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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, 2022February 28, 2024 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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Engine Seal Leaks: Diagnosis, Prevention & Treatment

August 17, 2022August 10, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments Engine Maintenance, Engine Problems, Engine Seal Leak, Lucas Oil, Oil Additives, Oil Leak

Seal failures leading to leakage in auto engines are caused by a host of reasons. However, regardless of the type

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Extang Trifecta ALX: Convenience Meets Security

August 10, 2022July 18, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments Extang, Tonneau Covers, Trifecta ALX, Truck Accessories

As a leading international manufacturer of truck bed covers, Extang offers a host of outstanding values – from holding more

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Don’t Get Bent At The Line – Get Mandreled Instead

July 20, 2022July 14, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments Pypes Performance Exhaust, racecar, Rat Rods

So you’re staging, and suddenly realize that your competitor is running a PYPES mandrel-bent exhaust versus your pressure-bent system. What

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Opinion: ICE Innovations Make The EV Unicorn A Waste Of Time And Money

July 15, 2022July 20, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments EV Charging, EVs, Industry Regulation, internal combustion

“If he’s that good a hitter, why doesn’t he hit good?” – Billy Beane EVs are hitting the mainstream with

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Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring Issues & Electrical Bugs

July 6, 2022June 21, 2022 Rick Carlton 0 Comments CURT, Electric Solutions, Towing, Trailer Accessories, Wire Repairs, Wiring Harness

There is nothing worse than attaching a trailer to your vehicle and finding that nothing across the wiring harness works.

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Unleashing Power & Precision: CORSA Exhaust Systems for the 2024 Ford Mustang
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