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Tech Corner: DIY Headlight & Taillight Replacement

January 20, 2023January 2, 2023 Rick Carlton 0 Comments Headlights, lighting, Lighting Upgrades, Taillights

When it comes to taking care of your car, along with other jobs you can handle in your driveway, removing

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How Secure Is Your Tonneau Cover?

December 14, 2022November 18, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments Tonneau Covers, truck bed protection, Undercover, Vehicle Security

Tonneau cover security is vital to keeping your truck bed and its cargo protected – but not all designs are

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Enjoy Max Gains with the MaxFlow Xtreme Exhaust System

December 3, 2022November 30, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments Cat-back exhaust, Exhaust System, Exhaust Upgrades, SpeedFX

There’s no doubt that consumer interest in light trucks, 4x4s, and purpose-built off-road trucks has taken the world by storm.

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Stuck RV? Try These Tips For Traction

November 23, 2022November 15, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments CURT, RV, Towing, Travel Trailer

Learn what to do when your RV gets stuck, including tools and driving techniques that can help you gain traction.

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White sedan teeters on two cinder blocks, stripped of its wheels
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Wheel Locks: The Key to Preventing Wheel Theft

October 26, 2022October 25, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments Car Theft, McGard, Vehicle Protection, Vehicle Security, Wheel Locks

With a set of quality wheel locks – like those offered by McGard – you can drastically reduce the chance

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Oil Treatments: What They Do & How They Protect Your Vehicle

October 14, 2022October 16, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments Engine Maintenance, Engine Performance, Lucas Oil, Oil, Oil Additives, Oil Treatments

Today’s engines pack big power in small packages, placing heavy demands on oil formulations. While modern lubricants offer a host

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A1000 Series Aeromotive Brushless Fuel Pumps sit lined up in a box ready to ship.
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Aeromotive Brushless Fuel Pumps Deliver Game-Changing Power

September 21, 2022September 29, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments Aeromotive, Brushless Fuel Pumps, Fuel Delivery, Fuel Pumps, High Horsepower

Decades in the making, Aeromotive Brushless Fuel Pumps continue to push the envelope several years after hitting the market. Meet the

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Toyota Tacoma tows a travel trailer down a rocky campground path.
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Driving Tips & Techniques to Build Towing Confidence

September 14, 2022September 29, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments CURT, Hitches, RV, Towing, Towing Accessories, Travel Trailer

This article is part of an ongoing series dedicated to the basics of towing, covering topics like how manufacturers determine

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What’s the Deal with Ethanol in Gasoline?

September 7, 2022August 30, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments Ethanol, Fuel Additives, Gasoline, Lucas Oil

More than 98% of U.S. gasoline contains ethanol, and the current EPA just green-lit new requirements that will increase that

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Off-Road Exhaust 101: Features and Benefits to a 4×4 Exhaust System

August 24, 2022August 11, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments Exhaust Upgrades, Gibson Performance Exhaust, Off-Road Upgrades, Off-Roading, Performance Exhaust

Today’s off-road exhaust systems feature many innovations forged through years of trial-and-error. While these advancements translate to better torque, fuel

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Learn what’s new on Jeep’s menu for the 2023 model year. With the recent launch of several new and majorly

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Auto Industry News: Sirius Hackers, Sporty Integras, Electric RAMs, & Top Collector Cars
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Enjoy Max Gains with the MaxFlow Xtreme Exhaust System
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