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Rev Up: The Diesel Engine Quiz
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While diesel earned itself a bad reputation for spewing soot in the early days, improvements have made it much cleaner. Test your knowledge of all things diesel with this quiz.
Name That Car! We Give You a Picture, You Place the Make and Model
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The history of the car is short but exciting. From the very beginning of engineering to modern performance vehicles that would make Karl Benz blush, there's a lot to know about classic and modern cars. Put your knowledge to the test today.
What Is Octane and How Does It Work?
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Adding a chemical called tetraethyl to fuel can significantly improve the gasoline's octane rating. But what is octane? And how does it improve the gasoline we buy? Read on to explore this fascinating molecule.
How Air-breathing Rockets Will Work
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Air-breathing rockets have the potential to dramatically lower launch costs and may make space lots more accessible to normal people. See how it will work!
How Hot Air Balloons Work
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Hot air balloons are about as simple as flying can get - no engine, no moving parts really, and very little the pilot can do to control the vehicle. Find out what it's like to fly a hot air balloon!
What Causes White Smoke From Exhaust and How to Fix It?
Explore the reasons behind white smoke from exhaust. Learn about issues, fixes, and expert insights for vehicle health.
How Champ Cars Work
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Champ Cars have carbon fiber bodies, 900-horsepower engines and top speeds of over 230 mph! With the help of the Motorola PacWest Racing Team and CART, go behind the scenes to learn about the car, the team and the driver!
How Chain Saws Work
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If you're a homeowner looking to clean up a few trees in the yard or cut some firewood, a chain saw will be a very handy tool. Get a good look at the inner workings of a chain saw.
Understanding Auto Parts
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As illustrated by the hundreds of individual parts for sale at your local Pep Boys Autozone or Napa Auto Parts it takes a lot of machinery to make cars work. Learn about the key parts.
10 Fuel-saving Device Hoaxes
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For more information about fuel-saving device hoaxes and related topics, check out these articles.