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Author Archives: Zack Norman
Gas Cap Check Engine Light – As Simple Of A Fix As It Seems?
Of all the myriad of warning lights that a car can throw at you, the check engine light is undoubtedly… Read more »
Suburban Vs Yukon XL – Are They Really Any Different?
Contesting for the top spot among SUVs has never been as challenging before, I think. We’ve come to a point… Read more »
Unimog Camper – The Best Go-Anywhere, Do-Anything Motorhome
Mercedes-Benz is most known as the builder of ultra-lux automobiles. You’d be forgiven for thinking that this is all it… Read more »
Mazda BT 50 USA – Will Mazda’s Handsome Truck Make It Stateside?
Here’s a fun fact that you probably already know… America is the (pickup) truck capital of the world. Overall, more… Read more »
P0016 – Is Your Car’s Engine Timing A Bit Off?
Engine timing is a very crucial step in your car’s combustion process. Imagine this… The intake valves open to allow… Read more »
Nissan Shows Off A Cool Vision For An EV Future
For a lot of old-school petrolheads like me, electrification, while inevitable, seems boring. A lot of the analogue-ness, throaty exhaust… Read more »
2016 Jeep Cherokee Problems – As Hardy As A Tribal Warrior?
Since its rise in the 1700s, the Cherokee nation has given birth to some of the toughest warriors that mankind… Read more »
Haynes Versus Chilton – The Best Of The Manuals?
For any DIYer, mechanic, or just someone who likes to tinker about, the value of a good repair-cum-service manual is… Read more »
Jetta TDI – Could A Used Diesel Be Worth Your Time (And Pennies)?
In a world that now embraces clean air and sustainable energy, diesel cars are fast becoming extinct. They’re not as… Read more »
Chevy Equinox Problems – Just A Massive Oil Burner?
The Equinox was one of GM’s and Chevrolet’s best-selling models. Since its unveiling in 2004, the last 17 years have… Read more »
KYB vs Bilstein – Who Makes The Best Shocks?
The evolution of shock absorbers is most often felt when you’re getting in an older vehicle that has a more… Read more »
Burnt Transmission Fluid – Is It Time For A Flush?
Intriguingly, I still believe that transmissions are more complicated than engines. Sure, they both are home to a vast array… Read more »
2011 Buick Enclave Problems – Engine And Gearbox Issues Aplenty?
As much as the purist inside me doesn’t want to admit it, there’s no denying that crossovers are extremely trendy… Read more »
Box Truck Conversion – A Budget RV On Steroids?
Ah, life out on the open road… That’s the dream, isn’t it? Just you, your soul mate(s), an engine with… Read more »