Making it Last . . . So as to not Have to Spend
A great way to save money is to not spend it - contrary to the usual advertising mantra. And a great way to not have to spend money is by doing...
How Long is a “Lifetime”?
How long does "lifetime" transmission fluid last? As long as the life of your transmission. It's just likely to be a shorter life, if you never change the fluid.
If that seems...
A Measure of the Obsolescing
Once upon a time, the car industry was accused of planning obsolescence - i.e., designing cars to be replaced, ideally as soon (and as often) as possible. The accusation was true,...
Gas Mileage Myopia?
Gas mileage is a consideration, often important when the price of gas doubles as a result of political considerations - such as the current attempt to make driving a non-electric car...
Blue Haze
All car engines burn oil.
That being the correct term, rather than "use" - which isn't.
It’s an inevitability arising from the fact that they are designed to. Lubrication being necessary to keep...
“Good Ideas” . . . and Maybe Not So Much
It would be idiotic to argue that the dual reservoir master cylinder is a bad idea; that it was better to have a simpler, single reservoir master cylinder - as most...
The “Free” 32 Point Inspection
One of the oldest tricks used to sell people things is to offer them something for "free." And one of the best examples of this bait-and-switch is the "free" 32 Point...
What to Know About Going Old . . . Before You Do!
Really old cars are becoming popular again - not so much because they are collectible but rather because they are practical.
Some are capable of exceeding the highest-mileage figures posted by any...
Reader Question: Older Trucks?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Cliff asks: I heard just a minute of your conversation with Bryan Hyde today and was very impressed with your comments regarding older...
Affordable Used Cars Are Still Available . . . If You Wait for Them
Not all used cars are expensive cars - you just have to know where to look for them. And how to wait for them.
A friend of mine recently did just that....