Mike the Mechanic

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What are your thoughts on this? This is the first time we've heard of this kind of issue.

Can Keyless Entry be a Deadly Option? A new federal suit charges that automakers need to retrofit cars so that people don't leave them running in the garage--and invite carbon monoxide poisoning.

You have probably heard of turbochargers or turbos before. You are going see them used more and more on new vehicles as a way to help fuel economy by getting the same amount or more power out of a smaller engine. Manufacturers like Ford with their "EcoBoost" engines are going to push turbo technology and reliability to new levels as the years go by. This is a great video of how a turbocharger works. The accent is a little difficult to understand at times but the content is great!

How a turbocharger works! (Animation) This animation explains the working principle of turbocharged Diesel engines and turbos in general. Contents 1) Alfred Büchi and its invention 2) Aircraft, c...

These two motors are from nearly identical cars, both with well over 100k miles. The first used conventional oil while the second used full synthetic oil. This is one of the reasons that we recommend using synthetic oil in your vehicle, especially here in DFW where it is very hot in the summer and many of us spend over an hour a day in stop and go traffic.