Here’s something for those believe in conspiracy theories. For decades, many people have believed that fuel saving devices like the 200-mpg carburetor are practical, but suppressed by corporations interested in selling gasoline and gasoline guzzling vehicles. For example, in 1932, Canadian Charles Nelson Pogue invented a carburetor that was tested by Ford and Winnipeg Motor Company of Canada. Instead of ... Read More »
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Don’t Trip on Your Road Trip
So you think you're ready for your summer road trip. Hot, humid and rainy summers can be hard on vehicles, particularly on the paint, tires, windshield wipers and interior. Read More »
Vehicle Air Conditioning
To keep cool during the hottest days of summer, NAPA AUTO PARTS encourages motorists to have their vehicle air conditioning checked by a qualified auto technician. Read More »
Checking Out Your Battery
Checking your battery before you start out on that next trip can save you lots of grief on the road. Checking here means a bit more than just peeking into the filler holes to see if there is sufficent water. Read More »
New Line of Comfortable Masks, Gloves and Coveralls Available for Do-It-Yourselfers
Kimberly-Clark Professional has introduced a new line of better-fitting, more comfortable masks, gloves and coveralls. Read More »
Urban Pavement Conditions Worsen
Approximately one in four miles of the nation's major metropolitan roads - Interstates, freeways and other critical local routes - have pavements in substandard condition Read More »
Summer Driving Begins Get Better Mileage, ‘Fill ‘Er Up’ Less Often
It's the start of the summer driving season - and gasoline prices, despite a recent downturn, are at a record level heading into any Memorial Day holiday weekend. Read More »
The Reality of the 3,000-Mile Oil Change
The 3,000-mile oil change is part of the American automotive culture. Not everyone follows it, but everyone has learned the 3,000 mile number. Read More »
Proper Inflation Tire Condition Good Advice for Holiday Travelers
High gas prices notwithstanding, Americans love to travel, and the nation's most well-known automotive travel authority predicts a record number of drivers during this Memorial Day holiday weekend. Read More »
Bridgestone Turanza EL400 Now Offered In Eight New H-Speed-Rated Replacement Tire Sizes
Tennessee - Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) has further expanded its Bridgestone brand Turanza replacement tire line to include new H-speed-rated sizes of the Turanza EL400. Read More »