Which Swiss Army Knives Have A Pin? (And Which Come With A Pin Slot?)
Some Swiss Army Knives come with a pin or a pin slot, but with so many variations, which ones can you actually expect to find the feature on?
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What Is A 3-Percenter Motorcycle Club?
Motorcycle clubs like the Hells Angels proudly proclaim that their members are among the 1% of bikers who are outlaws. But what's a 3-Percenter motorcycle club?
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How Much Horsepower Do Top Fuel Dragster Engines Make?
Top Fuel drag races feature a top of its class dragster that is unbelievably fast. However, exactly how much horsepower can these Top Fuel engines produce?
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Can You Put An Allison Transmission On A Cummins?
Cummins engines are found in Ram trucks, but Allison transmissions are in GM's realm. Can you put an Allison transmission behind a Cummins engine?
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5 Ways To Reduce Windshield Glare (And Dashboard Reflection)
Windshield glare can be one of the most dangerous aspects of driving your car during the day, but there are aways to reduce or remove glare altogether.
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What Does 'S' Stand For On Engine Oil Packaging?
There's a lot of information on the packaging for your engine's motor oil, but the S designation may be one of the most important to look for.
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Which Country Has The Most Advanced Fighter Jets?
Fighter jets may be a mainstay among many developed nations in the world, but which country actually has the most advanced aircraft currently in service?
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What Is The Toyota Fortuner And Is It Available In The US?
Toyota is well-known for its vast line of SUVs sold in the United States, and if you've heard of the Fortuner, you may have wondered if you could buy one here.
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Here's How Engine Emissions Rules Have Changed Car Design Forever
Clean air rules were designed to protect the environment from harmful car emissions, but they had a surprising secondary effect of influencing car designs.
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3 Of The Rarest Toyota Land Cruisers Ever Made
Toyota has sold more than 10 million Land Cruisers since it debuted more than 70 years ago., but these Land Cruiser variants were made in much smaller numbers.
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Should You Change Your Car's Oil Filter With Every Oil Change?
Regularly changing your oil and oil filter are an important part of car maintenance, but is it necessary to change the filter every time you change the oil?
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Do Smart TVs Have Built-In Antennas?
Your Smart TV has a bunch of ports on the back and supports a lot of apps, but does it have an antenna? If so, you may have a fun quality-of-life feature.
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