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What if I pumped pure oxygen into my car engine instead of using the air in the atmosphere?
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Pure oxygen in an engine would produce a dramatic increase in horsepower. Learn about pumping pure oxygen in an engine.
If diesel engines are more efficient why do most cars have gasoline engines?
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Diesel engine efficiency is greater than a regular gasoline engine, but they never really caught on. Learn about some of the diesel engine disadvantages.
Turbo Vs Supercharger: Comparing Car Engine Boosters
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Forced induction systems compress the air that flows into an engine, which creates more horsepower. Learn about the types of forced induction systems.
Can Your Car Have Too Many Bumper Stickers?
How many bumper stickers is too many? HowStuffWorks looks at the law.
Do Marfa Lights Come From UFOs, Cars, the Military or Ghosts?
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You would have to drive 500 miles (805 km) east of the tiny desert town called Marfa to reach Dallas, and just 60 miles Southwest would take you to the Rio Grande and the Mexican border. This desolate landscape is dominated by Mitchell Flat, broken intermittently by low, rolling peaks of the Chinati Mountains.
Can you trade in your house like you can trade in your car?
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House trading is not a new idea, but it's become more popular in recent years. Learn the ins and outs of house trading in this article.
Do cows pollute as much as cars?
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Cow flatulence produces the greenhouse gas methane, which is linked to global warming. Find out how scientists are working to reduce cow flatulence in livestock.
How to Adjust Your Mirrors to Minimize Your Blind Spot
That pesky hiding place near your car's rear fenders is known as the blind spot. Read about how to adjust your car's mirrors to minimize your blind spot.
What is the purpose of a seatbelt pretensioner?
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What is the purpose of a seatbelt pretensioner? Read about seatbelt pretensioners and how they keep you safe during car accidents.
How Speed Limiters Work
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You can probably guess what a speed limiter does by its name alone. But how do speed limiters actually work, and why would you want one?