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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make a Car List
Erik Bjornstad: Feb 26 2016
It’s been a while since we’ve done an automotive list and we got to thinking – what are the worst lemons of all time?
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Ethanol Fuel Injector Problems
Erik Bjornstad: Feb 19 2016
Outside of driving behavior, fuel injectors are the single biggest influence of vehicle mileage and performance. Clean injectors are essential to...
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What makes a good fuel stabilizer for your car?
Erik Bjornstad: Jan 26 2016
Fuel stabilizers are big business for diesel fuel, but may not appear to be so important in gasoline. But gasoline is still petroleum and still...
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The Unlikely Origins of the Smart Car
Erik Bjornstad: Jan 21 2016
What do a 1980s fashion icon and a Smart car have to do with each other? Turns out, more than you think.
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Going back and forth about ethanol
Erik Bjornstad: Dec 16 2015
One morning, a Google Alerts notification bugged across our screen – it’s what we use to make sure we don’t miss news and happening within the...
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Distracted Driving Can Be Really Expensive
Erik Bjornstad: Dec 4 2015
Who would have thought that the biggest problem with drivers in the early 21st century would be distracted driving? There are laws against it, but...
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The best time to buy auto tires and other parts you need
Erik Bjornstad: Dec 1 2015
It’s great to know how to fix your own car. You can save big bucks vs. going to the mechanic’s shop and you know the quality of the work being done....
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Why does my front end shake while braking?
Erik Bjornstad: Nov 17 2015
A not-uncommon question that mechanics are asked concerns “why does my front end shake while braking”?
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Do home heating oil additives work?
Erik Bjornstad: Nov 12 2015
Bell Performance is based down in Central Florida, which doesn’t get very cold in the winter. But we know it’s a different story up north, and a lot...
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Car Safety Scandals of Automotive Giant Proportions
Erik Bjornstad: Oct 13 2015
Public trust in the automotive industry has been taking some giant hits recently, although the fact that gas prices are at their lowest marks in...