What Makes That "New Car Smell?"
Today I’m asked about that “new car smell.” New cars have a distinctive smell. There are even air fresheners and sprays you can buy to mimic it. But what actually makes that new car smell?
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Is the Killswitch Mandate Engaged?!
A common conspiracy meme around the interwebs now involves mandated kill switches in vehicles being produced. This all stems from a misunderstanding/misreading (or outright lie) stemming from an order given to the nation’s safety organizations to study whether interlock-style devices that detect a drunk driver would be realistic as mandatory …
Everything I Know About the New Nissan Xterra
There isn’t much to tell yet, but Nissan is definitely bringing back the Xterra as a body-on-frame (truck-based) SUV. Probably for the 2028 model year. Here’s what I know about it.
Wrong Oil Put In. Is That OK?
A viewer asks if it’s OK if the wrong oil was put in their vehicle. It’s running fine. Here’s why that oil needs to be changed out for the right stuff IMMEDIATELY.
Car Smells Like Gas Sometimes
A viewer asks about the gasoline smell that occasionally comes from his car. What could it be? Here’s some answers.
Why Are There So Many Wheel Lug Patterns?
The number of lugs (bolts and nuts) holding on a vehicle’s wheel is directly related to the vehicle’s expected loads as it applies to clamping force. Clear as mud? Lemme explain.
Is Another Chip Shortage Coming?
Is there another automotive chip shortage coming? The short answer: Yes. The not much longer answer: Blame AI, but it won’t be as bad as it was during COVID.
