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  Does Hitting The Redline Help Or Hurt Your Engine's Health?

  Jalopnik - Andy Kalmowitz

  The idea of an "Italian tune-up" has been around for ages at this point, but does it actually work? Is revving your engine to redline every once in a …

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  That Flap In Front Of Your Tires Is More Important Than You Think

  

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  If there is a detail on the exterior of a modern car, it is likely there for a very important reason, which leads us to a commonly asked question: Why the heck is there a random plastic flap that sticks out in front of my car's front wheels? First, let's put a name to their face. Those little random plastic flaps in front of your car's front wheels are called spats.

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  6 days ago

  Are Costco Tires Actually A Good Deal Anymore?

  Jalopnik - Greg Poggiali

  Costco — the land of giant muffins, five-gallon drums of mayonnaise, and, yes, surprisingly decent deals on car items from tools to tires. For years, …

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  Yes, They Sound Dull, But Hear Us Out On Oil Catch Cans

  Jalopnik - Greg Poggiali

  What is an oil catch can anyway? Oil catch cans keep direct-injection engines from choking on their own blow-by — here's the quick-and-dirty on why …

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  Curb Rash Ruining Your Rims? Your Tire Choice Could Be The Culprit

  Jalopnik - Brittany Crow

  When people get a new car, swapping out the wheels is often one of the first ways they add a personal touch, particularly if the factory wheels look …

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  How To Protect Your Car's Transmission When Towing

  Jalopnik - Richard Sachek

  Unless you're that guy hauling a semi trailer with a regular Chevy Silverado, towing shouldn't damage your vehicle when done correctly and within …